Unit 1A
Key concepts
reservation: 谦逊的coldness: 冷静的 modesty：谦虚的
humor：幽默的 sportsmanship：运动员精神
Q1、what is a reserved person like?
Answer: A reserved person is one who does not talk very much to strangers, does not show much emotion, and seldom gets excited.
Q2、what is the character of the Englishmen?
Answer: reserved 、humor、modesty、cold、sportsmanship.
Q3、what is sportsmanship?
Answer: sportsmanship is the ability to practice a sport according to its rules, while also showing gene rosity to one’s opponent and good temper in defeat.
Case study
Q、What made the Britisher feel quite unhappy in this situation? Answer: The loud speaking made the reserved Britisher feel quite unhappy.
Unit1B
Key concepts
the pioneering spirit创业精神trying something new探索精神
equality平等national optimism 民族乐观
freedom自由the Declaration of Independence独立宣言rags-to-richer 白手起家social mobility社会流动性American dream美国梦Comprehension questions
1. Can you summarize the character of Americans?
The characters of Americans are the pioneering spirit, trying something new and being eager to equality and freedom.
2.In what sense is the pioneering spirit still an important
part of the American character?
Americans who don’t change residence are also on the move—traveling by air or auto to see their own country or to visit others. The need to explore a new frontier is basic to the American character. They are in search of greater prosperity and freedom.
3. What is the American Dream? What is its impact on the American character?
The American Dream is that the belief that any individual, no matter how poor, can achieve wealth and fame through diligence and virtue. 4. What are the basic roots of American character?
The basic roots of American character are the pioneering spirit, the liberty spirit and the equality spirit.
Case study
Q;Why did the American feel uncomfortable? Please give him suggestions on how to get along with English people.
Because he did something that he think it is friendly, but the English
seemed unfriendly.
American: outgoing/optimistic/casual/friendly
English: Reserved/polite
Suggestions:
1. On the whole British habits of politeness are very informal. All politeness is based on the elementary rule of showing consideration for others, and acknowledging the consideration they show to you.
2. Conversation in Britain is in general quiet and restrained and loud speech is considered ill-bred.
Unit2A
key concept: Five Relationships of Confucianism孔子的五伦思想humanism 人道主义 individualism个人主义 collectivism集体主义individual's right个人权利
1.cording to Confucianism , what are the five cardinal relationships in Chinese society and what should these relationships be?
Five cardinal relationship: ruler-minister, father-son, husband-wife, elder-younger brother and friend and friend. This was explained as “There should be affection between father and son, righteous sense of duty between ruler and minister, division of function between man and wife, stratification between old and young, and good faith between friend. ”
2. Can you tell the main influence of Confucianism on the ideology of Chinese people?
In traditional Chinese beliefs, especially in Confucianism , collectivism is appreciated .It emphasizes cooperation among group members and individual success is due to the collective effort of the staff in a unit ,an organization or a community .
3. Can you tell the main influence of the Renaissance on Western values?
In the Renaissance period of England ,people began to emphasize the dignity of human beings and the importance of the present life .This is the rudiment of Humanism .People began to respect the humanity from then on ,and then developed into the ideas of what we always call freedom ,democracy .
4. What is the difference between collectivism and individualism?
Individualism refers to the doctrine that the rights of the individual are the most important ones in a society .Collectivism emphasizes cooperation among group members.
(1)Westerners tend to believe that people should rely on themselves
as much as possible--and usually expect other people to do the same .People in collectivist cultures generally feel they have a right to expect help from other members of their groups ,and they also tend to feel they have an obligation to help other members of their groups .
(2)Westerners generally feel that the rights of individuals should
not be subordinated to the needs of a larger group .People in
collectivist cultures are generally more willing to accept the idea that individuals should sacrifice for the benefit of the group.
(3)Westerners tend to believe that individuals should make decisions
for themselves, and that individuals should take credit responsibility for what they are personally done. People in collectivist cultures tend to feel more that they are representative of their group, and to accept more responsibility for other members of their groups too.
(4)Westerners tend to view individualism as a good thing .The Chinese
term for “individualism,”geren zhuyi, often has a somewhat negative connotation, and is sometimes used as a synonym for “selfishness”. 5. Why is it said that Americans are selfish? Do you think they are selfish? why or why not?
Because Chinese term for “individualism,” geren zhuyi, often has a somewhat negative connotation, and is sometimes used as a synonym for “selfishness”.
No, I don’t think so .
Individualism refers to the doctrine that the rights of the individual are the most important ones in a society .The word “individualism”
has no negative connotation ,in fact ,its connotation is somewhat positive .
