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語言與文化 (Unit 2 商用英語口語練習 102上)

雖然使用同樣語言 (English)有時候地區不同用法也會不同

 

Unit 2

Language notes:

1) Note the difference between the expressions on Friday and on Fridays.

    The former refers to something that will happen on this coming Friday,

    and the latter refers to an ongoing event which happens every Friday

2) With seasons, it is acceptable to omit the definite article the, as shown

     in the example in your textbook: in spring. However, it is also acceptable

     to say in the spring.

 

Culture notes:

1) Information represented on schedules, may differ depending on the   

   culture.For example, Europeans usually represent dates with the day

   before the month,

  10/7 = July 10.  However, in North America, the month comes first:

  10/7 = October 7.

2) In addition, some countries use the 24-hour clock system (13:00, 14:00, 

    etc.)

   for schedules while others e the 12-hour system, indicating day or evening

   with a.m or p.m.