In most cultures, when you meet acquaintances for the first time during a day, it is norma

第1题

Most importantly, such an experience helps ______ a heightened sensitivity to other cultur

es and will bring about a greater appreciation or one's own culture as well.

A．coach

B．forsake

C．foster

D．censor

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第2题

Latin American, African, Arab and most Asian cultures are M-time cultures.（)

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第3题

Definitions of communication from many Western countries stress harmony, which is most

notable in cultures with a Christianity tradition.()

此题为判断题(对，错)。

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第4题

If an American stays alone at weekend，most probably__________ ．A.he is considered to be to

If an American stays alone at weekend，most probably__________ ．

A.he is considered to be too individualistic

B.he enjoys the freedom to avoid socializing

C.he cannot get along with people from other cultures

D.his or her vi．ews conflict with those of others who speak different languages

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第5题

听力原文：The best interview is one in which there is two-way communication between the emp

听力原文： The best interview is one in which there is two-way communication between the employer and the job applicant. Often there is some "small talk" at the beginning of the interview, which is actually very important, because the applicant's answers may indicate how easily the person can converse. A job seeker who appears unfriendly or unsociable may not be offered a position, even if the person is the most qualified. Employers look for people who seem to be likeable and easy to work with as well as technically competent.

The first few minutes of the interview are very important when it comes to making a good impression. A smile and handshake are expected after the job applicant walks into the prospective employer's office. In addition, the applicant must pay attention to certain areas related to personal appearance. During the interview, a supervisor or manager will ask the applicant questions that must be answered fully but without excessive detail. It is important to watch the employer's face for nonverbal cues as to whether enough has been said.

Some people may have difficulty answering certain questions because of their cultural perspectives. In cultures where humility and modesty are virtues, the question "what are your strengths" could be embarrassing. In many cultures, like several Asian cultures, people are taught not to talk or boast about their individual accomplishments. Yet, during an interview, an employer often wants the job applicant to talk about his or her accomplishments. In an American interview, applicants must learn to present themselves in the most positive light. This is a challenge for many people from other countries.

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A．The applicant who is dominating the interview can easily get the job.

B．Those who are both sociable and competent in technology are welcomed.

C．Small talk can help the interviewee to appear friendly and sociable.

D．The employer can judge whether the applicant is qualified or not from "small talk".

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第6题

You may meet Americans who know very little about your country。 If this（1）the case, be patient with them. Unfortunately， little is taught about the cultures or customs of other countries in America schools. The United States has always been separated from older countries by the vast oceans to the East and West of the country. As a（2） Americans have not become so familiar with different cultures and other ways of doing things as is often the case in older countries. If Americans try to help you（3）something that is very familiar to you,if they mistake your country for another of thousands of kilometers away,be patient with them。 The United States has developed into a modern nation in a very short time（4）with many other countries—only about 300 years. Americans have been very busy with growth of the country， with building roads and cities, establishing free education for millions of children, and making inventions， discoveries, and developments to benefit the whole world. The Nation's attention has been on the United States,not on the world, during most of this（5）period.It is only since World War Two （1939-1945） that Americans have been more interested in other parts of the World。

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第7题

London: Melting Pot of CulturesDid you know that London is one of the most multicultura

London: Melting Pot of Cultures

Did you know that London is one of the most multicultural cities in the world？ Here, there are about 300 different cultures living side by side. Forget tea and sandwiches, now it is more common for a Londoner to drink cappuccino for breakfast, and eat Thai food for lunch in the local pub. Let’s see how life has changed in Britain’s capital.

A India

Most people from India arrived in London in the 1950s and 60s. Now there is a strong Asian presence here – in the shops, markets and, of course, the restaurants. In fact, curry is Britain’s favorite takeaway meal. A typical family has a curry every two weeks, either delivered or bought ready-made from the supermarket. Indian people live all over London. Southall, in the far west of the city, is one of many places well known for its Indian culture.

