跨文化交际选择题部分简答题.doc

word格式整理版I. Multiple Choice (2 points each)Directions: There are some statements in this section. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C and D, choose the ONE that best completes the statement.1. When you talk with your friends about Picasso, Beethoven, you are talking about culture from _ perspective. A.anthropologic B. intellectual C. social D. psychological2. The dialogues at the United Nations, for example, would be termed _. A.interracial communication B. interethnic communication C.international communication D. interpersonal communication3. _ is the process of putting an idea into a symbol. A. Decoding B. Channel C. Encoding D. Source4. _ refers to anything that distorts the message the source encodes. A. Noise B. Message C. Source D. Context5._ refers to the response of a receiver to a senders message. A. Receiver B. Decoding C. Encoding D. Feedback6. Definitions of communication from many Asian countries stress _, which is most notable in cultures with a Confucian tradition.A.harmony B. exchanging information C. respect D. instrumental function7. Communication does not occur in isolation or in a vacuum, but rather it takes place in a physical and a social context; both establish the rules that govern the interaction. It reflects _. A. communication is symbolic B. communication is systematic C. communication is irreversible D. communication is transactional8. In China, if a Tibetan communicates with a Han, it is _. A. interracial communication B. interethnic communication C.international communication D. interpersonal communication9. The _ is the person with an idea he or she desires to communicate. A. message B.context C.source D. feedback10._ refers to the exchange of messages between members of the dominant culture within a country. A. Interethnic Communication B. Intercultural Communication C. international Communication D. Interregional Communication11._ occurs when the sender and the receiver exchanging messages are from different races with different physical characteristics. A. Interethnic Communication B. Interracial Communication C. Intracultural communication D. Intercultural communication12. _ refers to ones sense of belonging to a particular culture or ethnic group. A. Cultural identity B. Cultural value C. Cultural norm D. Subculture13. _ is the environment in which the communication takes place and which helps define the communication. A. Receiver response B. Source C.Context D. Feedback14. Mr. Wang, a Chinese immigrant in U.S, has adapted himself so well to American culture that he gradually lost his Chinese cultural identity. This process is called_. A. separation and segregation B. integration C. assimilation D. marginalization15. Liming, a Chinese student, just began his study in a university in the United States. In his first week in U.S, he thought everything was new and exciting, and he enjoyed himself a lot. Liming is in_ stage of culture shock. A. honeymoon B. crisis C. reintegration D. gradual adjustment16. _ refers to maintaining ones original culture and not participating in the new culture. A. Separation and segregation B. Assimilation C. Marginalization D. Integration17. _ refers to an individuals learning and adopting the norms and values of the new host culture. A. Acculturation B. Deculturation C. Marginalization D. Assimilation18. _ is the socialization process you go through to adapt to your society. A. Deculturation B. Acculturation C. Assimilation D. Enculturation19. _ takes place when individuals become an integral part of the new culture while maintaining their cultural integrity. A. Culture shock B. Integration C. Cultural identity D. Acculturation20. An American company that operates in Japan almost caused a disaster in the United StatesJapanese relations by addressing 500 red Christmas cars to its Japanese joint-venture partner, since funeral notices are red in Japan. This case has reflected that each country has its art for _. A. tipping B. greeting C. card exchange D. giving gift21. In_, the handshake is accompanied with a light kiss; even males kiss both cheeks after a handshake. A. the United States B. Saudi Arabia C. Russia D. France22. _ style focuses on the speaker and role relationships. People with such communication style stress high power distance. This style is popular in collectivist and high-context culture. A. Contextual B. Personal C. Succinct D. Elaborate 23. _ refers to some words or actions that are avoided by a particular group of people, or in certain culture for religious or social reasons. A. Euphemism B. Taboo C. Argot D. Dialect24. The _ refers to the ability to understand and adapt to the target culture; in another word, it refers to the sensitivity to cultural diversity, i.e., the ability to behave in an appropriate way and to regulate ones communication and interaction according to the context. A. intercultural competence B. social competence C. communication competence D. cultural competence25. _ refers to losing ones cultural identity and not having any psychological contact with the larger society. A. Marginalization B. Acculturation C. Culture shock D. Separation and segregation26. _ refers to the traumatic experience that an individual may encounter when entering a different society. A. DissimilationB. Assimilation C. IntegrationD. Culture shock 27. _ is behaviors such as gestures, body movements, facial expressions, and eye contact. A.Chromatics B.Olfactics C. Haptics D. Kinesics28. While writing business messages, _is usually the first step. A. prediction B. selection C. analysis D. planning29. While the highest goal of communication in the Eastern Culture is to achieve _, the highest goal of communication in the West is to achieve the practical cooperation from others. A. propriety B. further relationship C. practical purpose D. definite result 30. _ is the study of communications sent by the eyes. A. Oculesics B. Haptics C. Kinesics D. Chromatics31. Which of the following statements about intercultural communication is not true? A. It is communication between people of different cultures. B. We need understanding and acceptance in intercultural communication. C. During the process of intercultural communication, one should turn ones back on ones own culture. D. We should develop tolerance and acceptance in intercultural communication.32. _ is the socialization process you go through to adapt to your society. A. Deculturation B. Acculturation C. Assimilation D. Enculturation33. _ is the study of how people perceive and use time. A. Chronemics B. Proxemics C. Kinesics D. Oculesics34. _is the traditional way of greeting in Northeast Asian countries like Korea and Japan. A. Bowing B. Firm handshake C. Embracing D. Handshake35. _ means the act of substituting a mild, indirect, or vague term for one considered harsh, blunt, or offensive. A. Euphemism B. Taboo C. Argot D. Dialect36. _ style focuses on the speaker and personal relationships. Such style can be found in individualistic and low-context culture. A. Contextual B. Personal C. Succinct D. Elaborate37. _ refer to rules for appropriate behavior, which provide the expectations people have of one another and of others. A. Beliefs B. Values C. Roles D. Norms38. _ refers to intentional use of nonspoken symbol to communicate a specific message. A. Proxemics B. Chronemics C. Nonverbal communication D. Olfactics40. In the _ culture, the interest of the individual prevails over the interests of the group. A. masculinity B. femininity C. individualist D. collectivism41. _ is assuming that a person has certain qualities (good or bad) just because the person is a member of a specific group. A. Racism B. Prejudice C. Sexism D. Stereotyping42. In the United States, the