1、【多选题】li lei is going abroad and looking forward to_______. a、the british high tea b、visiting disneyland c、meeting superstars d、watching football games
2、【多选题】han meimei is going abroad and is worried that_______. a、she can't get used to the tasteless food b、she can't make any friends c、she can't deal with the weather d、she can't do well at school
3、【判断题】to form a general understanding of a culture from books and films might be helpful, but could also lead to misunderstanding or culture shock.
1.3lecture:defining "culture"
1、【单选题】it's widely accepted that culture is like________ a、a hamburger b、an iceberg c、a boat d、a web
2、【单选题】buildings are part of_____ culture. a、material b、institutional c、spiritual d、none of the above
3、【多选题】which of the following items belong to culture? a、literature b、philosophy c、music d、value
4、【判断题】culture is inborn and cannot be taught.
1.4lecture:defining "intercultural communication"
1、【多选题】a cultural difference could be a difference in______ a、race b、religious belief c、geographical region d、nationality
2、【判断题】the phrase“intercultural communication” broadly refers to communication between people with different cultural backgrounds.
3、【判断题】the technical talk between a female engineer and a male engineer is intercultural communication.
4、【判断题】the contact between a chinese buddhist and an indian buddhist might not be considered as intercultural communication.
1.5story 2 : li lei's concern for professor white
1、【单选题】li lei angered professor white by saying "you are______." a、late b、old c、fat d、old-fashioned
2、【多选题】in english culture, "old" often comes with such connotations as________. a、wise b、respectable c、useless d、weak
3、【多选题】in chinese culture, elderly people are considered________. a、weak b、stubborn c、wise d、experienced
1.6lecture: stumbling blocks in intercultural communication
1、【单选题】which of the following items is not a major stumbling block in intercultural communication? a、language difference b、misunderstanding nonverbal communication c、stereotypes d、bad personality
2、【判断题】the "ok" gesture means "ok" worldwide.
3、【判断题】a stereotype is a fixed, over-generalized belief about a particular group or class of people.
4、【判断题】being sensitive and thoughtful is the best way to prepare us to cope with high anxiety in intercultural communication.
1.7let's talk: personal intercultural experiences
1、【判断题】americans prefer hot water to cold water even in winter.
2、【判断题】ukrainians and russians don't like cold water in winter as they think cold water make them sick.
1.8professor white's notes: cultural shock and cultural adaptation
1、【单选题】how many phases does culture shock have? a、two b、three c、four d、five
2、【判断题】culture shock is an experience a person may have when one moves to a cultural environment which is defferent from one's own.
1.10[test] test for chapter one
1、【单选题】it's widely accepted that culture is like________. a、a hamburger b、an iceberg c、a boat d、a web
2、【单选题】education falls into_____ culture. a、material b、institutional c、spiritual d、none of the above
3、【单选题】which of the following statements is not true? a、culture is changing. b、one particular culture could be influenced by other cultures. c、culture is truly static. d、underlying values change much slower than behaviors and customs do.
4、【单选题】which of the following items is not a major stumbling block in intercultural communication? a、language difference b、misunderstanding nonverbal communication c、stereotypes d、bad personality
5、【单选题】the contact between a white american girl and an asian-american girl might be considered as _________ communication. a、cross-national b、cross-gender c、cross-color d、cross-racial
6、【多选题】which of the following items belong to culture? a、religion b、philosophy c、norms d、value
7、【多选题】a cultural difference could be a difference in______. a、race b、religious belief c、geographical region d、nationality
8、【多选题】in english culture, "old" often comes with such connotations as________. a、wise b、respectable c、useless d、weak
9、【判断题】culture is not inborn and is learned in one's life.
10、【判断题】the iceberg model of culture is developed by american anthropologist edward t. hall
11、【判断题】being sensitive and thoughtful is the best way to prepare us to cope with high anxiety in intercultural communication.
12、【判断题】a stereotype is a fixed, over-generalized belief about a particular group or class of people.
13、【判断题】intercultural communication equals to communication between people coming from different countires.
14、【简答题】in what ways has traditional chinese culture been influenced by foreign cultures? give some examples to illustrate.
