中央电大2012年7月跨文化交际试题(4)

they are not. They tend to form and end friendship quickly. means,"Americans tend to move from one place to another".

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19. Because their children began to go to different schools.20. They need to learn how to make friends quickly.、、

Part 2. (1 5 points, 3 points each)

2 1. F

22. T

23. F

24. T

25. F

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1) In China, a visit to home always includes a mea l. And the guest always brings a

relatively rich present to the host

. And the present should be well wrapped or untouched. 2) In the west, a visit to home only means a meeting, not necessarily including a mea l. And the present is treated not as importantly as it is in China. 3) I acted in a way that was based on Chinese customs, so I felt the American way was very interesting (unusua l) . Question 27. Case 2 (1 5 points, 10 points for the analysis, 5 points for overall language quality) 1) A Chinese student would always thank his/her teacher for the latter' shelp, but would seldom do so to his/her parents because Chinese people don' t usually say"Thank you" to those who are very close. They would rather choose some implicit ways to show their gratitude and concern, such as saying something like"leile ba?"(累了吧 )"Xinku Ie."(辛苦了〉叮mai

xiexie ba." (快歇歇吧) etc. But one traditional Chinese concept holds that it is the

duty of the young and the junior to do something for the elderly and the senior, and so the latter don't have to say thanks. 2)Saying"Thank you" is very common in America, even between parents and children, husband and wife for very small and ordinary t:lings. So they thank all day long. They use words like"Please","Excuse me","Thank you" in daily conversation, whether between气

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intimates\or between strangers.k

3) Both English and Chinese cultures require their members to respond to thanks. But they have different expressions. The interpreter' s reply was far from the message he/she actually intended to convey. Question 28. Case 3 (1 5 points, 10 points for the analysis, 5 points for overall language quality)1) J im was keeping his promise when he returned the dollar. Americans regard credibility

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it right to rely on others for too much. In American culture, owing too much favors means being dependent. Americans see this as a weakness. They cannot respect themselves if they feel too much"in debt" to other people, financially or otherwise. Instead, they prefer to be,

"free" from obligations to others. . 2)One reason Zhou did not want to accept Jim's dollar was that in Chinese culture it is very important to be generous to friends. Generosity and respect for friends' generosity are two values that explain many Chinese customs and attitudes. Chinese do not try to return small amount of money for they don' t want to suggest to their friends that they are stingy and"haggle over every ounce". This is why Jim' s refusal to accept Zhou' s generosity made Zhou question their friendship.

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试卷代号: 1 0 2 8中央广播电视大学 2 0 11 2012学年度第二学期"开放本科"期末考试

跨文化交际口试题签 ( lA )2012年7月

Instructions for A: You (as A) and another~tudent

(as B) have 10 minutes to prepare a conversation. The

conversation will be divided into 2 parts, each part taking about 5 minutes. In Par

t 1, A will ask the questions, and B will respond. In Part 2, B will ask the questions, and A will respond. The examiner will indicate when to change parts. Note, Final grades will be determined by the accuracy, fluency and appropriateness of your conversation. The two parts of your conversation should have a connection. You will be judged not only on your ability to ask and answer questions, but also on your ability to keep the conversation going on smoothly. possible. Situation: You and B are going to have a'conversation. You will be first talking aboutdiffere时friendships in difference'旨in

Your conversation should flow as naturally as

China and in the West; and then moving to the topic of cross-cultural

non-verbal communication. Your conversation will be in two parts. Each takes

about 5 minutes. Your examiner will indicate when to change to the second part. Part 1: Differ en t Friendships in China and in the West A starts the conversation by asking the first question, followed by more questions. B mainly answers questions. This part of your conversation should last about 5 minutes.

You are A. Your questions should be related to the topic of different friendships in Chinaand in the West. Here are some suggestions:

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