1 A delicious dinner has been cooked by my mother. 2 A new book was published by this famous writer. 3 Our plant has recently been visited by the foreign delegation. 4 Your message will be answered by Mr. Brown. 5 I am often invited by my friends to their parties. 6 Such kind of problems is usually discussed with my colleagues. 7 My passport was showed by me to a custom-officer. 8 Flowers will be bought by me and a present will brought by my brother. 9 All the papers were filled in by the receptionist. 10 I will be asked by the teacher tomorrow.
Culture of the United States of America was formed under the influence of ethnic and racial diversity of the country. A significant influence was exerted by the natives of such countries as Ireland, Germany, Poland, Italy, the descendants of imported African slaves and American Indians and the indigenous people of the Hawaiian Islands. However, the decisive contribution made by the culture of the natives of England, that has spread the English language, legal system and other cultural achievements.
American film, television, Blues, jazz, rap and rock are the Foundation of global mass culture. It is in the USA first came the Internet, mass car has been the development of information technology. As the leading economic and military power in the world, it largely determines the way of life the rest of mankind. Although the United States does not have at the Federal level, the official language, the de facto national language is English, followed by 30 States was legally enshrined official status. According to the U.S. census data 2000, more than 97 % of Americans are fluent in English, and for 81 % it is the only language of communication at home. In addition to English, in the United States say another 300 languages, some of which are indigenous languages. American English has four main regional dialects in the United States: Eastern, southern, Northern and Midwestern dialect, which is considered "standard".
Spanish has official status in Puerto Rico and new Mexico; it is the main spoken language in a variety of small linguistic enclaves. According to the 2000 census, this language is spoken by about 30 million people. Takes place and bilingual, so-called Spanglish.
2 A new book was published by this famous writer.
3 Our plant has recently been visited by the foreign delegation.
4 Your message will be answered by Mr. Brown.
5 I am often invited by my friends to their parties.
6 Such kind of problems is usually discussed with my colleagues.
7 My passport was showed by me to a custom-officer.
8 Flowers will be bought by me and a present will brought by my brother.
9 All the papers were filled in by the receptionist.
10 I will be asked by the teacher tomorrow.
American film, television, Blues, jazz, rap and rock are the Foundation of global mass culture. It is in the USA first came the Internet, mass car has been the development of information technology. As the leading economic and military power in the world, it largely determines the way of life the rest of mankind.
Although the United States does not have at the Federal level, the official language, the de facto national language is English, followed by 30 States was legally enshrined official status. According to the U.S. census data 2000, more than 97 % of Americans are fluent in English, and for 81 % it is the only language of communication at home. In addition to English, in the United States say another 300 languages, some of which are indigenous languages. American English has four main regional dialects in the United States: Eastern, southern, Northern and Midwestern dialect, which is considered "standard".
Spanish has official status in Puerto Rico and new Mexico; it is the main spoken language in a variety of small linguistic enclaves. According to the 2000 census, this language is spoken by about 30 million people. Takes place and bilingual, so-called Spanglish.