15、【简答题】in your opinion, what makes intercultural communication difficult?
2.2story 3 : what can i call you?
1、【单选题】what does han meimei call her neighbor jennifer in the story? a、jenneifer b、darling c、aunt jennifer d、sister jennifer
2、【单选题】richard would like meimei to call him______. a、uncle b、uncle richard c、mr. richard d、richard
3、【单选题】in english culture, ___________ are commonly preferred to address people in daily life. a、titles b、first names c、family names d、titles followed by family names
2.3lecture:forms of address
1、【多选题】which of the following titles are customarily used together with a person's surname in addressing? a、professor b、doctor c、judge d、governor
2、【判断题】it's appropriate to call a british man alan jones, who is a manager, manager jones.
3、【判断题】if you don't know whether a woman you are talking to is married or not, you can use "ms. " to address her.
4、【判断题】"sister" and "brother" are usually used to address one's siblings in english-speaking countries.
2.4story 4 : li lei accidentally got himself a date
1、【多选题】in the story, monica said she would love to have dinner with li lei because_____ a、she thought li lei invited her to dinner. b、she had a crush on li lei. c、she was hungry and lonely. d、she misunderstood li lei.
2、【判断题】in china, the question "have you eaten?" is a typical way of greeting others.
3、【判断题】in britain, the question "have you eaten?" would be regarded as an invitation to a meal.
2.5lecture: greeting
1、【多选题】which of the following expressions can be used to greet someone you haven't seen in a while? a、good to see you. b、pleasure to meet you. c、what's up? d、long time no see.
2、【判断题】“how are you ?” is a formal and polite way of greeting in english.
3、【判断题】chinese people usually greet others by commenting on the weather.
4、【判断题】it's natural for american people to greet by commenting on the other's looks or possessions.
2.6lecture: building conversations
1、【单选题】which of the followings is an effective way of keeping a conversation going? a、ask open-ended questions b、ask personal questions c、say the other person's name time and again d、talk about yourself
2、【多选题】which are safe and easy questions to ask to start a conversation with anyone? a、hobbies b、holidays c、hometown d、the weather
3、【多选题】which are the topics you should be careful about when conversing with a westerner? a、age b、salary c、marriage d、job
4、【判断题】saying "i don't mean to be rude, but..." before asking an awkard or personal question makes that question less offensive.
2.7story 5 : meimei didn’t have enough
1、【单选题】han meimei refused rachel's offer of drink because_____. a、she was not thirsty b、she was not feeling well c、she was trying to be polite d、she was not good-mannered
2、【单选题】han meimei asked for only one slice of pizza because______. a、she was not accustomed to western food b、she was on a diet c、she was trying to be polite d、she was not very hungry
3、【判断题】in china, usually the host will not take the guest's "no" for an answer while an american host certainly will.
2.8story 6 : meimei says“where, where”
1、【单选题】meimei said "where, where" in the story because______. a、she felt embarrassed b、she was showing modesty c、she has no other words to say d、she wanted to know which part of her was beautiful
2、【单选题】jack was _______ meimei's reply "where, where" a、glad at b、confused about c、irritated by d、satisfied with
3、【多选题】american people usually _____ other's praise on them. a、negate b、accept c、believe d、thank
2.9lecture: compliments in china and the west
1、【判断题】chinese people are often suspected of “fishing for compliments”.
2、【判断题】in america, it is common for a man to informally give a woman compliments on her looks or clothing.
3、【判断题】out of politeness, chinese tend to accpet others' compliments and they feel comfortable doing that.
4、【判断题】the best compliments are those that point out someone’s physical traits rather than personal qualities.
2.10let's talk:daily verbal communication
1、【判断题】" have you eaten?" functions the same in english as in chinese.
2、【判断题】people hug when they first meet each other in english-speaking culture.
3、【判断题】"what's up ?" can be used to greet each other in english.