Unit3A
key concept:Nuclear family 核心家庭 happiness of individual member 个
人主义幸福Sense of equality 平等意识 independence and individualism 独
立自主
1．How do Americans treat their newly-born babies and young adults?
The American parents put a newborn in a separate bedroom when the child
is a few weeks old. They like to preserve their privacy.
2. What is the base of an American marriage? Why is divorce rate so high
in the United States?
(1)Romantic love is most often the basis for marriage in U.S
(2)They are extremely idealist about marriage, and they want deeply loved and deeply understood. But it is because American expect so much from marriage that so many divorced.
3. What is the typical life of the old people in America? Why don’t they live together with their children?
(1)Families place older relatives in nursing homes(2)Theirfnancial support is often provided by government-sponsored, social security or welfare systems. And Older people often seek their own friends rather than becoming too emotionally dependent on their children.
Unit3B
Key concepts ：A member of many groups 各种群体中的成员Impermanence 暂时Personal goals个人目标/Individual’needs个人需求Responsibilities 职责A series of concentric circles 一系列同心圆Stable 稳固Connection VS contract关系和合约
Comprehension questions
1.What are the characteristics of American social relationship? Impermanent and loose /individual’s needs come first ./contractual /friendly/compartmentalized/
2.Why is American social relationship impermanent?
They are members of many groups simultaneously. If they personal goals are no longer being met by a group ,they move on and probably look to new associates for the benefits they used to receive from the former group.
3.Can you draw a picture to illustrate the pattern of Chinese social
relationship? Who are in the inner most part and who are in the outside ?
what is the difference between each part?
○1I and family dearest friends work colleagues
who are familiar but not so close
Everyone but under obligation everyone else in the geographic area or nation or world
○2I and family are in the inner most part while everyone else in the geographic area or nation or world are in the outside.○3 the difference
between inner and out side is from most important to least important .
4.What are the different understanding of friend between Chinese and American ?
American social relationship are based on a shared activity, event, or experience, so they have casual, friendly relationships with many people , but deeper, close friendships with only a few.
Chinese are likely to react more to the other person as a whole and will avoid forming friendships with those whose values and behaviors are in some way deemed undesirable.
Case 1
Because Jackson thinks friendship is mostly a matter of providing emotional support and spend time together .This situation creates dependence of one person on the other and it goes against the principle of equality.
Case3
Q1.They broken their friendship because they finished they common chemistry class and didn’t see each other very much at school .No one should be blamed for it because the different culture between Jordan and the United States lead to different attitudes to friendship.
Q2.No I don’t think so. Because American friendship is impermanent and
based on a shared class , activity or event .If one drop of it , the relationship will fragmented.
Unit5A
Key concepts ：Gentleness and benevolence温柔与仁慈harmony 和谐
violence and cruelty暴力和残酷conquest over nature征服自然exquisiteness and taste 精致和品位nutrition and balance 均衡营养pragmatism实用主义
1.What are the functions of chopsticks?
Chopsticks can nip, pick, rip and stir food.
2.What are the possible reasons for Americans＇use of forks and knives
at dinner?
Meat was their basic food source and gradually took the place of staple
food. They had to use forks and knives to cut and pork their food.
3.Why do Chinese pay more attention to the taste of food?
That appeals to the traditional ideology of China. Confucius emphasized
the delight that food could bring to us. The standards of quality and taste
that Confucius recommended required the perfect blend of ingredients,
herbs and condiments---a blend which would result in the perfect combination of flavor.
4.Why do Americans pay more attention to nutrition?
Because in their eyes ,food or eating is just a way to keep healthy, having
little to do with artistry. What they care about most is the nutrition contained in food and the blance of the whole diet structure rather than exquisiteness in cuisine and taste of food.
Unit6A
Key concepts ：1.Creativity: 创造力the ability to use your imagination
to produce new ideas, make things.
2.Exploring:探索
1)、to discuss or think about something carefully；
2)、to travel around an area in order to find out about it；
3)、written to feel something with your hand or another part of your body to find out what it is like
3.Self-reliant：自主的able to do or decide things by yourself, without depending on the help or advice of other people
Originality：.独创性1. the ability to think and act independently 2. the
quality of being new and original (not derived from something else)
Molding and shaping: 塑造to guide (sb.) with the intent to control.
1、How do the Chinese teach their children ? How do American do? Can you
find the theories supporting the different teaching methods?
（1）For Chinese, they show a child how to do the something, or teach them
by holding their hands .But in American, they teach children to rely on
themselves for solutions to problems.
