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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Learn English

Common mistakes

Chinese StyleIt's seven twenty o'clock.
American Style
It's seven twenty.
Chinese StyleYour coat is broken.
American Style
Your coat is torn.
Chinese Style
Susan didn't make a fault anyway.
American StyleSusan didn't make a mistake anyway.
Chinese Style
Would you mind posting this letter for me ? Yes, certainly.
American StyleWould you mind mailing this letter for me ? Of course not. OR( Not at all )
Chinese Style
He becomes better.
American StyleHe got better.
Chinese Style
We'll have a hearing test tomorrow.
American StyleWe'll have a listening test tomorow.
Chinese Style
I recommend you to take a long vacation.
American StyleI recommend that you take a long vacation.
Chinese Style
The last bus leaves at eleven o'clock. It's about eleven now, Hurry up!
American StyleThe last bus leaves at eleven o'clock. It's nearly ( almost ) eleven now, Hurry up!
Chinese StyleIt was still bright outside.
American StyleIt was still light outside. 

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