2.11professor white's notes:hall’s cultural context model
1、【多选题】what are some features of high context cultures? a、foster long-lasting relationships b、require little explanation c、have stronger boundaries d、can not be defined
2、【多选题】what are some features of low context cultures? a、tend to make short-term relationships b、can change quickly c、are more individualistic d、require little explanation
2.13[test] test for chapter two
1、【单选题】which of the followings is an effective way of keeping a conversation going? a、ask open-ended questions b、ask personal questions c、say the other person's name time and again d、talk about yourself
2、【单选题】in english-speaking countries, for a man called andrew lewis, the inappropriate form of address is ______. a、mr. lewis b、andrew c、andy d、mr. andrew
3、【单选题】______ is not one of the many social social functions which compliments have. a、inviting people b、greeting people c、encouraging people d、overcoming embarrassment
4、【多选题】which of the following titles are customarily used together with a person's surname in addressing? a、professor b、doctor c、judge d、governor
5、【多选题】which of the following expressions can be used to greet someone you haven't seen in a while? a、good to see you. b、pleasure to meet you. c、what's up? d、long time no see.
6、【多选题】which are the topics you should be careful about when conversing with a westerner? a、age b、salary c、marriage d、job
7、【多选题】what are some features of high context cultures? a、foster long-lasting relationships b、require little explanation c、have stronger boundaries d、can not be defined
8、【填空题】chinese people are often suspected of _______________ which means they try to make people say something nice about them.
9、【判断题】it's appropriate to call a british man alan jones, who is a manager, manager jones.
10、【判断题】chinese people usually greet others by commenting on the weather.
11、【判断题】“how are you ?” is a formal and polite way of greeting in english.
12、【判断题】out of politeness, chinese tend to accpet others' compliments and they feel comfortable doing that.
13、【判断题】people hug when they first meet each other in english-speaking culture.
14、【判断题】"what's up ?" can be used to greet each other in english.
15、【简答题】explain why the typical chinese way of greeting "have you eaten yet" is improper to westerners?
3.2story 7 : li lei got a green baseball cap
1、【单选题】which word best describes li lei's reaction when he saw the green cap? a、surprised b、shocked c、embarrassed d、annoyed
2、【判断题】li lei probably will wear the cap in the future because his friends told him he shouldn't feel weird.
3、【判断题】in china, giving a man a green cap indicates that the man is cheating on his wife.
3.3lecture:culturally loaded words
1、【单选题】what's the connotation of "east wind" in english? a、wind that brings spring and warms b、wind that brings coldness c、wind that brings good luck d、wind that brings bad luck
2、【多选题】which of the following chinese terms don't have counterparts in english? a、阴阳 b、气功 c、单位 d、大字报
3、【简答题】what's the connotation of "dragon" in english?
4、【简答题】what does the phrase "to start a family" mean in english?
3.4story 8 : what’s wrong with “ dog shit”？
1、【填空题】"______" is a better option than "dog shit" when we refer to the excretion of dogs.
2、【判断题】in the story, the sign written by li lei was considered as improper by english people.
3、【判断题】four-letter words like some s-words and f-words are improper in most conversations.
3.5lecture:verbal taboos & euphemisms
1、【多选题】what are some common areas of verbal taboo in english and chinese. a、death and illness b、sex c、pregnancy d、excretion
2、【多选题】what are some euphemisms for " pregnant"? a、be expecting b、be in the family way c、be under the weather d、have a bun in the oven
3、【简答题】give an euphemism for the word "poor".
4、【简答题】what does " have an intimacy' or "have an affair " mean?
3.6story 9: jack is everywhere!
1、【填空题】the english idiom "________________" means the lovers will be together.
2、【填空题】the english idiom "________________" refers to a man who is good at pleasing women.
3、【填空题】the english idiom "________________" refers to someone who can do a lot of things.
3.7lecture: cultural reflections on idioms
1、【单选题】which of the following statements is not true? a、idioms include proverbs, slangs, etc. b、an idiom doesn't exactly mean what the words say. c、an idiom is an expression that has a metaphorical meaning. d、one can always find an english equivalent for a chinese idiom.
2、【单选题】which of the following idioms comes from roman mythology? a、love is blind. b、a judas kiss c、pandora's box d、a dog in the manger
3、【简答题】put the english proverb " like father, like son." into chinese.
4、【简答题】put the chinese idiom " 挥金如土" into english.