（2） Chinese teachers are fearful that if skills are not acquired early, they may never be acquired. American educators fear that unless creativity has been acquired early, it may never emerge.
unit7A
Key concepts；
1.Monochronic time : 单一时间an approach that favors linear structure and focus on one event or interaction at a time.
2.Polychronic time: 多元时间people may attend to many things happening at once in this approach to time
3.linear structure: 线性结构sequential blocks that can be organized, quantified, and scheduled.
4 . Schedule oriented:以计划为方向的 people doing one thing at a time during a specified time-period, working on a single task until it is finished.
5. People oriented:以人为方向的do not emphasize scheduling by separating time into discrete, fixed segments.
6. Punctuality:严守时间 everyone is supposed to arrive on time when attending a formal banquet or meeting appointments.
Comprehension questions (p82)
1. What is monochromic cultures? What is polychromic cultures? Monochronic cultures typically emphasize doing one thing at a time during a specified time-period, working on a single task until it is finished. Polychronic cultures are involved with many things at once, usually with varying levels of attention paid to each.
2. what are the different attitudes monochromic people and polychromic people hold toward time?
Monochronic people see time as being divided into fixed elements (seconds, minutes, hours, etc.), sequential blocks that can be organized, quantified, and scheduled. Polychronic people prefer not to have detailed plans imposed on them but want to make their own plans and meet deadlines in their own way.
3.What difficulties might an M-time-oriented person encounter when interacting someone who follows a P-time orientation?What kind of feelings might emerge during their meeting?
It is at least partially responsible for the reputation of American business being cut off from human beings and unwilling to recognize the importance of employees morale. Feelings of wasted time are not as prevalent or serious as in M-time culures.
4．What difficulties might a P-time-oriented person encounter when meeting someone who follows an M-time orientation?What kind of feelings might emerge during their meeting?
Nothing is solid or firm, particularly plans for the future, even
important plans may be changed right up to the minute of execution. 5．What are the strengths and weaknesses of M-time system and P-time system?
M-time system
Strengths: stimulating productive desirable
Weaknesses: often feel uncomfortable
P-time system
Strengths: oriented punctuality schedules procedures
Weaknesses: wasted
Unit9A
Key concepts:Silence 沉默 high-context culture 高语境文化 low-context culture 低语境文化implicitness 含蓄 explicitness 明确 impersonal sources of information 客观的信息来源 personal sources of information 人际间的信息来源 verbalizing 以言语表述
1.What is high-context culture？What is low-context culture？
1) Communication occurs in ways other than through language is high context. It is rely on the context, either the actual physical environment of communicate or communication or an internalized social context or both, to convey a large part or even all of a message's meaning.
2) Communication that occurs mostly through language is low context. it is assumed to be understood, messages are explicit ,direct, and completely encoded in words, and meaning is entrusted almost entirely to words.
2. How do people of different communicative cultures behave differently in their daily life？
High-context are relational, collectivist, intuitive, and contemplative and they use the context to communicate the message. Members of low-context cultures put their thoughts into words. They are logical, linear, individualistic, and action-oriented.
?3. What does silence mean in high-context cultures？What is the function of silence in high-context cultures？
In high context cultures silence means agreement. can communicate apathy, confusion, repressed hostility, thoughtfulness, contemplation, sadness, regret, obligation, respect, agreement, disagreement, embarrassment, awe or any number of meanings.
?4.What does silence means in low-text cultures？Why do the Westerners feel uncomfortable to silence？
1). In low-context cultures, silence is often interpreted as the absence of communication. 2) Because silence dose not fit with it’s emphasis on precision and clarify, it may indicate that the receiver of the message did not hear the message, is angry at the message, needs time to think,
or is embarrassed.
5. Why does silence mean differently in different cultures？
Because this is very different from the tendency in individualist culture to verbalize--that is, to put things in words, whether written or oral. Westerners may seek to express a different point of view so as to be recognized or to triumph in presenting a point of view that carries the majority with it .In collectivist cultures, being right isn't as important as being in concord with the group.
Case1
6. Do you think the old Chinese couple tired or not after the
Long flight ？Why did he reply with keyi?
I think the old Chinese couple tired. Because to the Chinese ,silence means agreement.
7. Why did the young traveler reply differently to the same question? Because silence mean differently in different cultures. Westerners may seek to express a different point of view so as to be recognized or to triumph. In presenting a point of view that carries the majority with it.
