黑大跨文化英语试题

黑龙江大学黑龙江大学 2006 2007 学年第一学期学年第一学期 秋季学期秋季学期 大学英语跨文化交际课程期末试题大学英语跨文化交际课程期末试题 1 装 订 线 院院 系系 年年 级级 专专 业业 姓姓 名名 学学 号号 考试课程考试课程 装 订 线 2006 2007 学年第一学期 秋季学期 大学英语跨文化交际课程期末试题 学年第一学期 秋季学期 大学英语跨文化交际课程期末试题 A 卷 卷 院系 院系 专业 专业 年级 年级 题题 号号 I 15 分分 II 20 分分 III 8 分分 IV 15 分分 V 10 分分 VI 17 分分 VII 15 分分 卷卷 面面 分分 100 折合折合 60 随随 堂堂 测测 试试 20 分分 课课 堂堂 表表 现现 20 分分 总总 分分 评评 卷卷 人人 得得 分分 Part I Multiple Choice 15 points 1 point each Directions There are 15 questions in this section For each question there are four choices marked A B C and D Choose the RIGHT ONE that can best complete the question Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet 1 Which of the following practices is not acceptable in intercultural communication A Attempting to stifle and ignore an organization s culture diversity B Actively seeking to capitalize on the advantages of an organization s cultural diversity C Making flexible institutional policies that are responsive to the needs of all employees D Developing culture sensitivity in the way we speak and behave 2 A resembles a culture in that it usually encompasses a relatively large number of people and represents the accumulation of generations of human striving A macroculture B microculture C subculture D world culture 3 refers to one s sense of belongs to a particular culture or ethnic group A Cultural identity B Cultural value C Cultural norm D Subculture 4 is a learned set of shared interpretations about beliefs values and norms which affect the behavior of a relatively large group of people A Subculture B Culture C Microculture D Macroculture 5 is the first stage of the culture shock where everything is new and exciting A Reintegration stage B Gradual adjustment stage C Honeymoon stage D Crisis stage 6 refers to an individual s learning and adopting the norms and values of the new host culture A Acculturation B Deculturation C Marginalization D Assimilation 7 is the environment in which the communication takes place and which helps define the communication A Context B Source C Receiver response D Feedback 得分得分评卷人评卷人 8 Hofstede s index measures the extent to which the less powerful members of organizations and institutions like the family accept and expect that power is distributed unequally A value orientation B cultural dimension C cultural value D power distance 9 affect what people are more likely to attend to A Needs B Stimuli C Selections D Movements 10 refers to the irrational dislike suspicion or hatred of a particular group race religion or sexual orientation A Prejudice B Stereotyping C Racism D Sexism 11 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 Dialect 12 An indirect plan with inductive pattern is favored by culture A results oriented B relationship oriented C mission oriented D process oriented 13 refers to intentional use of nonspoken symbol to communicate a specific message A Proxemics B Chronemics C Nonverbal communication D Olfactics 14 refers to manners and behaviors considered acceptable in social and business situation A Embracing B Bowing C Handshake D Etiquette 15 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 one s communication and interaction according to the context A intercultural competenceB social competence C communication competenceD cultural competence Part II Multiple Choice 20 points 2 points each Directions There are 10 statements in this section For each statement there are four choices marked A B C and D Choose the RIGHT ONES that correctly complete the statement Then mark the corresponding letters on the Answer Sheet 16 are the characteristics of subgroups A Deviant label B Temporality C Exclusiveness D Wanna be behavior 17 are the possible results of acculturation A Separation and segregation B Assimilation C Marginalization D Integration 18 Context includes settings such as A physical context B social context C biological context D interpersonal context 得分得分评卷人评卷人 黑龙江大学黑龙江大学 2006 2007 学年第一学期学年第一学期 秋季学期秋季学期 大学英语跨文化交际课程期末试题大学英语跨文化交际课程期末试题 2 装 订 线 院院 系系 年年 级级 专专 业业 姓姓 名名 学学 号号 考试课程考试课程 装 订 线 19 May and Sharratt identify four values fundamental to western ethics They are A autonomy B justice C responsibility D care 20 There are three major religions in the world They are A Buddhism B Islam C Hinduism D Christianity 21 Human perception is usually thought of as a three step process of A selection B sensation C organization D interpretation 22 are some barriers to effective intercultural communication A Anxiety B Assuming similarity instead of difference C Ethnocentrism D Stereotypes and prejudice 23 Comparing with direct and indirect communication style communication styles rely more on culture A elaborate B exacting C contextual D personal 24 There are many kinds of time systems in the world but two of them are most important to international business We call them and A cyclical time B monochronic time C linear time D polychronic time 25 Another catalogue about the components of intercultural competence includes three components They are A knowledge B motivations C actions D skills Part III Pair up Questions 8 points 1 point each Directions Match the terms in Column One with the relevant terms in Column Two Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet Questions 26 29 Column One Column Two 26 macroculture A physical symptom of culture shock 27 skin eruptions B culture diversity 28 decoding C high context culture 29 tea ceremony D encoding Questions 30 33 Column One Column Two 30 the United States A euphemism 31 senior citizen B placing the palms together and nodding one s head 32 silence C individualism 33 in India D nonverbal communication 得分得分评卷人评卷人 Part IV Case Analysis 15 points 5 points each 1 The essence of the design of Chinese Garden is the harmony of nature and architect This belief permeates in every aspect of Chinese culture 2 A 75 year old Chinese scholar had just made the 21 hour flight from Beijing and he was met at the airport by some friends who exclaimed You must be very tired His response was It s OK However an American traveler from the U S to Beijing got off the plane after 24 hours of continuous travel and in response to the same comment You must be tired replied Tired I ve never been so tired in my life 3 The manager may stand erect when talking to subordinates but the subordinates may drop their shoulders when talking to the manager Part V Short Answer 10 points 1 What are key strategies for effective intercultural communication 4 points 2 What are reasons for the persistence of ethnocentrism stereotypes prejudice and racism 6 points Part VI English Chinese Translation 17 points Directions Translate the following two paragraphs into Chinese 1 Do you think studying in a different country is something that sounds very exciting Like many young people who leave home to study in another country do you think you would have lots of desirable fun Certainly it is a new experience which brings the opportunity of discovering fascinating things and a feeling of freedom In spite of these advantages however there are also some challenges you will encounter Because your views may clash with the different beliefs norms values and traditions that exist in different countries you may have difficulty adjusting to a new culture and to those parts of the culture not familiar to you This is culture shock 11 points 2 Some new arrivals will come from cultures where it is considered impolite to work too quickly Unless a certain amount of time is allowed to elapse 流逝 it seems in their eyes as if the task being considered were significant not worthy of proper respect Assignments are consequently felt to be given added weight by the passage of time 6 points Part VII Composition 15 points Directions You are required to write a composition about 120 150 words e