3.8let's talk:verbal communication
1、【判断题】"feel in the pink" means you are in good health in english.
2、【判断题】red is a lucky colour in all cultures.
3、【判断题】in peru, china and america, yellow has the same connotation.
3.9professor white's notes:sapir-whorf hypothesis on language and thoughts
1、【判断题】the sapir-whorf hypothesis states that the way people think is strongly affected by their native languages.
2、【判断题】followers of chomsky are against the sapir-whorf hypothesis on language and thoughts.
3.11[test] test for chapter three
1、【单选题】what's the connotation of "east wind" in english? a、wind that brings spring and warm b、wind that brings coldness c、wind that brings good luck d、wind that brings bad luck
2、【单选题】how do you put "副教授” into english? a、vice professor b、associate professor c、deputy professor d、assistant professor
3、【单选题】which of the following idioms comes from roman mythology? a、love is blind. b、a judas kiss c、pandora's box d、a dog in the manger
4、【单选题】which of the following idioms comes from the bible? a、pandora's box b、love is blind c、a judas kiss d、a dog in the manger
5、【多选题】which of the following chinese terms don't have counterparts in english? a、阴阳 b、气功 c、单位 d、大字报
6、【多选题】what are some euphemisms for " pregnant"? a、be expecting b、be in the family way c、be under the weather d、have a bun in the oven
7、【多选题】what are some common areas of verbal taboo in english and chinese? a、death and illness b、sex c、pregnancy d、excretion
8、【填空题】the english idiom "________________" refers to someone who can do a lot of things.
9、【判断题】in peru, china and america, yellow has the same connotation.
10、【判断题】"feel in the pink" means you are in good health in english.
11、【判断题】four-letter words like some s-words and f-words are improper in most conversations.
12、【简答题】what's the connotation of "dragon" in english?
13、【简答题】what's the connotation of "intellectural" in english?
14、【简答题】put "speak of the devil, and he appears. " into chinese.
15、【简答题】put "great minds think alike. " into chinese.
4.2story 10 :you are late
1、【单选题】in _____, if it's not something urgent, it's ok to be late for an hour or two. a、china b、india c、the u.k.
2、【判断题】as guests, the chinese usually appear exactly at the meal time.
3、【判断题】british people normally turn up at a party exactly at the appointed time or a couple of minutes late.
4.3lecture:time language
1、【判断题】the amount of information conveyed by language in face-to-face communication is much more that conveyed by body language.
2、【判断题】there are differences in nonverbal expression of the same meaning or feeling across cultures.
3、【判断题】in a monochronic time culture, people can schedule several activities at the same time.
4、【判断题】china is a present-oriented culture from the perspective of time orientation.
4.4story 11： li lei was kissed by sophia
1、【判断题】jessica from the u.s. hugged li lei because she thought li lei was adorable.
2、【判断题】people in different cultures have different preferences for physical distance.
3、【判断题】french people generally have less physical contacts than british people.
4.5lecture: space language
1、【判断题】personal space is the physical space immediately surrounding someone.
2、【判断题】according to hall, a typical "intimate distance" in america is 45-80 centimetres.
3、【判断题】gender is a factor which determines personal space. in chinese culture, the distance between women is shorter than that between men.
4、【判断题】china belongs to "touch culture" when it comes to whether we have a lot of body touch.
4.6story 12 ：cross my fingers
1、【填空题】in india, waggling one's head from side to side actually means ______ (yes/no).
2、【判断题】the same gesture may has different meanings in different cultures.
3、【判断题】in british culture, crossing one's index finger and middle finger is a gesture of showing love.
4.7lecture:body language (i)
1、【判断题】in china, people often fall into chairs, put their feet on their feet on the desks as they think it is a casual posture.
2、【判断题】in japan, when men bow each other, they usually do it at a bigger angle than japanese women.
3、【判断题】“thumbs up”is a rude gesture in australia.
4、【判断题】the chinese and japanese find blowing your nose in public or on the dinner table extremely rude.
4.8lecture:body language (ii)
1、【判断题】a japanese executive is likely to interpret a smile as a sign of lack of seriousness.