8. According to Chinese custom, what will probably be the response to the young traveler's reply?
According to Chinese custom, we will reply that you can have a good rest.
Unit9B
Key concepts:1.culture shock文化冲击 2.emotional and physical symptoms 情感和身体症状3.bewilderment and disorientation 困惑和迷惘4.adjestment process适应过程
Comprehension questions
2. how does culture shock affect people who are exposed to a new cultural environment?
Culture as the physical and emotional discomfort one suffers when coming to live in another country or a place different from the place of origin. When the way we lived before is not as or considered as normal in the new place.
3. What are the five stages of the cultural adjustment process? Does everyone have the same experience?
(1) Honeymoon period, culture shock, initial adjustment, mental isolation, acceptance and integration. (2) Individuals experience the stage of adjustment in different ways. It depends on such factors as the newcomer’s personality, age, language and cultural competence, support from family and friends, financial situation, job status, and motivation for being in the new country.
4. How do individuals differ in the degree of culture shock? Individuals experience the stage of adjustment in different ways. It depends on such factors as the newcomer’s personality, age, language and cultural competence, support from family and friends, financial situation,
job status, and motivation for being in the new country.
5. Which suggestion is most helpful to you ？Can you give other suggestions to cope with culture shock?
Develop friendship, take a course or read a book on cross-cultural communication, re-exam your values and outlook
Case study
Case 1
1.第一小问自述题，第二小问Chinese students typically focus on single-mindedly on their studies that they lose sight of the larger picture ,that is ,their ultimate role as cultural interpreters between their homeland and the foreign .
2..自述题
Case 2
1.找不到具体答案要根据课文理解给出
2.自述题
Case 3
1.It seemed that the representative was always changing the subject and they persisted in asking lots of personal questions about Tom
2..无找不到确定答案
3.During the next few days ,Tom noticed that though they had said they wanted to discuss details of his presentation ,they seemed to spend an inordinate amount of time on inconsequentiality .
Text A Reading Comprehension 2. 1) B 2) A 3) C 4) A 5) D 3. 1) A 2) A 3) B 4) B 5) B Language Practice 1. 1) disappointed 译文：我这四年每年都会去那里，对那儿从来没有失望过。 2) apparently 译文：这个星期油价跌至这14个月的最低点，显然是生产过剩导致的。 3) accustomed 译文：我有点担心可能不习惯那里的生活。但事实上那里的生活很愉快。 4) comment 译文：对了，在我们开始讨论这个月的报告之前，我还要说一句。 5) assure 译文：我们向你保证，这样的事情在未来的投递中不会再发生。 6) departure 译文：天气原因导致其他航班起飞延误。 7) temper 译文：他建议我们给这种烈酒兑点水来稀释一下。 8) cancel 译文：如果有一方不履行该合同，另一方有权取消合同。 9) original 译文：由于他的朋友不能准时来，他对原计划稍做修改。 10) anxious 译文：你工作一直非常努力，所以不用担心结果。 11) confess 译文：我可以开车送你去机场，但我必须承认我车开得不好。 12) regular 译文：即使近期做过一次常规体检，你也应当征求医生的意见。 13) handle 译文：她不确定该怎样处理这个问题。 14) assume 译文：有理由相信经济会不断好转。
15) complain 译文：他们对于加班从不抱怨。 2. 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) A 5) B 6)B 7) B 8) A 9)D 10) C 3. 1) down let sb. down 让某人失望 2) from distract sb. from doing sth. 分散(某人的)注意力 3) to stick to 坚持 4) for (be) bound for 开往…… 5) in stop dead in one’s tracks 突然停止 4. 1) development 发展 2) internationalization 国际化 3) Perseverance 毅力 4) bitterness 苦涩 5) educator 教育家 6) failure 失败 7) acceptance 接受 8) pressure 压力 5. 注解：本单元的语法内容涉及情态动词表达的情绪、态度或语气，主要关注can, may, must 和need。情态动词can为“能够，可以”之意，表示体力或脑力方面的能力和客观可能性。 may在陈述句中谈论可能性，意为“也许，或许”；在疑问句中语气委婉，表示请求。 must 意为“必须，应当”，表示不可逃避的义务，没有选择余地。 need表示“需要，必须”，即某种情况促使人们需要做某事。 1) can 表示能力，即“能说两门以上外语的人” 2) may 在一般疑问句中表示请求：“我没有校园卡，但我可以把这本书借出图书馆吗？” 3) can/may, must 第一处的情态动词可以填can表示客观可能性，也可填may表示推测, 第二处根据前文可知意为“你必须非常小心”。 4) must, needn’t 句子的含义为“我必须今天完成论文吗？不，你不需要。” 5) may 强调“可能性” ，表示“仅仅蔬菜可能不足以提供孩子正常生长所需的卡路里。” 6) need 强调“需要”的含义 6. 1) He admits that playing video games distracts him from doing his homework. 2) He failed in the exam again, which greatly let his parents down. 3) Before you feel like giving up, I hope you can try sticking to a fixed weight loss plan. 4) In many cultures, it is not appropriate to express dissatisfaction ?at out. 5) The pianist injured her finger, but she gave a wonderful performance, no less. Text B Reading Comprehension 1. 1) NO 2) NO 3) NG 4) NG 5) YES 2. 1) A 2）A 3) A 4) A 5) B Translation 因为乐于依靠他人，我交到了很好的朋友。我刚读研究生时，没钱买车。因为 独立，我就试着乘公交车和校车去教堂做礼拜，去购物，或去参加会议。后来，朋友们让我搭顺风车回家，我便开始接受他们的好意。偶尔，我会邀请他们过来，品尝自
