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    gxiang is offline Junior Member
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    Question confusing question

    today i listened to a dialogue,
    "Man: Did you know this: after almost ten years in the United States, with such a strong accent.

    Woman: Yes, but he is proud of it. He says it is a part of his identity.
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    which of the two answers is correct?

    A) His English is still poor after ten years in America.

    B) He doesn't mind speaking English with an accent.

    The given answer is A. but i opt for B. Is the Answer or mine wrong?

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    Default Re: confusing question

    Sorry one phrase is missing in the dialogue. the correct one should be,
    "Man: Did you know this: after almost ten years in the United States, Li still speaks English with such a strong accent.

    Woman: Yes, but he is proud of it. He says it is a part of his identity.

    "

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    Default Re: confusing question

    Having an accent does not mean you are speaking improper English.

    So the answer IS "B"

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