Chinese Style: It's seven twenty o'clock.
American Style: It's seven twenty.
Chinese Style: Your coat is broken.
American Style: Your coat is torn.
Chinese Style: Susan didn't make a fault anyway.
American Style: Susan didn't make a mistake anyway.
Chinese 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 )
Chinese Style: He becomes better.
American Style: He got better.
Chinese Style: We'll have a hearing test tomorrow.
American Style: We'll have a listening test tomorow.
Chinese Style: I recommend you to take a long vacation.
American Style: I recommend that you take a long vacation.
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