B Poland

This community represents more than 1% of the UK’s total population and is growing rapidly. In London, many Polish people live in the Hammersmith area, in the west of the city. Here, there are several Catholic churches, and delicatessens which sell the country’s specialities such as beetroot soup (barszcz) or Polish cakes and snacks. Were they right to come？ Young Poles say they can easily earn three times as much money here as at home, where unemployment remains high.

C West Africa

West Africans – mainly from Ghana and Nigeria – have brought a wealth of languages, music and culture to the British capital. Many London markets sell their traditional foods like yams and different types of rice. A lot of Nigerians live in the south-east London area, in suburbs like Deptford.

1、When did most people from India arrive in London？

A、The 1950s and 60s.

B、The 1950s.

C、The 1960s.

2、How often does a typical family have a curry？

A、Two times.

B、Every two weeks.

C、Two weeks.

3、Where do many Polish people live？

A、The east of the city.

B、Catholic churches.

C、The Hammersmith area.

4、Why do Polish people come to London？

A、They can earn three times as much money in the UK.

B、Unemployment remains high in the UK.

C、They are growing rapidly.

5、What kind of traditional West Africa foods do markets sell？

A、Ghana and Nigeria.

B、Languages，music and culture.

C、Yams and different types of rice.

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第8题

In the United States, older people rarely live with their adult children. But in many othe

r cultures children are expected to care【1】their aged parents. In some parts of Italy, the percentage of adult children who【2】with their parents【3】65 to 70 percent. In Thailand, too, children are expected to take care of their elderly parents; few Thai elderly live【4】. What explains these differences in living arrangements【5】cultures？ Modernization theory【6】the extended family household to low levels of economic development. In traditional societies, the elderly live with their children in large extended family units for economic reasons. But with modernization, children move to urban areas, leaving old people【7】in【8】rural areas. Yet modernization theory cannot explain why extended family households were never common in the United States or England, or why families in Italy, which is fully modernized,【9】a strong tradition of intergenerational living. Clearly, economic development alone cannot explain【10】living arrangements. Another theory associated intergenerational living arrangements with inheritance patterns. In some cultures, the stem family pattern of inheritance【11】.【12】this system, parents live with a married child, usually the oldest son, who then【13】their property when they die. The stem family system was once common in Japan, but changes in inheritance laws,【14】broader social changes brought【15】 by industrialization and urbanization, have【16】the【17】.In 1960 about 80 percent of Japanese over 65 lived with their children; by 1990 only 60 percent did-a figure that is still high【18】U.S. standards, but which has been【19】steadily. In Korea, too, traditional living arrangements are【20】: the percentage of aged Koreans who live with a son declined from 77 percent in 1984 to 50 percent just 10 years later. Although most elderly Koreans still expect to live with a son, their adult children do not expect to live with their children when they grow old.

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A．about

B．after

C．for

D．over

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第9题

An owl（猫头鹰) is a bird. There are two basic types of owls: typical owls and barn owls. O

An owl(猫头鹰) is a bird. There are two basic types of owls: typical owls and barn owls. Owls live in almost every country of the world.

Owls are mostly nocturnal, meaning they are awake at night. Owls are predators——they hunt the food that they eat. Owls hunt for mice and other small mammals, insects, and even fish. Owls are well adapted for hunting. Their soft feathers make their flight nearly silent. They have very good hearing, which helps them to hunt well in the darkness. The sharp hooked beaks and claws of the owl make it very easy to tear apart prey quickly, although owls also eat some prey whole.

Owl eyes are unusual. Like most predators, both of the owl's eyes face front. The owl cannot move its eyes. Owls are far-sighted, which means they can see very well far away, but they can't see up close very well at all. Fortunately, their distant vision is what they use for hunting, and they can see far away even in low light.

