语言与文化.doc

语言与文化1. 寒舍is equivalent to( )in English.A. my homeB. my humble homeC. my cold houseD. my shabby hut 满分：2 分2. ( )is communicated when the feelings or attitudes are expressed in language.A. Connotative meaningB. Social meaningC. Reflected meaningD. Affective meaning 满分：2 分3. English is often referred to as a( )language because it uses frequently connectives to indicate the relation between linguistic elements.A. paratacticB. hypotacticC. branchingD. linear 满分：2 分4. The study of meaning, usage, and communication of place is( ).A. hapticsB. proxemicsC. chronemicsD. oculesics 满分：2 分5. When someone compliments you on the watch you are wearing ,you should ,in the United States,( ).A. say Oh, this cheap thing? Its not worth much.B. give it to him.C. say Would you like to have it?D. say Thanks and smile. 满分：2 分6. Analogy is often made in English between( )and people who are rude or hot-tempered or people with high intelligence or remarkable power of endurance.A. bearsB. horsesC. monkeysD. foxes 满分：2 分7. The definition of culture as the comprehensive features that distinguish one group of people from another will allow us to talk about( ).A. a universal cultureB. cultural differencesC. cultural universalsD. a specific problem 满分：2 分8. “To do something that could cause quick anger in other people”is synonymous to“( )”.A. to run a business in the redB. to paint the town redC. to become red facedD. to wave a red flag 满分：2 分9. In English culture, privacy is regarded as part of( ).A. human natureB. human desireC. human rightsD. individualism 满分：2 分10. In western culture,( )is one of the central themes, and emphasizes privacy and the right of individuals rather than that of society.A. capitalismB. individualismC. socialismD. environmentalism 满分：2 分11. Communication without feedback can be called( ).A. unintentional communicationB. unconscious communicationC. one-way communicationD. indirect communication 满分：2 分12. In its narrow sense, culture is( ).A. whatever distinguishes one nation from all the other nationsB. the attributes of manC. life way of a populationD. intellectual or academic development 满分：2 分13. American scholars generally trace the origin of intercultural communication to( ).A. cultural anthropologyB. sociolinguisticsC. comparative educationD. philosophy 满分：2 分14. ( )refers to some words or expressions which are to be avoided because tradition or social customs strongly frowns on their use and some topics which are to be avoided.A. HonorificsB. Terms of humilityC. EuphemismsD. Verbal taboos 满分：2 分15. ( )is the inherent quality of the ass, as seen by native speakers of English or Chinese.A. TimidityB. StupidityC. StubbornnessD. Strength 满分：2 分16. In English culture, “White” connotes( ).A. deathB. longevityC. immaturityD. innocence 满分：2 分17. In English culture“ grey” is often used metaphorically to mean( ).A. happyB. vigourousC. gloomyD. noble 满分：2 分18. The explanation for “to move heaven and earth to do something” is( ).A. “to understand the nature of ones work and be competent in the performance of them”B. “to lose the opportunity to do something”C. “to do something without proper material”D. “to make every effort to achieve or obtain something” 满分：2 分19. Staring or gaping during a conversation is considered( )in English culture.A. curiousB. surprisedC. trustworthyD. impolite 满分：2 分20. When you see an American friend having dinner, you can greet him by saying( ).A. Hello. Have a nice dinner.B. So, youre having dinner.C. How much do you have for dinner?D. How do you enjoy it? 满分：2 分21. In a formal English letter of invitation( )appears first.A. the receivers nameB. the senders nameC. the date on which it is preparedD. the place in which it is prepared 满分：2 分22. In English speaking countries you usually introduce( ), not the other way round.A. a man to a womanB. a woman to a manC. an old man to a young womanD. an old woman to a young man 满分：2 分23. Word( )frequently appears together with “boy” , “man” , “vessel” or “airliner”.A. beautifulB. niceC. prettyD. handsome 满分：2 分24. When thanked, the Chinese public servants customarily reply“( )”.A. 朋友之间，何需客气B. 说谢就见外了C. 一家人何需客套D. 没什么，这是我应该做的 满分：2 分25. Americans dont like being inquired about their choice of voting, because( ).A. they dont want others to know about itB. they are afraid to being murderedC. they dont want others to support their choice of votingD. they are not sure of their own choice of voting 满分：2 分26. The word “workaholic” is often used to refer to( ).A. AfricansB. AmericansC. ChineseD. Koreans 满分：2 分27. Westerners are said to be( )in interpersonal behavior.A. directB. indirectC. linearD. spiral 满分：2 分28. ( )is the communicative value an expression has in addition to the purely conceptual meaning.A. Connotative meaningB. Social meaningC. Reflected meaningD. Collective meaning 满分：2 分29. When you want to learn about someones family relationship with another person, you may ask( ).A. Are you relatives?B. Are you family members?C. How are you called?D. How are you related? 满分：2 分30. Sentence“( )”is correct.A. He lives in 25 Robertson, Perth, AustraliaB. He lives in Perth, 25 Robertson Road, AustraliaC. He lives in Australia, Perth, 25 Robertson RoadD. He lives in Perth, Australia, 25 Robertson Road 满分：2 分31. When you meet an American friend of yours who are just off a plane in the airport, you can greet him by saying( ).A. You must have had a tiring journey.B. Did you have a good trip?C. How long did it take you to get here?D. So you are here finally! 满分：2 分32. English is a hypotactic language and Chinese is a paratactic language because( ).A. English has more connectives than ChineseB. English people are analytic thinkers and Chinese people are holistic thinkersC. the branching sentence patterns dominates in English and the linear sentence can be observed in most sentences in ChineseD. English relies more heavily on connectives than Chinese does for sentence construction 满分：2 分33. The English equivalent for “黄色电影” can be( ).A. a yellow filmB. a green filmC. a pink filmD. a blue film 满分：2 分34. When you form an “O” with your thumb and forefinger while stretching out the other three fingers, you mean( ).A. victoryB. Everything is OKC. good luckD. Im full 满分：2 分35. The( )color is usually associated with celebrations and joyful occasions.A. whiteB. blackC. redD. blue 满分：2 分1. （ ）When you want to learn about an Americans political stand, you can ask Are you a Republican or a Democrat?A. 错误B. 正确 满分：2 分2. （ ）On your way to the school cinema, you happen to meet Professor Jones walking to the cinema, too. You can greet him by saying Youre going to see the film, arent you?A. 错误B. 正确 满分：2 分3. （ ）Whenever someone responds to the behavior or the behavior residue of another person, communication has taken place.A. 错误B. 正确 满分：2 分4. （ ）Instructors of intercultural communication believe that the process of communication under conditions of cultural differences can be analyzed and the knowledge about the process of IC and related skills can be taught.A. 错误B. 正确 满分：2 分5. （ ）“Promises” like Why dont we get together one of these days? , though frequently made by Americans, are no commitment.A. 错误B. 正确 满分：2 分6. （ ）Stereotyping has its practical uses and limitations, because it helps us better understand what appears to be a mess and at the same time any generalization is very often an overgeneralization.A. 错误B. 正确 满分：2 分7. （ ）Some anthropologists refer to custom, rituals and, in a word, the total life way of a people as popular culture.A. 错误B. 正确 满分：2 分8. （ ）Monochronic time systems are characterized by several things happening at once.A.错误B. 正确 满分：2 分9. （ ）In English-speaking countries you usually first introduce a man of higher social status to one of low social status, not the other way round.A. 错误B. 正确 满分：2 分10. （ ）North Americans prefer t