Unit 1A Key concepts reservation: 谦逊的coldness: 冷静的 modesty：谦虚的 humor：幽默的 sportsmanship：运动员精神 Q1、what is a reserved person like? Answer: A reserved person is one who does not talk very much to strangers, does not show much emotion, and seldom gets excited. Q2、what is the character of the Englishmen? Answer: reserved 、humor、modesty、cold、sportsmanship. Q3、what is sportsmanship? Answer: sportsmanship is the ability to practice a sport according to its rules, while also showing gene rosity to one’s opponent and good temper in defeat. Case study Q、What made the Britisher feel quite unhappy in this situation? Answer: The loud speaking made the reserved Britisher feel quite unhappy. Unit1B Key concepts the pioneering spirit创业精神trying something new探索精神 equality平等national optimism 民族乐观 freedom自由the Declaration of Independence独立宣言rags-to-richer 白手起家social mobility社会流动性American dream美国梦Comprehension questions 1. Can you summarize the character of Americans? The characters of Americans are the pioneering spirit, trying something new and being eager to equality and freedom. 2.In what sense is the pioneering spirit still an important part of the American character? Americans who don’t change residence are also on the move—traveling by air or auto to see their own country or to visit others. The need to explore a new frontier is basic to the American character. They are in search of greater prosperity and freedom. 3. What is the American Dream? What is its impact on the American character? The American Dream is that the belief that any individual, no matter how poor, can achieve wealth and fame through diligence and virtue. 4. What are the basic roots of American character? The basic roots of American character are the pioneering spirit, the liberty spirit and the equality spirit. Case study Q;Why did the American feel uncomfortable? Please give him suggestions on how to get along with English people. Because he did something that he think it is friendly, but the English
Text A Key to Exercises Reading Comprehension 2. 1) T 2) F 3) F 4) F 5) F 3. 1) B 2) B 3) A 4) A 5) A Language Practice 1. 1) miracle 译文：医生说他的康复是个奇迹。 2) fail 译文：由于上了岁数，他的身体一天不如一天。此外，疾病也加快了他的衰老速度。 3) magically 译文：学习一门语言需要时间和练习——你的英语水平不会一下子就奇迹般地提高。 4) wandering 译文：如果有一天你厌倦了流浪生活，请记得我们仍然在这里等你回来。 5) tend 译文：一个医疗队被派往地震灾区去照料幸存者。 6) bathe 译文：两位医生都认为父母不应该每天都给婴幼儿洗澡。 7) tragic 译文：负责驻阿富汗美军的坎贝尔军官称那次事故是个悲剧，但本可以避免。 8) discard 译文：学生们要将垃圾丢进专门的垃圾回收箱。 9) cease 译文：在正常的衰老过程中，肌肉会变得越来越弱并逐渐停止自我修复。 10) in the frst place 译文：我想我们当初就不应该去那里。
11) cure 译文：据说科学家已经发现了现代的有效的方法来预防、治疗并治愈这种古老的疾病。 12) creep 译文：我会偷偷地溜进来去二楼看看。 13) buried 译文：海盗和宝藏的时代已经一去不复返了。 14) least of all 译文：没有人知道他在哪里，他的家人更不知道。 15) starved 译文：据说有超过4万人死于饥饿，其中大部分是儿童。 2. 1) One illness can push many families to the edge of financial ruin. 2) The atmosphere of the party was clouded by that sad news. 3) As a talented language learner, he has never ceased to pursue excellence in language learning. 4) In this country, there is a 120-day annual leave for parents to tend sick children. 5) People who have been in combat are changed for good by that experience, as are their families. 6) Regular exercises and a healthy diet helped cure his disease. 7) After working non-stop for a month in this factory, his health failed. 8) Please keep the user’s instructions before discarding the box. 9) This is not the first time for him to put down a dog beyond cure. 10) The police have warned the citizens not to bathe themselves in the polluted river. 3. 1) into pull into 开进，驶入 2) into creep into 潜入，悄悄出现 3) on give up on 放弃 4) away eat away 侵蚀 5) off run off 赶走 4. 1) Internet 因特网 2) export 出口 3) upload 上传 4) subway 地铁 5) transplant 移植 6) interview 面试 7) undersea 海底的 8) transcontinental 洲际的 5. 注解：本单元的语法内容是过去完成时。 过去完成时由had+过去分词构成，had用于各种人称和数。过去完成时表示“过去的过去”，是指过去某一动作之前已经发生或完成的动作，即动作有先后关系。发生在前的动作用过去完成时表示，发生在后的动作用一般过去时。过去完成时常出现在： A. 宾语从句中：当宾语从句的主句为一般过去时，且从句的动作先于主句的动作时，从 句要用过去完成时。练习中的第3)题属于此类，答案为：3) had longed。 B. 状语从句中：在时间、条件、原因、方式等状语从句中，主从句的动作发生有先后关 系时，发生在前的动作要用过去完成时，发生在后的动作用一般过去时。练习中的第 1)、4)和5)题属于此类，答案分别为：1) had gone，4) had been和5) had been dug。