Owl can turn their heads 180 degrees. This makes it look like they might be able to turn their heads all the way around, but 180 degrees is all the owl needs to see what's going on all around him.

(66) Perhaps because of the owl's mysterious appearance, especially its round eyes and flexible neck, there are a lot of myths and superstitions (迷信) about owls. Many cultures believe that owls are unusually wise. Because owls are nocturnal, some cultures associate owls with bad omens. However, owls probably do not interact with the fates of humans at all. In fact, some owl species may become extinct because of humans.

Which of the following is NOT true about owls？

A．Owls eat small animals.

B．Owls are able to fly silently.

C．Owls have very poor vision.

D．Owls have flexible necks.

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第10题

In most cultures, when you meet acquaintances for the first time during a day, it is norma

l to greet them. The main purpose of this greeting is to 【C1】______ a good relationship between the people 【C2】______ and each language usually has 【C3】______ set phrases which can be used for this purpose. Sometimes, though, there can be 【C4】______ differences in the type of phrases which can be used, and cultural misunderstandings can easily 【C5】______ . The following is a true example.

A young British woman went toHong Kong to work, and at the time of her 【C6】______ she knew nothing about the Chinese culture of language. 【C7】______ her way to school one day, she went to the bank to get some money. 【C8】______ , the bank clerk asked her if she had had her lunch. She was extremely surprised 【C9】______ such a question because in the British culture it would be 【C10】______ an indirect invitation to lunch. Between unmarried young people it can also 【C11】______ the young man's interest in dating the girl. 【C12】______ this bank clerk was a complete stranger 【C13】______ the British girl, she was very much taken aback (生气), and hastily commented that she had eaten 【C14】______ . After this she 【C15】______ to school and was even more surprised when one of the teachers asked the same question. By now she 【C16】______ that it could not be an invitation, but was puzzled 【C17】______ why they asked it. 【C18】______ the following days she was asked the same question again and again. Only much later 【C19】______ that the question had no real meaning 【C20】______ —it was merely a greeting.

【C1】______

A．build on

B．build up

C．build into

D．build out

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第11题

We use both words and gestures to express our feelings ,but the problem is that these word

s and gestures can be understood in different ways .

It is true that a smile means the same thing in any language . So does laughter or crying . There are also a number of striking similarities in the way different animals show the same feelings . Dogs , tigers and humans , for example , often show their teeth when they are angry . This is probably because they are born with those behavior. patterns .

Fear is another emotion that is shown in much the same way all over the world . In Chinese and English literature , a phrase like “he went pale and began to tremble”suggests that the man is either very afraid or deeply shocked . However , “he opened his eyes wide ” is used to suggest anger in Chinese whereas in English it means surprise . In Chinese surprise can be described in a phrase like “they stretched out their tongues ”. Sticking out your tongue in English is an insulting gesture or expresses strong dislike .

Even in the same culture , people differ in the ability to understand and express feelings Experiments in America have shown that women are usually better than men at recognizing fear ,anger love and happiness on people’s faces . Other studies show that older people usually find it easier to recognize or understand body language than younger people do .

According to the passage , _________.

A.we can hardly understand what people’s gestures mean

B.words and gestures may have different meanings in different cultures

C.words can be better understand by older people

D.gestures can be better understand by most of the people while words can not

People’s facial expressions may be misunderstand because______。A.people of different ages may have different understandings

B.people have different cultures

C.people of different sexes may understand a gesture differently

D.people of different countries speak different languages

Even in the same culture , people_______.A.have different abilities to understand and express feelings

B.have exactly the same understanding of something

C.never fail to understand each other

D.are equally intelligent

From this passage .we can conclude_______.A.words are used as frequently as gestures

B.words are often found difficult to understand

C.words and gestures are both used in expressing feelings

D.gestures are more efficiently used than words

The best title for this passage be________.A.Words and Feelings

B.Words,Gestures and Feelings

C.Gestures and Feelings

D.Culture and Understanding

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