新编跨文化交际英语教程测试题(四)

跨文化交际测试题（四）I. Multiple Choice (20 points, 2 points each)Directions: There aresome statements in this section. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C and D, choose the ONE that best completes the statement.1. _ refers to hostile words and/or actions that people say or do against a certain group because that group is different.A. Hate speech B. Betrayal speech C. Patriotic speech D. Academic Speech2. _ style focuses on the speaker and role relationships. People with such communication style stress high power distance. This style is popular in collectivist and high-context culture.A. Contextual B. Personal C. Succinct D. Elaborate 3. _ refers to some words or actions that are avoided by a particular group of people, or in certain culture for religious or social reasons.A. Euphemism B. Taboo C. Argot D. Dialect4.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 ones communication and interaction according to the context.A. intercultural competence B. social competenceC. communication competence D. cultural competence5. _ stresses that it is important that others behavior is no longer evaluated as good or bad, as viewed through the filtering cultural lenses, but that people have different approaches to different people.A. Ethnocentrism B. EthnologyC. Ethnorelativity D. Ethnopsychology6. _ takes place when individuals become an integral part of the new culture while maintaining their cultural integrity. A. Culture shock B. Integration C. Cultural identity D. Acculturation7. _ refers to losing ones cultural identity and not having any psychological contact with the larger society. A. Marginalization B. Acculturation C. Culture shock D. Separation and segregation8. _ refers to the traumatic experience that an individual may encounter when entering a different society. A. Dissimilation B. Assimilation C. Integration D. Culture shock 9. _ refers to the specific behaviors through which individuals capacity to express cognitive and affective experiences outwardly is shown.A. The cognitive competence B. The motive competenceC. The behavioral competence D. The affective competence10. _ is behaviors such as gestures, body movements, facial expressions, and eye contact.A. Chromatics B. Olfactics C. Haptics D. KinesicsII. Terms (15 points, 3 points each)Directions: There arefive terms in this section. Try to explain the following terms in your own words. Then write down the answers on the Answer Sheet.11. Culture Merge12. Chronemics13. Proxemics14. Competent Communication15. ConfucianismIII. Case Analysis (20 points, 5 points each)Directions: In this section you are supposed to analyze the following cases from the perspective of intercultural communication. Then write down the answers on the Answer Sheet.16. In 1979, the Shah of Iran was admitted to the United States for medical reasons. The Iranians reacted by holding all the diplomatic personnel hostage in the embassy in Iran. The secretary of state was Henry Kissinger, and the president was Jimmy Carter. The United States took the position that the Iranians should not be upset with the Shah being allowed into the United States for the humanitarian reason of medical need. The Shah had been a friend to the United States and the United States to the Shah; therefore, the U.S government felt a certain obligation to Shah. The revolution in Iran was based on Islamic religious assumptions.17. A U.S. American woman executive is sent to negotiate a contract with a corporation in Saudi Arabia. She dresses conservatively in a dark business suit and completes her makeup and hair as she would in the United States. She finds the Arabs to be very aloof. She is asked when her boss will be arriving and is basically feeling ignored. 18. A group of high-powered businessmen from New York arrived in Mexico City to give a presentation. They had timed detailed agendas; a long contract; and specific plans for a joint venture. They distributed the materials, said they were pressed for time, and needed to complete the meeting so they could catch their plane. The Mexicans sat very quietly during the presentation. After the presentation, the New Yorkers on their way home congratulated themselves on their success. The Mexicans, however, felt they would not be able to work with these New Yorkers.19. Ching Lee was transferred by his Asian firm to assume a managerial position in a large automobile production plant in the United States. In his first report to his supervisor, he expressed concern that U.S workers were not giving him the proper respect.IV. Short Answer (30 points, 5 points each)Directions: In this section you are supposed to answer the following questions with the knowledge of intercultural communication. Then write down the answers on the Answer Sheet.20. What are the characteristics of subgroups?21. What are the possible reasons for culture shock?22. What do you think that “communication is irreversible”?23. What are reasons for the persistence of ethnocentrism, stereotypes, prejudice and racism?24. What are the requirements for intercultural competence concerning language?25. What are the functions of nonverbal communication?V. EnglishChinese Translation (15 points, 3 points each)Directions: In this section you are supposed to translate the underlined sentences into Chinese. Then write down the answers on the Answer Sheet.In China it is relatively usual to ask people their age, but in the West this question is generally regarded as impolite. 26. This is particularly true of women, and even more so if the inquirer is a man.27. However , it is very normal to ask children their age , and some adults may not mind being asked either. 28. In fact , some elderly people are quite happy to reveal their age, especially if they feel they look young for their age. Nevertheless, it is not very wise to ask a direct question like How old are you? If elderly people want to talk about their age , and perhaps receive a compliment on how young they look, they may ea