Unit 1 Communication Across Cultures Reading I Intercultural Communication：An Introduction Comprehension questions 1. Is it still often the case that “everyone?s quick to blame the alien” in the contemporary world? This is still powerful in today‘s so cial and political rhetoric. For instance, it is not uncommon in today‘s society to hear people say that most, if not all, of the social and economic problems are caused by minorities and immigrants. 2. What?s the difference between today?s intercultural contact and that of any time in the past? Today‘s intercultural encounters are far more numerous and of greater importance than in any time in history. 3. What have made intercultural contact a very common phenomenon in our life today? New technology, in the form of transportation and communication systems, has accelerated intercultural contact; innovative communication systems have encouraged and facilitated cultural interaction; globalization of the economy has brought people together; changes in immigration patterns have also contributed to intercultural encounter. 4. How do you understand the sentence “culture is everything and everywhere”? Culture supplies us with the answers to questions about what the world looks like and how we live and communicate within that world. Culture teaches us how to behave in our life from the instant of birth. It is omnipresent. 5. What are the major elements that directly influence our perception and communication? The three major socio-cultural elements that directly influence perception and communication are cultural values, worldview (religion), and social organizations (family and state). 6. What does one?s family teach him or her while he or she grows up in it? The family teaches the child what the world looks like and his or her place in that world. 7. Why is it impossible to separate our use of language from our culture? Because language is not only a form of preserving culture but also a means of sharing culture. Language is an organized, generally agreed-upon, learned symbol system that is used to represent the experiences within a cultural community. 8. What are the nonverbal behaviors that people can attach meaning to? People can attach meaning to nonverbal behaviors such as gestures, postures, facial expressions,eye contact and gaze, touch, etc. 9. How can a free, culturally diverse society exist? A free, culturally diverse society can exist only if diversity is permitted to flourish without prejudice and discrimination, both of which harm all members of the society. Reading II The Challenge of Globalization Comprehension questions 1. Why does the author say that our understanding of the world has changed? Many things, such as political changes and technological advances, have changed the world very rapidly. In the past most human beings were born, lived, and died within a limited geographical area, never encountering people of other cultural backgrounds. Such an existence, however, no longer prevails in the world. Thus, all people are faced with the challenge of understanding this changed and still fast changing world in which we live.
U8 ?Reading & Digesting Warm-up 1、Before their trip to America, the Sudanese boys thought the U.S. was an alien world where people bathed in different ways, used electricity, lived in apartments, and where men took only one wife. 2、People were not friendly. They often walked alone. People did not talk to each other, especially to strangers. Language practice > Task 1 1-5: NDKFC 6-10: EGJBH 11-15: MLOIA Language practice > Task 2 1、C 2、E 3、G 4、A 5、F 6、I 7、J 8、B 9、D 10、H Language practice > Task 3 1、to 2、from 3、from 4、on 5、by Language practice > Task 4 1、discouraged 2、unnecessary 3、discharging 4、irresponsible 5、unintentionally 6、dishonorable 7、nonprofit 8、inability Language practice > Task 5 1、He has made many attempts to meet the challenge, which would help seize an opportunity for overseas market. 2、My family could not afford any toys in my childhood, which upset my twin brother and me a lot. 3、My dog, whose temper is unstable, often bites the judges at dog shows.
