《语言与文化》新平台第一次作业.doc

I. select the best answer from the four choices given. 40%1. In its narrow sense, culture is C .C. life way of a population2. In English culture, the introduction rule D s correct.D. When introductions are made, start with first names, nd add some descriptive notes.3. When two strangers are introduced to each other in the U.S., they usually start what is called D D.introductory talk.4. One of the main functions of nonverbal communication is A .A. regulating 5. American scholars generally trace the rigin of intercultural communication to_ A A.cultural anthropology.6.When you enter an American home and hear Let me take your coat, you should know that D . A. its extremely hot indoors. B. your coat must be wet.C. wearing a coat indoors is uncomfortable.D. its an American custom to take off ones coat in this situation.7.When you want to learn about someones family relationship with another person, you may ask D . A. Are you relatives? B. Are you family members?C. How are you called? D. How are you related?8. If someone says, What a big house youve got. , the complimented might respond D A. Thank you, its just so so. B. No, it is quite small.C. Really? I think its not big enough to live in.D. Thank you. Its quite big, I was lucky to be able to get it.9. Communication between two speakers of the same cultural background is called B A. intercultural communication B. interpersonal communication.C. intracultural communication D. intrapersonal communication10. The explanation for to move heaven and earth to do something is B .A. to understand the nature of ones work and be competent in the performance of themB. to lose the opportunity to do somethingC. to do something without proper materialD. to make every effort to achieve or obtain something11. Some nonverbal messages are consistent with accompanying verbal message, which is the A function of nonverbal message.A. complementing B. contradicting C. regulating D. accenting12. The English speaking people are direct, so C A. they reason from the particular to the general, from parts to the whole, or from the small to the bigB. they reason from the general to the particular, from the whole to the part or from the big to the smallC. they prefer the information structure in which the more important information precedes the less important information.D. they prefer the information structure in which the less important information precedes the more important information.13. Language is an instrument used in the D of thought.A. patterns B. structure C. function D. communication14. Americans tend to open gifts in the presence of the giver. This shows that C . A. they are greedy. B. they are eager to have them.C. they are ready to express gratitude. D. they are impatient with guests.15. When you want to leave your hosts home, you, as a guest, can say B A. I must leave now, I have something important to do.B. Im afraid I must go now, it is too late.C. Im afraid I must be leaving now, for I have something important to do.D. I must be leaving now, for I have something important to do.16. When an American man makes a chair ready for his wife to be seated, the wife will most likely say A .A. Thank you. B. nothing C. Youre very kind. D. Let me do it myself.17. When you ask strangers in English-speaking countries to show you the right way to a certain place, you can use_ B A. Sir or Madam. B. Mr. Or Mrs. C. Ms. Or Missd. D.Dr. or Professor18. Sentence A is correct.A. He lives in 25 Robertson road , Perth, Australia.B. He lives in Perth, 25 Robertson Road, Australia.C. He lives in Australia, Perth, 25 Robertson Road.D. He lives in Perth, Australia, 25 Robertson Road.19. The expression he shakes hands like a dead fish refers to a limp handshake , a sign in the American culture of A A. a weak character B. a strong characterC. a flexible character D. a moral character20.When you see an American friend having dinner, you can greet him by saying A 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 ?II. Multiple Choice. Each of the following incomplete statements is followed by four alternatives. Decide which of the four alternatives best complete the statement. There might be more than one correct answer. 101. The most common English replies to thank are “ cd .”a. It is nothing b. It is my dutyc. Not at all d. It is my pleasure2. When English speaking people part, they usually say “ ad .”a. Good-bye b. Its nice to meet youc. Walk well, please d. So long3. When responding to compliment you look very nice in this dress, you should say “ cd .”a. Thank you, but it is just so sob. No, it is quite ordinaryc. Thank you, Im glad that you like itd. Do you really think so? I was not sure whether it suits me4. Paratactic relations refer to construction which are linked through abd . a. juxtaposition b. punctuation c. conjunction d. intonation5. Which of the following questions would offend speakers of English? abcd a. Do you go to church? b. Are you married or single?c. Who will you vote for? d. May I know your age?Section III Decide whether each of the following statementsis true or false. Write T for each true statement and F for each false one. 10%1. Whenever someone responds to the behavior or the behavior residue of another person, communication has taken place. （T）2. In the U.S., it is a compliment to tell someone that he or she has put on some weight.（F）3. In the United States, the extended family, rather than the nuclear family, is considered the family. （F）4. North Americans prefer to sit where they are side-by-side to one another.（T）5. To initiate conversation with an Englishman, you can say Its raining today, isnt it ?（F）IV. Fill in each underlined space with a proper expression. 401. Nonverbal messages that are used to emphasize distinct points in verbal messages serve the function of _accenting_ .2. Hypotactic relation at the sentential level refer to constructions whose components are linked through the use of conjunction.3. When one offers r urges another person to be first in going through a door, the normal expression is Afteryou .4. Cultures that allow people