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Many English learners have difficulty deciding what kind of English accent they want to have. A US
accent, perhaps modeled on the way a Hollywood star speaks? Or maybe you want to imitate (模仿) the
British accent of a BBC news reader?
Young British people find the US accent attractive while young US people like a British accent. Especially
when the person speaking is of the opposite sex! Let's listen to what they have to say. Stephen Yang, 17, from
London, UK A US accent is cute, especially when a girl speaks it. Whether it's Jessia Alba speaking or the
girl- next-door, the way US girls speak has a sweet tingle that is really sassy (时髦). A girl from Texas recently moved into our neighborhood. Her Texan twang (鼻音) had all the boys here on their knees within seconds of
meeting her.
To me, accents reflect the attitudes, characteristics and lifestyles of the people. Jennifer Sun, 16, from
New Jersey, US From watching English actors like Daniel Radcliffe, my friends and I have developed a soft
spot for British men. Some are attracted to the qualities of English males, while others admire their sense of
style.
Everyone, however, agrees that the most appealing aspect of an English man is his accent. For example,
many American girls watch Harry Potter movies over and over again just to listen to the actors speak. The
English accent seems almost like art.
1. In Stephen Yang's opinion, accents just show_______.
A. the beauty of the language
B. how the language is spoken
C. the cultural differences of the speakers
D. the fashion of the day
2. The underlined word "cute" probably means_______.
A. strange
B. exciting
C. attractive
D. fashionable
3. Many American girls watch Harry Porter again and again in order to ________.
A. learn the acting skills of the these stars
B. learn the magic performed by Harry Potter
C. imitate the actors' accents
D. know more about British English
4. What is probably the best title for this passage?
A. British English and American English
B. British Accent or American Accent
C. American English Accent is Most Accepted
D. The difference between British Accent and American Accent.
