新世纪大学英语综合教程3-Unit8课后答案.doc

Unit EightIntercultural CommunicationEnhance Your Language Awareness Words in Action Working with Words and Expressions 1. Listed in the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with the words given. Change the form where necessary. Answers: 1) proof 2) slice 3) were delayed 4) rejected 5) abroad6) dictate7) splashes8) tender 9) burst 10) flavor 11) transmitted12) tremendous13) slippery14) transplanted2. In the boxes below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary. Answer: 1) a fish out of water 2) from head to toe3) orient myself to 4) as such5) on the side 6) by means of 7) build up8) win over 9) identify themselves with 10) get over 11) enter into 12) opening up 13) resulted from 14) held our breath Increasing Your Word Power 1. Study the following confusable words and fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the proper words. Be sure to use them in their proper forms. Answers for reference:1) charged2) condemn 3) scold4) blame 5) accused 6) condemned 7) blames8) criticized2. The prefixes super- and ultra- mean “extremely, above, etc.” Study the box below and then do the exercise. Now fill in each blank with a word from the box below. Change the form where necessary. Consult a dictionary if necessary. Answers: 1) ultraclean 2) superstructure3) supersonic 4) superheroes 5) superstar 6) ultra-stylish 7) ultraconservative 8) ultravioletGrammar in Context1. Study the following sentences containing double negation:Now rewrite the following statements using double negation after the examples. Answers:1) The announcement was followed by a not unexpected silence.2) Exhausted and hungry, she could not walk without my help.3) Theres nobody who makes no mistakes in his lifetime.4) You cant search my house without a warrant.5) A life lived without dreams cant be as rich and rewarding as life can be.6) The American West is a region where farming is impossible/not possible without irrigation.2. Examine the structure “The more, the more” in the following sentences. Now translate the following sentences into English. Answers for reference: 1) The longer I am at this job, the happier I am.2) The more risky it is, the more I like it.3) The sooner you start, the earlier / sooner youll finish it.4) The more people you know, the less time youll spend with them.5) The more you learn, the less you find you know.Cloze Complete the following passage with words and phrases chosen from Text A. The initial letter of each target word is given. Answers:(1) transplanted(2) cues (3) tendency (4) frustration (5) attributed (6) cures (7) capacity (8) built up (9) by means of (10) due to (11) orient to (12) get over (13) opens up (14) In addition Translation 1. Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets. Answers for reference: 1) As a proof of our hospitality, we Chinese will habitually urge our guests to help themselves to more dishes on the table. 2) When you move to a new land, you can / may orient yourself to the local culture by means of listening to what people say and observing how they act. 3) Familiarity with the environment gives a person a sense of security; so people have the tendency to resist or avoid new situations, consciously or unconsciously.4) Prejudice against or even hostility towards people from a certain region often results from the fact that we know very little about them /we know virtually nothing about them. 5) I believe it is polite to decline directly, while my parents seldom say “No” so as not to embarrass others.6) There are two means to build up knowledge: to get it personally or by second-hand experience. Reading, which opens up a new world of different cultures for us, belongs to second-hand experience.2. Translate the following paragraph into English, using the words and expressions in the box below. Answers for reference: Once transplanted abroad, we will feel anxious and uneasy and even unable to deal with daily routines. As a matter of fact, these “symptoms” result from losing our familiar environment. Such a feeling of confusion and anxiety is referred to as “culture shock”. We used to feel free, easy and happy with a life style built up over so many years. Now, to get over a series of bad feelings caused by culture shock, we must act positively/take a positive attitude. First, ask ourselves to be broad-minded: accepting all cultural differences as normal. Then, try to orient ourselves to the new surroundings. The local culture will become more understandable if we actively participate in community activities. As the saying goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”. Stepping into a new country means opening up a new world. Though it takes time for the feeling of “a fish out of water” to fade/disappear, yet, believe me, youll regain confidence and happiness in the end.Theme-Related Writing Do either of the following two tasks after class.1. Cultural differences may cause problems in intercultural communication. However, we should also be aware of the advantages brought about by cultural differences. Think about the advantages and disadvantages of cultural differences and write an essay entitled “My Views on Cultural Differences”. The following outline may be of some help:1) Cultural differences have more advantages than disadvantages: Cultural differences make the world colorful and delightful; Cultural differences enrich the civilization of mankind; Cultural differences give each culture its unique identity.2) Your attitude to cultural differences: Be more tolerant to other cultures; People of different cultures should learn to live together and join hands in making the world a harmonious place to live in. Sample essay 1:My Views on Cultural DifferencesIn my opinion, cultural differences have more advantages than disadvantages. First of all, it is cultural differences that make our world so colorful. If you go to a foreign country, you will be impressed not only by its physical environment but also by its cultural environment its foods, clothes, customs, social practices, etc. Differences between cultures have always been a source of joy and inspiration.Secondly, differences in culture enrich human civilization. Different cultures compete with as well as learn from each other. Roman culture was modeled on Greek culture, which had once borrowed a lot from Egyptian culture. American culture is also a blend of many different cultures. Thirdly, differences in culture give each culture its unique identity. A culture is usually seen in relation to other cultures. Chinese culture distinguishes itself from others by its peculiar concepts and things that can hardly be found elsewhere.Of course, cultural differences may cause conflicts and misunderstandings. But interdependence, common interests and mutual goals of different nations always outweigh differences in culture. Nations with different cultures should learn from each other and live peacefully together. To this end, we should be more tolerant to other cultures while preserving, protecting and developing our own. (202 words)2. In the face of globalization (全球化), we tend to be more and more tolerant towards other cultures. As a result, the influence of Western culture is strongly felt in our everyday life today. Write an essay entitled “My Views on the Influence of Western Culture”. Your essay should at least include the following two aspects:1) Instances showing the influence of Western culture;2) Your attitude towards Western culture. Sample essay 2:My Views on the Influence of Western CultureOn weekends, I gather with my friends at MacDonalds or KFC. We eat fried chicken, drink Coco-cola and talk about the latest release of Hollywood movies. We read foreign novels, listen to Western music and watch NBA. We admire Bill Gates, George Michael and Princess Diana. We dress ourselves in the Western s