You can get sick more easily if you are

A. tired. C. in a hotel.

B. sleepy. D. strong and healthy.

Your body needs sleep to

A. enjoy the nightlife. C. stay strong and healthy.

B. change hotels. D. learn a lot about a new place.

When you travel, your body needs

A. new foods. C. lots of rich foods.

B. fresh fruits and vegetables. D. more food.

For good health, you need

A. to travel. C. to enjoy the nightlife

B. to get enough sleep and good food. D. to eat new foods

Text 4 Do You Speak British or American?

by John Eliot

American and British people both speak English, of course, but sometimes it does not seem like the same language. In fact, there are some important differences between British and American English.

First of all, they sound very different. Often, Americans don't say all the letters in each word, especially consonants like "t" and "d." For example, Americans may say "I dunno" instead of "I don't know," or they may say "Whaddya say?" instead of "What do you say?" However, the British usually pronounce their consonants more carefully.

Also, some letters have different sounds. For example, Americans say the "a" in "half like the "a" in "cat," but the British say the "a" in "half like the "o" in "soft." The "r" is sometimes said differently, too. When an American says "farmer," you can usually hear the "r." But you can't hear the "r" in British English. The British say "fahmah."

Sound is not the only difference between British English and American English. The two languages have different words for some things. For example, the words for clothing are different. Americans use the word "sweater," but the British say "jumper." Americans wear "vests" over their shirts, but in England they wear "vests" under their shirts. An American man wears a "tuxedo" to a very fancy party, but an Englishman wears a "dinner-jacket." Americans talk about "pants" or "slacks," but the British talk about "trousers."

Many expressions are also different in the two countries. In England, if you are going to telephone friends, you "ring them up." In America, you "give them a call." The British use the word "lovely" to describe something they like. Americans use the word "nice" or "great."

There are also some differences in grammar. For example, Americans almost always use the helping verb "do" with the verb "have." They might say, "Do you have an extra pen?" The British often ask the question a different way. They might say, "Have you got an extra pen?"

Circle the best answer.

This article is about

A. English vocabulary. C. how American sounds are different from British sounds.

B. the way the British say words. D. how American English is different from British English.

Compared to the British, Americans are usually

A. more careful about saying consonants. C. easier to understand.

B. less careful about saying consonants. D. slower speakers.

Some letters in English

A. always sound the same. C. don't change.

B. have different sounds in the United States and D. have an unusual sound.
England.

The words for clothing are

A. an example of British English. C. an example of modern technology.