PHÂN BIỆT CÁCH DÙNG TIẾNG ANH GIỮA ASIA VÀ AMERICAN Asian Style : It's seven twenty o'clock. American Style : It's seven twenty. Asian Style : Your coat is broken. American Style : Your coat is torn. Asian Style : Susan didn't make a fault anyway. American Style : Susan didn't make a mistake anyway. Asian Style : Would you mind posting this letter for me? Yes, certainly. American Style : Would you mind mailing this letter for me? Of course not. OR (Not at all) Asian Style : He becomes better. American Style : He got better. Asian Style : We'll have a hearing test tomorrow. American Style : We'll have a listening test tomorow. Asian Style : I recommend you to take a long vacation. American Style : I recommend that you take a long vacation. Asian Style : The last bus leaves at eleven o'clock. It's about eleven now, Hurry up! American Style : The last bus leaves at eleven o'clock. It's nearly ( almost ) eleven now, Hurry up! Asian Style : It was still bright outside. American Style : It was still light outside. Asian Style : Come to here. American Style : Come here. Asian Style : Common students in US don't wear a uniform. American Style : The average students in US don't wear a uniform. Asian Style : Who cooked this salad ? American Style : Who made this salad ? Asian Style : Different from me, she is proficient in English. American Style : Unlike me, she is proficient in English. Asian Style : Little children are difficult to understand that. American Style : It is difficult for children to understand that. Asian Style : Don't step on the grass. American Style : Keep off the grass. Asian Style : I get my salary twice a month. American Style : I get paid twice a month Asian Style : Would you like a drink ? American Style : Would you like something to drink ? Asian Style : Let me examine your pulse. American Style : Let me feel your pulse. Asian Style : I have no exercise talent. American Style : I am not athletic. Asian Style : Don't expect me too much. American Style : Don't expect too much from (of ) me. Asian Style : I know his face. American Style : I know him by sight. Asian Style : I forget my hat in the house. American Style : I left my hat in the house. Asian Style : Lend me some money, for instance 500 dollars, Lin American Style : Lend me some money, say 500 dollars, Lin Asian Style : I have a free time. American Style : I am free. Asian Style : The sun rises from the East. American Style : The sun rises in the East. Asian Style : The thief got in from the window. American Style : The thief got in through the window. Asian Style : Let's begin from page 10. American Style : Let's begin at ( on ) page 10. Asian Style : Did you attend college ? American Style : Did you go to college ? Asian Style : I wanted to go to Europe last summer, but it was too expensive so I gave up to go. American Style : I wanted to go to Europe last summer, but it was too expensive so I gave up the idea. Asian Style : I'll go there at three. American Style : I'll be there at three. Asian Style : I am going back my home. American Style : I am going home. Asian Style : His temperature went down. American Style : His temperature came down. Asian Style : I like green color. American Style : I like green. Asian Style : Today's newspapers has his articles on Taiwan. American Style : Today's newspapers carries his articles on Taiwan. Asian Style : Give me money, if you have. American Style : Give me money, if you have any. Asian Style : You'll have a cold if you sleep with your window open. American Style : You'll catch a cold if you sleep with your window open. Asian Style : Somebody's knocking on the door. Go and see who he is. American Style : Somebody's knocking on the door. Go and see who it is. Asian Style : The head office is in Taipei. American Style : The main office is in Taipei. Asian Style : He cannot read and write. American Style : He cannot read or write. Asian Style : Where is here. American Style : Where are we. Asian Style : How heavy are you ? American Style : How much do you weigh ? Asian Style : He was talking in a high voice. American Style : He was talking loud. Asian Style : Most Westerners have high noses. American Style : Most Westerners have long noses. Asian Style : Are you home tomorrow. American Style : Are you at home tomorrow. Asian Style : How does she look like ? American Style : What does she look like ? Asian Style : This is the way how I did it. American Style : This is how I did it. or This is the way I did it. Asian Style : How do you think about Taiwan. American Style : What do you think about Taiwan. Asian Style : How can I do ? American Style : What can I do ? Asian Style : "How long have you been in Taiwan?" "Six months" "How about Asian food?" American Style : "How long have you been in Taiwan?" "Six months" "Do