大学英语跨文化交际教程课后答案(全) Unit1 Sportsmanship: It is the ability to practise a sport according to its rules, while also showing generosity to one’s opponent and good temper in defeat. 2. Traditionally, an Englishman is thought to be reserved, unemotional, courteous, shy of strangers, suspicious of change, and slow to accept new ideas. 3. It is the ability to practise a sport according to its rules, while also showing generosity to one’s opponent and good temper in defeat. Moreover, sportsmanship as an idea is applied to life in general. The pioneering spirit: E某cept for the brought from Africa, immigrants came to America voluntarily, early in search of greater prosperity and freedom. American dream: The belief that any individual, no matter how poor, can achieve weather and fame through diligence and virtue. 1. Traditionally, individualism, independence and collaboration, practice, tolerance, melting pot and racial discrimination are the character of Americans.
跨文化交际英语教程课后答案 【篇一：新编跨文化交际英语教程_参考答案unit 6】ture and nonverbal communication reading i an overview of nonverbal communication comprehension questions 1. can you speak each of the following sentences in different ways to mean differently? 1) she is my best friend. 2) you?ve done really good job. 3) come here, please. 4) that?s all right. speaking the same sentence with the stress on different words may mean different things. for instance, if the stress falls on “she” in the first sente nce, it means it is she, not you or somebody else, that is my best friend. but if the stress falls on “my”, it implies that she is my, not your or somebody?s best friend. 2. speakers of british english use loudness only when they are angry, speakers of indian english use it to get the floor, a chance to speak. so when an indian speaker is trying to get the floor, what would the british speaker think of the indian and what would the british behave in response? the british speaker may think that the indian gets angry with him or behaves rudely towards him, so he may complain about the indian?s rudeness or even return his rudeness as a response. 3. what differences in body language use have you noticed between your chinese teachers and foreign teachers? there are really some differences between chinese teachers and foreign teachers in their use of body language. for instance, chinese teachers in general do not use gestures as much as foreign teachers do, and their facial expressions often seem to be less varied than those of many foreign teachers. 4. do you know any gestures we often use that might be misunderstood by people from other cultures?
新编跨文化交际英语教程课后练习题含答案介绍 跨文化交际英语教程是针对外语专业学生开设的一门课程，旨在培养学生跨越语言和文化差异的能力。本文档是新编跨文化交际英语教程的课后练习题，含有答案。 练习题 Unit 1 练习题 1.What is culture? How does it affect communication? 2.Can you give some examples of cultural differences between China and your country? 3.Why is it important to be aware of cultural differences in communication? 4.What are the advantages of studying cross-cultural communication? 5.What are the challenges of cross-cultural communication? 答案 1.Culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, customs, behaviors, attitudes, and artifacts that characterize a group or society. Culture can affect communication in many ways, such as through differences in language, nonverbal cues, social norms, and power structures. 2.答案根据不同国家而异。 1
U7 •Reading & Digesting Warm-up 1、Chinese parents prefer their children to be obedient. They often have a strong sense of honor and expect their children to excel in whatever they do. 2、Open for discussion. Language practice > Task 1 1-5: JNHAM 6-10: COKDF 11-15: ELGBI Language practice > Task 2 1、C 2、A 3、E 4、H 5、I 6、B 7、D 8、J 9、F 10、G Language practice > Task 3 1、for 2、of 3、in 4、as 5、by Language practice > Task 4 1、sharpen 2、idealize 3、memorize 4、simplify 5、motivate 6、beautify 7、strengthen 8、modernize Language practice > Task 5 1、that he had finished all the work before I arrived. 2、when and where he had met with the victim the last time. 3、if it was the quickest way to plant huge quantities of seeds. 4、that I had been there for two decades. 5、that I had not reported the problems in time to save trouble. •Cultural Exploration Gaining an intercultural insight