2、【判断题】being able to control emotions is one of the characters of noble men in chinese concepts.
3、【判断题】japanese believe that the more eye contact, the higher the level of respect.
4、【判断题】different cultures might share different facial expressions.
4.9let's talk:nonverbal communication
1、【判断题】american boys and girls hold hands whenever they are hanging out.
2、【判断题】the gesture of ok has the same meaning in different cultures.
4.10professor white's notes:kluckhohn and strodtbeck’s model on cultural value orientation
1、【多选题】what are those basic human concerns? a、human nature b、relationship to natural world c、human activity d、social relations
2、【判断题】the value orientation method has been used widely in cross-cultural situations, including in higher education, health services, and conflict resolution.
4.12[test] test for chapter four
1、【判断题】in face-to-face communication, it is asserted that about 70% of message is conveyed by nonverbal means.
2、【判断题】american boys and girls hold hands whenever they are hanging out.
3、【判断题】china is a present-oriented culture from the perspective of time orientation.
4、【判断题】in a monochronic time culture, people can schedule several activities at the same time.
5、【判断题】according to hall, a typical "intimate distance" in america is 45-80 centimetres.
6、【判断题】personal space is the physical space immediately surrounding someone.
7、【判断题】generally speaking, extroverts prefer more personal space than introverts.
8、【判断题】arabs belong to "touch culture".
9、【判断题】“thumbs up”is a rude gesture in australia.
10、【判断题】in china, people often fall into chairs, put their feet on their feet on the desks as they think it is a casual posture.
11、【判断题】japanese believe that the more eye contact, the higher the level of respect.
12、【判断题】being able to control emotions is one of the characters of noble men in chinese concepts.
13、【判断题】british people normally turn up at a party exactly at the appointed time or a couple of minutes late.
14、【判断题】much of our nonverbal behaviors tend to be elusive, spontaneous and frequently goes beyond our awareness.
15、【判断题】latin american, african and arab cultures are m-time cultures.
5.2lecture: sex and gender
1、【单选题】which of the following word do not belong to the category of gender? a、feminine b、boyish c、girl d、lesbian
2、【多选题】which of the following words can be categorized into sex? a、man b、masculine c、female d、tomboy
3、【多选题】which of the followings are the roots of gender differences? a、family communication, particularly between mothers and children b、recreational interactions among children c、different treatments since early stage of life d、different nature
4、【填空题】_____ is determined by genetics and biology; while _______ is produced by society. (sex / gender)
5.3story 13 ： jack is not happy?
1、【判断题】meimei and rachel thought jack was not happy because he refused to talk to them.
2、【判断题】girls normally like to talk about every little thing in their lives.
3、【判断题】men don't like to talk about everyting, and they tend to talk to solve problems.
1、【单选题】which of the following is not the style of masculine speaking? a、being assertive b、establishing power and status c、solving problems d、showing understanding
2、【多选题】from the video clip, when do women keep silent? a、she is angry. b、she is tired. c、when she doesn’t trust him any more. d、what she has to say would be hurtful.
3、【多选题】which of the followings are considered the style of feminine speaking? a、disclosing self b、conveying information c、building relationships and collaborating d、showing understanding, empathy, interest
4、【填空题】_____ (report / rapport) talk is the typical monologic style of males, which focuses on accomplishing goals. ______ (report / rapport) talk is considered the typical conversational style of females, which seeks to establish connection with others.
5.5story 14： meimei got angry with her boyfriend
1、【单选题】when han meimei told his boyfriend in china that "i was not feeling good", which response did she prefer to hear? a、go to see a doctor. b、i love you so much.
2、【单选题】when han meimei told his boyfriend in china that the course was so difficult that she felt stressed, which response did she prefer to hear? a、make a study plan. b、i love you so much.
3、【单选题】when han meimei told his boyfriend in china that she felt so lonely in america, which response did she prefer to hear? a、i love you baby. b、wait for me, i will come to you tomorrow.
5.6lecture: understanding cross-gender communication
1、【单选题】in masculine culture, what do feedback as nodding, “um”, “uh huh” and “yes” mean when listening to others? a、being responsive. b、showing interest. c、not signaling agreement. d、agreement.