you like Asian food?" Asian Style : I visited her ill mother in the hospital. American Style : I visited her sick mother in the hospital. Asian Style : There is a limit in my patience. American Style : Please wait behind the white line. Asian Style : Is your house insured for fire ? American Style : Is your house insured against fire ? Asian Style : I introduce Mr. Smith to you ! American Style : May I introduce Mr. Smith to you ! Asian Style : She was first prize. American Style : She took first prize. Asian Style : Do you have any automatic camera ? Yes I have it . American Style : Do you have any automatic camera ? Yes, I have one. Asian Style : That was a traffic accident on my way here. It is why I was late. American Style : That was a traffic accident on my way here. That is why I was late. Asian Style : She is wearing blue jeans pants. American Style : She is wearing blue jeans. Asian Style : Keep the right. American Style : Keep to the right. Asian Style : Last night I didn't keep my diary. American Style : Last night I didn't write anything in my diary. Asian Style : The train was late about an hour. American Style : The train was about an hour late. Asian Style : They didn't understand my mind. American Style : They didn't understand what I was thinking. Asian Style : This is where you mistake. American Style : This is where you are mistaken. Asian Style : I felt good mood. American Style : I am in a good mood. Asian Style : Please allow me more two hours. American Style : Please allow me two more hours. Asian Style : My watch doesn't move at all. I must get it checked up. American Style : My watch isn't running, I must get it checked up. Asian Style : We moved house to Johor last month. American Style : We moved to Johor last month. Asian Style : He is our common friend. American Style : He is our mutual friend. Asian Style : It was my first time to go abroad. American Style : It was the first time I had gone abroad. Asian Style : While walking along the street, I met my friend. American Style : While walking along the street, I met a friend of mine. Asian Style : My this book cost me nearly 300 dollars. American Style : This book of mine cost me nearly 300 dollars. Asian Style : My room is narrow. American Style : My room is small. Asian Style : I'll visit my native place for the first time in ten years this summer. American Style : I'll visit my birth place for the first time in ten years this summer. Asian Style : Here is a pair of nice shoes. American Style : Here is a nice pair of shoes. Asian Style : Is this seat empty. American Style : Is this seat taken. Asian Style : Don't be noisy. American Style : Be quiet. Asian Style : It is not of only your business. American Style : It is none of your business. Asian Style : I will do anything I can do for you. American Style : I will do anything I can for you. Asian Style : This is the key of my room. American Style : This is the key to my room. Asian Style : I am going to take a two-year course of English. American Style : I am going to take a two-year course in English. Asian Style : He treated me very friendly. American Style : He treated me in a friendly way. Asian Style : This is the largest department store of the world. American Style : This is the largest department store in the world. Asian Style : It's a novel of three volumes. American Style : It's a novel in three volumes. Asian Style : He is a student of Harvard University. American Style : He is a student at Harvard University. Asian Style : Do you know the meaning of the word of bumpy ? American Style : Do you know the meaning of the word bumpy ? Asian Style : He had a child of his former wife. American Style : He had a child by his former wife. Asian Style : She married old. American Style : She married late in life. Asian Style : I saw it on the newspapers. American Style : I read ( saw ) it in the newspapers. Asian Style : He is a liar, and you are one too. American Style : He is a liar, and you are too. Asian Style : Open page 20 of your books. American Style : Open your books to page 20. Asian Style : Our Asian students are diligent. American Style : We Asian students are diligent. Asian Style : Don't make the office out of order. American Style : Don't leave the office in a mess. Asian Style : I like to paint this door to black. American Style : I'd like to paint this door black. Asian Style : I have a Asian pen friend. American Style : I have a Asian pen pal. Asian Style : Give me a phone. American Style : Give me a phone call. Asian Style : Is there any place for me in the car. American Style : Is there any room for me in the car. Asian Style : Let's play together. American Style : Why don't you come over ? Asian Style : I was very pleasant today. American Style : I had a very good time