大学跨文化英语综合教程1Unit2课后习题答案 U2 Reading & Digesting Warm-up 1、Amy’s father encourages her by citing Amy’s mother as an example. He says that Amy also has the strength that has enabled her mother to follow her dream. 2、Open for discussion. Language practice > Task 1 1-5: INOJE 6-10: MLHAD 11-15: FCBGK Language practice > Task 2 1、A 2、B 3、C 4、A 5、B 6、B 7、B 8、A 9、D 10、C Language practice > Task 3 1、down 2、from 3、to 4、for 5、in
Language practice > Task 4 1、development 2、internationalization 3、Per severance 4、bitterness 5、educator 6、failure 7、acceptance 8、pressure Language practice > Task 5 1、can 2、May 3、can/may must 4、Must needn’t 5、may 6、need Cultural Exploration Gaining an intercultural insight 1）third culture kid 2）lived abroad 3）intelligent 4）skilled 5）tolerance 6）understanding 7）flexible 8）challenges 9）different 10）delayed
新编跨文化交际英语Unit1-5课后答案 1. Is it still often the case that “everyone’s quick to blame the alien” in the contemporary world? This is still powerful in today‘s social and political rhetoric. For instance, it is not uncommon in today‘s society to hear people say that most, if not all, of the social and economic problems are caused by minorities and immigrants. 2. What’s the difference between today’s intercultural contact and that of any time in the past? Today‘s intercultural encounters are far more numerous and of greater importance than in any time in history. 3. What have made intercultural contact a very common phenomenon in our life today? New technology, in the form of transportation and communication systems, has accelerated intercultural contact; innovative communication systems have encouraged and facilitated cultural interaction; globalization of the economy has brought people together; changes in immigration patterns have also contributed to intercultural encounter. 4. How do you understand the sentence “culture is everything and everywhere”? Culture supplies us with the answers to questions about what the world looks like and how we live and communicate within that world. Culture teaches us how to behave in our life from the instant of birth. It is omnipresent.
岳豪华东师范大学跨文化交际英语教程1课后答案 1、I think ______ time with my friends is fun for me.（）[单选题] * A. spend B. spend C. spending(正确答案) D. spent 2、He was very excited to read the news _____ Mo Yan had won the Nobel Prize for literature [单选题] * A. which B. what C. how D. that(正确答案) 3、They might have found a better hotel if they _________ a few more kilometers. [单选题]* A. drove B. would drive C. were to drive D. had driven(正确答案)
4、Just use this room for the time being ,and we’ll offer you a larger one _______it becomes available [单选题] * A. as soon as(正确答案) B unless . C as far as D until 5、He spoke too fast, and we cannot follow him. [单选题] * A. 追赶 B. 听懂(正确答案) C. 抓住 D. 模仿 6、You could hardly imagine _______ amazing the Great Wall was. [单选题] * A. how(正确答案) B. what C. why D. where 7、Mike and his friend are going to the _______ to see the new action movie tonight. [单选题] *
大学跨文化英语阅读教程第1册（麦金）课后习题答案解析第一章介绍大学跨文化英语阅读 课后习题1：选择题 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.D 课后习题2：填空题 1.globalization 2.cultural https://www.doczj.com/doc/3d19246114.html,munication 4.understanding
课后习题3：简答题 1.跨文化英语阅读的重要性在于帮助学生理解不同文 化背景下的语言和思维方式，从而提高他们的跨文化沟通 能力。 2.跨文化英语阅读的优势在于增进学生对不同文化的 尊重和理解，拓宽他们的世界观，并且能够培养学生的批 判思维能力和文化敏感度。 3.学生可以通过阅读不同文化背景的文学作品、新闻 报道、社会文化研究等材料来进行跨文化英语阅读。 课后习题4：论述题 跨文化英语阅读对于大学生学习英语是极其重要的。首先，随着经济全球化的加速推进，英语已成为全球沟通的共同语言。通过跨文化英语阅读，学生不仅可以提高自己的英语阅读和写作能力，还可以了解不同国家和地区的文化背景，从而更好地适应跨文化沟通的需求。 此外，跨文化英语阅读还可以增进学生对其他文化的理解 和尊重。通过阅读来自不同文化背景的材料，学生可以深入了解不同文化的价值观、习俗、历史和社会背景，从而避免因文化差异而引发的误解和冲突。
最后，跨文化英语阅读还可以培养学生的批判思维能力和文化敏感度。通过阅读和分析不同文化背景下的文献资料，学生可以提高自己的批判思维能力，保持客观的态度对待不同文化现象，并能够准确地理解和评估不同文化观点和立场。 综上所述，大学跨文化英语阅读教程第1册对于培养学生的英语阅读能力、跨文化沟通能力以及批判思维能力等方面具有重要意义。通过认真学习和实践，学生可以在跨文化交流中取得更好的效果，提高自身的国际竞争力。