2、【多选题】from the video clip, which of the followings are examples of common problems in communication between men and women? a、giving support. b、giving feedback. c、expressing care. d、doing it yourself.
3、【多选题】what are the principles for effective cross-gender communication? a、suspend judgment. b、recognize the validity of different communication styles. c、provide translation cues. d、seek translation cues. e、enlarge your communication style.
4、【简答题】among the principles listed, which one has been mentioned repetitively?
5.7professor white's notes:hofstede’s cultural dimensions
1、【多选题】please choose the correct statements about hofstede’s cultural dimensions. a、it is a framework for cross-cultural communication. b、it was not developed by geert hofstede. c、a. it describes the effects of a society's culture on the values of its members. d、it describes how these values relate to behavior
2、【判断题】the theory proposed six dimensions along which cultural values could be analyzed: individualism-collectivism; uncertainty avoidance; power distance, masculinity-femininity, long-term orientation, and indulgence versus self-restraint.
5.9[test] test for chapter five
1、【单选题】which of the following is not the style of masculine speaking? a、being assertive b、establishing power and status c、solving problems d、showing understanding
2、【单选题】in masculine culture, what do feedback as nodding, “um”, “uh huh” and “yes” mean when listening to others? a、being responsive. b、showing interest. c、not signaling agreement. d、agreement.
3、【单选题】read the scenario. is a possibly a male or a female? a and b got married a few years ago. a is the life and soul of the party when they go out, chatting away loudly and seems interested in all topics. but at home a does not have much to say and b does most of the talking. a、a is possibly male. b、a is possibly female.
4、【多选题】which of the following words can be categorized into sex? a、man b、masculine c、female d、tomboy
5、【多选题】which of the followings are the roots of gender differences? a、family communication, particularly between mothers and children b、recreational interactions among children c、different treatments since early stage of life d、different nature
6、【多选题】which of the followings are considered the style of feminine speaking? a、disclosing self b、conveying information c、building relationships and collaborating d、showing understanding, empathy, interest
7、【填空题】in his book titled men are from ____(mars; venus), women are from _______(mars; venus), john gray, the author, puts men and women in different worlds, explains some common conflicts, and offers advice on how to counteract differences.
8、【填空题】_____ is determined by genetics and biology; while______is produced by society. (sex / gender)
9、【填空题】______talk is the typical monologic style of males, which focuses on accomplishing goals. (report / rapport)
10、【填空题】______talk is considered the typical conversational style of females, which seeks to establish connection with others. (report / rapport)
11、【判断题】a lady might be faminine, masculine or a combination of both.
12、【判断题】in feminine culture, communication is probably the primary way to express and expand closeness.
13、【判断题】sex and gender are synonymous.
14、【判断题】masculine socialization stresses doing things and regards action as the primary way to create and express closeness.
15、【判断题】the first and last principle for effective cross-gender communication is suspending judgement.
6.8[test] test for chapter six
1、【单选题】the black forest cherry cake is a traditional food in_______. a、the netherlands b、germany c、france d、the great britain
2、【单选题】ugali is just like maize flour that is grinded and is made as palm. it's a traditional food in_____. a、thailand b、germany c、iran d、kenya
3、【单选题】______ is regarded as the national food in thailand. a、tom yum kung b、shrimps c、bananas d、seashells
4、【单选题】_______is the main part of iranians’ breakfast. a、milk b、bread c、beaf d、rice
5、【单选题】kingsday, which is the king's birthday, is a very traditional holiday in______. a、the netherlands b、germany c、sweden d、kenya
6、【单选题】the place in the picture is in ______. a、germany b、the netherlands c、kenya d、iran
7、【单选题】the place in the picture is in ______. a、germany b、the netherlands c、thailand d、kenya
8、【单选题】the place in the picture is in ______. a、germany b、the netherlands c、thailand d、finland
9、【单选题】the place in the picture is in ______. a、egypt b、tanzania c、kenya d、nepal
10、【多选题】______ are some taboos in iran. a、women are obliged to wear scarf and uniform while they are outside of the house. b、drinking alcohol in public c、having sexual relations before marriage d、being homosexual