today. Asian Style : He got 87 points in chemistry. American Style : He got an 87 in chemistry. Asian Style : Chang is a popular name in Taiwan. American Style : Chang is a common name in Taiwan. Asian Style : I'm a public servant. American Style : I work for the government. Asian Style : She is pure. American Style : She is naive. Asian Style : I have a question to you. American Style : I have a question to ask you. Asian Style : This book deserves to read several times. American Style : This book deserves to be read several times. Asian Style : I like red tea. American Style : I like black tea. Asian Style : History repeats. American Style : History repeats itself. Asian Style : I make a rule of going to bed early and get up early. American Style : I make a rule to keep early hours. Asian Style : I went to the sea. American Style : I went to the beach. Asian Style : The door was shut when I returned home. American Style : The door was closed when I returned home. Asian Style : Shall we sit in that sofa ? American Style : Shall we sit on that sofa ? Asian Style : This steak is soft. American Style : This steak is tender. Asian Style : His new book will be sold well. American Style : His new book will sell well. Asian Style : There're a lot of sparrows stopping on the telephone lines. American Style : There're a lot of sparrows sitting on the telephone lines. Asian Style : He hit me strongly. American Style : He hit me hard. Asian Style : My pay cannot support my living. American Style : My pay is not enough to live on. Asian Style : He wants to establish a sweet home. American Style : He wants to establish a happy home. Asian Style : Why don't you take a driving license. American Style : Why don't you get a driving license. Asian Style : Last year I went to Seattle. I liked there very much. American Style : Last year I went to Seattle. I liked it very much. Asian Style : My mother likes to drink thick tea. American Style : My mother likes her tea strong. Asian Style : I think it will not rain tomorrow. American Style : I don't think it will rain tomorrow. Asian Style : Is your camera this kind ? American Style : Is your camera like this ? Asian Style : His house was struck by thunder last night. American Style : His house was struck by lightning last night. Asian Style : My grandmother lived to eighty-five. American Style : My grandmother lived to be eighty-five. Asian Style : I have a lot of work to be done. American Style : I have a lot of work to do. Asian Style : To drink too much is bad for one's health. American Style : Drinking too much is bad for one's health. Asian Style : Today is hot. American Style : It's hot today. Asian Style : My father will be home today afternoon. American Style : My father will be home this afternoon. Asian Style : What is the total sum ? American Style : How much does it come to ? Asian Style : We changed our train at Woodland. American Style : We changed trains at Woodland. Asian Style : I traveled to Europe. American Style : I made a trip to Europe. Asian Style : I very like swimming. American Style : I like swimming very much. Asian Style : Wait for your turn, please. American Style : Wait your turn, please. Asian Style : What time is your watch. American Style : What time is it by your watch. Asian Style : I don't know what did he say. American Style : I don't know what he said. Asian Style : What do you feel now ? American Style : How do you feel now ? Asian Style : What season do you like best ? American Style : Which season do you like best ? Asian Style : Welcome you to Taiwan. American Style : Welcome to Taiwan. Asian Style : Where is the capital of Australia. American Style : What is the capital of Australia. Asian Style : He has a wide shoulders. American Style : He has a broad shoulders. Asian Style : We enjoyed the cool wind. American Style : We enjoyed the cool breeze. Asian Style : I bought this book with 50 dollars. American Style : I bought this book for 50 dollars. Asian Style : He played all yesterday without working. American Style : He played all yesterday instead of working. Asian Style : Don't work too hard. Yes, I won't American Style : Don't work too hard. All right, I won't Asian Style : What will you do over the weekend ? I will play tennis with Tom on Sunday. American Style : What are you going to do over the weekend ? I am going to play tennis with Tom on Sunday. Asian Style : My father bought me a black small leather wallet yesterday. American Style : My father bought me a small black leather wallet yesterday. Asian Style : Most of the time, it is difficult for Sam in finishing his work on time. American Style : Most of the time, it is difficult for Sam to finish his work on time. Asian Style : These thugs are quite capable to do really hasty things. American Style : These thugs are quite capable of doing really hasty things. Asian Style : I very enjoyed it. American Style : I really enjoyed it. Asian Style : If you determine to make the grade in the entrance examination, you must work extra hard. American Style : If you are determined to make the grade in the entrance examination, you must work extra hard. Asian Style : Please handle this gold watch carefully. It worths more than five thousand dollars. American Style : Please handle this gold watch carefully. It is worth more than five thousand dollars. Asian Style : I ran into Maria yesterday morning. She looked healthily. American Style : I ran into Maria yesterday morning. She looked healthy. Asian Style : I am the only son in the family. I have not brothers. American Style : I am the only son in the family. I have no brothers. Asian Style : My brother has been busy in preparing for his final examination. American Style : My brother has been busy preparing for his final examination. Asian Style : As the citizens of Hong Kong, we are necessary to help the police in their fight against crime. American Style : As the citizens of Hong Kong, it is necessary for us to help the police in their fight against crime. Asian Style : The children were very dangerous as the knife-wielding madman was running amok in the kindergarten. American Style : The children were in great danger as the knife-wielding madman was running amok in the kindergarten. Asian Style : Mr. Teow arrived at the office lately this morning. American Style : Mr. Teow arrived at the office late this morning. Asian Style : Joseph did not go to the concert last week, I did not go too. American Style : Joseph did not go to the concert last week, I did not go either. Asian Style : We have been waiting for half an hour. She has still not come. American Style : We have been waiting for half an hour. She has not come yet. Asian Style : The hinges of the door had rusted. We had to push hardly to open it. American Style : The hinges of the door had rusted. We had to push hard to open it. Asian Style : The sea was very rough that the ferry service had to be suspended. American Style : The sea was so rough that the ferry service had to be suspended. Asian Style : It is unkind of him to ask a little child to do such many things in a day. American Style : It is unkind of him to ask a little child to do so many things in a day. Asian Style : The three women quarrelled for more than an hour angrily outside the boutique. American Style : The three women quarrelled angrily for more than an hour outside the boutique. Asian Style : You should describe what has happened detailly. American Style : You should describe what has happened in detail. Asian Style : I received a letter from my sister two days before. American Style : I received a letter from my sister two days ago. Asian Style : The driver, as well as four passengers, were injured in the head-on collision. American Style : The driver, as well as four passengers, was injured in the head-on collision. Asian Style : More than one convict were sentenced to death. American Style : More than one convict was sentenced to death. Asian Style : One of my students have sent me a birthday card. American Style : One of my students has sent me a birthday card. Asian Style : Sophie is one of the most intelligent students that has ever existed in our school. American Style : Sophie is one of the most intelligent students that have ever existed in our school. Asian Style : Reading detective stories are my favorite passtime. American Style : Reading detective stories is my favorite passtime. Asian Style : "Snow White and the seven Dwarfs " are a very popular fairy tale. American Style : "Snow White and the seven Dwarfs " is a very popular fairy tale. Asian Style : Five hundred miles are a long distance. American Style : Five hundred miles is a long distance. Asian Style : Either you or he are the one who stole the watch. American Style : Either you or he is the one who stole the watch. Asian Style : The quality of these products is more superior than that of the others. American Style : The quality of these products is superior to that of the others. Asian Style : The living standard in Japan is higher than Korea. American Style : The living standard in Japan is higher than that in Korea. Asian Style : My younger brother is taller than me. American Style : My younger brother is taller than I. Asian Style : Which of the two girls is the most intelligent. American Style : Which of the two girls is more intelligent. Asian Style : The patient felt much better in the morning than afternoon. American Style : The patient felt much better in the morning than in the afternoon. . PHÂN BIỆT CÁCH DÙNG TIẾNG ANH GIỮA ASIA VÀ AMERICAN Asian Style : It's seven twenty