跨文化交际unit 2练习

Unit 2 Comparison of valuesPart I Blank Filling Directions: Fill in each underlined space with a proper expression. 1. The English proverb “Look before you leap.” stresses the same value of caution as the Chinese proverb _. 2. According to the present western value of human nature, men are basically a mixture of _. 3. Chinese people are usually encouraged to be good by the people around them and are likely to feel ashamed if they fail to live up to others expectations that they should be virtuous. In this case, Chinese culture is called a kind of _. 4. When it comes to the relationship of human to nature, Chinese culture emphasizes that humans are a part of nature and they should live in _ with nature. 5. In Chinese culture, peoples behaviors should be suitable to their _ and characters. 6. Quite a lot westerners hold such a belief that Chinese people often make their talk with others a performance to show off themselves and their conversation is often lacking in _.7. “Every man is the architect for his own fortune.” vividly indicates American value of _. 8. _ and _ are the typical two features of Chinese features of collectivism.Part II T or F Directions: Read the following statements and decide whether they are true or false.1. _ Values people hold exert a strong influence on peoples daily life by teaching people how to behave properly. 2. _ The value that every person desires to live a happy life is typically a universal value rather than an individual value. 3. _ The proverb “The early bird catches the worm.” reflects the value of efficiency. 4. _ Western people are mainly future-oriented so that they are good at making plans for the future and are likely to ignore their history. 5. _ In many instances contradictory values are found in a particular culture. That is, there is often a gulf between the values that are articulated (idealism) and the values that are acted out (reality).6. _ American people take actions very seriously and emphasize their goals. When they accomplish achievements, the outcome is usually measured qualitatively. 7. _ We Chinese value hard work, honesty, kindness, and so do Americans. Part III Multiple Choice Directions: There are 25 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1. The following all can reflect Chinese values about human nature except _. A. 人人为我B. 知足常乐C. 近朱者赤D. 仁者爱人2. All the following things are valued in western individualist culture except _. A. self-relianceB. equality of opportunityC. separatenessD. family duty3. Which of the following proverbs was originated from Greece? A. Sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.B. Too many cooks spoil the broth.C. God helps those who help themselves. D. Blood is thicker than water.4. After making an appointment, if is _ people who are usually late. A. ChineseB. EnglishC. GermanD. French5. In western culture, land is just like _.A. mother B. hometownC. powerD. rootPart IV Short Answer Questions. (15%)Directions: Choose three questions from the following five questions and answer them briefly. Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.选2个作答。1. What are the main features of Western values in your opinion? List some of them and explain.2. Can you list out some of negative features of Chinese values and explain them?3. Can you list out some of negative features of American values and explain them?4. Face is a very important concept in China. See how many phrases i you can think of that contain the term face. How important is face to you? Give some situations in which face is concerned. What do you think face means? Why is face important in China? 5. What Chinese basic values are most impressive in your mind. List out two of them and explain.Part V Case studies. Directions: Study the following cases and answer the questions. Choose two from the three cases.Case 1 When a middle aged American couple who were both professors showed up to help a young Chinese couple move into their new apartment, they were surprised that the Chinese couple would not allow them to do any work. Instead they found a place for them to sit and gave them te