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√ Chinese society places high values on the morals of their people. For example, dating is discouraged early in a young adult’s life The American culture is much more relaxed and some could even argue that there needs to be more morally emphasized. √ Honoring ancestors is very important in Chinese culture. Once a year, all members of a family visit the gravesites of each ancestor and pay their respects. This is in contrast to most Americans who rarely know where the majority of their ancestors are laid to rest because most Americans are immigrants. √ The success of an individual in their academic studies or personal life is downplayed in China and modesty is more emphasized while in America the successes are highly praised and celebrated. People openly show their ambition. √ Most Americans are very time sensitive when it comes to meetings and deadlines. The Chinese do not view time as an absolute but more as a suggestion. × Being sensitive to another person’s needs is very important in Chinese culture. It is expected that you will respect the other person and treat them well. This is a characteristic that unfortunately has fallen on the wayside in most American circles. 12. Skim the following article to decide which statement is the main idea of each paragraph.
1) a 2) c 3) b 4) b 5) c
13. Match the words with their definitions according to the context. Then discuss your answers with your partner, pointing out which sentence provide context clues. 1) l 2) c 3) j 4) d 5) g 6) e 7) b 8) f 9) i 10) k 11) h 12) a
14. Reread the article and decide the statements below are inferred(I) or explicitly expressed(E) or unsaid(U). 1) I, Para.1 2) E, Para.2 3) E, Para.1 4) U, Para.3 5) I, Para.3 6) I, Para.4 7) I, Para.5 8) I, Para.5
Listening
1. Look at the title and the key words of Listening 1 provided by the speaker, and figure out
what the lecturer is going to talk about.
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2. Listen to Part 1 of Listening 1 and circle the correct answer.
1) B 2) A 3) B
3. Listen to Part 2 of Listening 1 and circle the correct answer.
1) A 2) A 3) A
4. Listen to Part 3 of Listening 1 and check the statements bellow and decide whether they
are true (T) or false (F). 1) T 2) F 3) T 4) F 5) T
5. Listen to Part 3 of Listening 1 and complete the following paragraph.
differences, shaping, assumptions, questioning, track, compromise, respect other choices. 6. Listen to Listening 1 again and discuss the patterns and challenges in Cross-Cultural
Communication in groups. You may integrate the information of the previous readings during the discussion. 略。
7. Look at the title and the key words of Listening 2 provided by the speaker, and figure out
what the lecturer is going to talk about. 略。
8. Listen to Part 1 of Listening 2 and circle the best answer.
1) B 2) B 3) A
9. Listen to Part 2 of Listening 2 and answer the questions below. The notes listed in the box
are for your reference.
1) Why is such an expression as “I want this now” rude in some cultures?
Because in this situation, the person who is addressed may feel angry and uncooperative. 2) What does the sentence “the response would have been entirely different”mean? The person so addressed might not have felt angry.
3) Why is the approach not understandable in many cultures? Since the person fails to express his idea directly.
4) Why may some students appear to be very demanding?
Their use of language, their personality, their anxiety, their cultural conditioning, their desire for survival.
5) How can an international student have fewer difficulties in settling into his new way
of life?
He or she should tolerate some misunderstandings and not overreact to confusing situations. 10. Listen to Part 3 of Listening 2 and complete the following paragraph.
minimize, tolerant, practice, considerable pressure.
Writing
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2. Paraphrase each of the sentences below by using as many synonyms as possible.
1) By dealing with the problem directly we can get a new culture.
We can acquire a new culture by approaching the problem directly. 2) It was once thought that man could change his own environment.
The idea that man can alter his own environment was once considered right. 3) All men have equal right despite their social positions.
All people deserve equal rights despite their social status.
4) The method emphasizes independent thinking because it makes each student different.
The method values independent thinking, for it makes each student special. 5) Students are made to find different solutions.
Students are encouraged to comp up with individual solutions. 6) The teacher provide knowledge and student learn to keep it in mind.
The teacher is the source of knowledge and student try to memorize it.
7) There are some obvious disadvantages though they learn better than American students.
Though they learn better than American counterparts there are some serious drawbacks. 8) We need to emphasize cultural awareness because we will make serious mistakes
without it.
The need for cultural awareness should be heightened for lack of it will lead to blunders.
3. Paraphrase each of the sentences below according to the models.
1) We must heighten the need for cross-cultural awareness in our global economies.
The need for greater cross-cultural awareness is heightened in our global economies. 2) If we carefully compare two societies, we will find their beliefs and values are quite different.
A careful comparison of two societies will reveal their different beliefs and values. 3) Some cultures place much emphasis on human control over the environment.
Human control over the environment is highly valued in some cultures.
4) Without cross-cultural competency, we will make great mistakes international business.
Lack of cross-cultural competency can lead to blunders in international business. 5) It is people rather than technology that determine the success or failure of a company.
The success or failure of a company often depends upon people rather than technology. 4. Read the paragraphs taken from this unit and summarize each of them using one sentence
only. Then compare yours with your partner’s Write it on the board and share yours with the rest of the class.
1) Cross-cultural communication can be hard.
2) Every education system in a particular society is influenced by its culture. 3) Attitudes towards conflict vary from culture to culture.
5. Read the following paragraphs carefully, highlight the topic sentences and supporting
sentences, and then tell how the topic sentences are fully supported. 略。
Integrated Exercises
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2. Fill in the following blanks with words and sentences given below. Change the forms where necessary.
1) stereotype; 5) interpersonal; 9) breakdown;
2) competence; 6) intimidating; 10) feature;
3) institution; 7) counterpart; 11) expertise;
4) offence; 8) preservation; 12) ineffective.
3. Guess the meaning of the following words and then add more words using the same prefix or suffix. Share your answers with the class.
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4. Tick off those words or phrases which can not collocate with the head word.
1) participate the interview; 4) pressure in;
2) share with the work; 5) highly jump;
3) acquire money; 6) heighten English levels 9) schedule time
7) contact something; 10) in present
8) view with somebody;
5. Find synonyms (in the box bellow) of the following words as many as possible. Then exchange with your partners. 1) concept (idea, notion, view, theory)