试题题干
One specific aspect of situational use of language is that of address term usage. Please explain what an address term refers to, what social factors addressers have to consider in choosing a suitable address term, and use examples to illustrate the frequently used address terms in English language.
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试题解析
1) An address term, or address form refers to the word or words used to address somebody in speech or writing.
2) The way in which people address one another usually depends on their age, sex, social group, and personal relationship.
3) The English system of frequently used address terms includes first name, e.g. Helen, last name, e.g. Smith, title + last name, e.g. Dr. Smith, title alone, e.g. Professor, and kin term, e.g. Dad.