Passage 3 Read the passages carefully, then choose the best option Greetings in all languages have the same purpose to establish contact with another person, to recognize his or her existence and to s.
Trang 1Passage 3: Read the passages carefully, then choose the best option
Greetings in all languages have the same purpose: to establish contact with another person, to recognize his or her existence and to show friendliness The formulas for greeting are very specific and usually do not carry any literal meaning people say “ Good morning “even if it is a miserable day and may reply to “How are you?” with
“Fine, thanks” even if they aren’t feeling well
Closings, like greetings are commonly used to exchange with no literal meaning People who are leaving each other permanently or for a long time shake hands or embrace, depending on the relationship If you are in an unfamiliar situation and wonder what to do, watch other people or ask
It is interesting, and sometimes very important to learn about the standards of
courtesy in different cultural areas of the world so that we can practice them well and avoid awkwardness in case we get a chance to visit a person or a community of
unfamiliar social customs
In what way are closings similar to greeting?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a They are common
b They have no literal meaning
c They are familiar
d They are exchanges
Phản hồi
Answer: They have no literal meaning
Passage 1: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer
Traditions, saying, beliefs, language, and values are just a few things that make up our culture Culture is the framework in which families are structured It shapes our expectations and ideals Culture plays a part in the meaning of marriage and our roles
as husbands, wives, children and parents
Trang 2Understanding cultural differences and similarities related to marriage is important Culture affects the roles that spouses take within marriages, the age at marriage and number of children a couple have, the meaning of divorce, cohabitation and non-marital childbearing, and the way parents raise children Understanding how
relationships and marriages vary across cultural contexts, and how they are similar,
we will be able to identify the unique ways that marriages and family life affect people of various cultures As a result, we will be able to help families and sustain happy marriages
A cross cultural marriage or similar love relationship can be extremely exciting The cultural background, visits to the other country, the language of the country and learning to speak it, the different habits and ways of doing and saying things that people from other cultures have, are all very exciting indeed What are the
disadvantages of a cross cultural marriage or love relationship with someone from another country or cultural background? No matter how much you love your husband
or wife, no matter how high your level of cross cultural awareness, cross cultural communication and respect for differences, misunderstanding seems to be
Trang 3Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word
In summary, for most visitors, the Japanese are (1) and difficult to
understand The graceful act of (2) , is the traditional greeting However,
they have also adopted the western custom of shaking hands, but with a light grip.Meanwhile, to (3) respect for their customs, it would flatter them to offer a
slight bow when being introduced (4) hugging and kissing when greeting
It is considered rude to stare Prolonged direct eye contact is considered to be(5) or even intimidating It is rude to stand with your hand or hands in
your pockets, especially when greeting someone (6) when addressing a group
of people The seemingly simple act of exchanging business cards is more complex inJapan (7) the business card represents not only one's identity but also his
(8) in life Yours should be printed in your own language and in Japanese
The Japanese are not a touch-oriented society; so avoid open displays of affection,touching or any prolonged (9) of body contact Queues are generally
respected; especially in crowded train and subway stations (10) the huge
volume of people causes touching and pushing
Passage 3: Read the passages carefully, then choose the best option
Greetings in all languages have the same purpose: to establish contact with another person, to recognize his or her existence and to show friendliness The formulas for greeting are very specific and usually do not carry any literal meaning people say “
Trang 4Good morning “even if it is a miserable day and may reply to “How are you?” with
“Fine, thanks” even if they aren’t feeling well
Closings, like greetings are commonly used to exchange with no literal meaning People who are leaving each other permanently or for a long time shake hands or embrace, depending on the relationship If you are in an unfamiliar situation and wonder what to do, watch other people or ask
It is interesting, and sometimes very important to learn about the standards of
courtesy in different cultural areas of the world so that we can practice them well and avoid awkwardness in case we get a chance to visit a person or a community of
unfamiliar social customs
Which of the following is a characteristic of the formulas for greeting?
Passage 1: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer
Traditions, saying, beliefs, language, and values are just a few things that make up our culture Culture is the framework in which families are structured It shapes our expectations and ideals Culture plays a part in the meaning of marriage and our roles
as husbands, wives, children and parents
Understanding cultural differences and similarities related to marriage is important Culture affects the roles that spouses take within marriages, the age at marriage and
Trang 5number of children a couple have, the meaning of divorce, cohabitation and marital childbearing, and the way parents raise children Understanding how
non-relationships and marriages vary across cultural contexts, and how they are similar,
we will be able to identify the unique ways that marriages and family life affect people of various cultures As a result, we will be able to help families and sustain happy marriages
A cross cultural marriage or similar love relationship can be extremely exciting The cultural background, visits to the other country, the language of the country and learning to speak it, the different habits and ways of doing and saying things that people from other cultures have, are all very exciting indeed What are the
disadvantages of a cross cultural marriage or love relationship with someone from another country or cultural background? No matter how much you love your husband
or wife, no matter how high your level of cross cultural awareness, cross cultural communication and respect for differences, misunderstanding seems to be
unavoidable
The passage is about ………
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a the role of spouses in the family
b the effects of cultures on love and marriage
c cultural differences
d the definition of culture
Phản hồi
Answer: cultural differences
Passage 7: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option
Body postures and movements are frequently indicators of self-confidence, energy, fatigue, or status Cognitively, gestures operate to clarify, contradict, or replace verbalmessages Gestures also serve an important function with regard to regulating the
Trang 6flow of conversation For example, if a student is talking about something in front of the class, single nods of the head from the teacher will likely cause that student to continue and perhaps more elaborate Postures as well as gestures are used to indicateattitudes, status, affective moods, approval, deception, warmth, arid other variables related to conversation interaction.
The saying "A picture is worth a thousand words" well describes the meaning of facial expressions Facial appearance - including wrinkles, muscle tone, skin
coloration, and eye color-offers enduring cues that reveille information about age, sex, race, ethnic origin, and status
A less permanent second set of facial cues-including length of hair, hairstyle,
cleanliness, and facial hair-relate to an individual's idea of beauty A third group of facial markers are momentary expressions that signal that cause changes in the
forehead, eyebrows, eyelids, cheeks, nose, lips, and chin, such as raising the
eyebrows, wrinkling the brow, curling the lip
Some facial expressions are readily visible, while others are fleeting Both types can positively or negatively reinforce the spoken words and convey cues concerning emotions and attitudes
Gestures ………
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a can clarify the meaning of verbal messages
b can end a conversation more quickly than usual
c may interrupt the flow of a conversation
d can do nothing with a conversation
Phản hồi
Answer: can clarify the meaning of verbal messages
Passage 5: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer
Trang 7If you invite an American friend to join you to have dinner in a restaurant, phone the restaurant first to find out if you need a reservation to avoid a long wait for table To make a reservation, just give your name, the number of people in your group, and the time you plan to arrive When you invite someone to have dinner, you should be prepared to pay the bill and reach for it when it arrives However, if your companion insists on playing his or her share, do not get into argument about it Some people prefer to pay their own way so that they do not feel indebted, and those feelings should be respected In most American restaurants, the waiter or waitress's tip is not added to the bill If the service was adequate, it is customary to leave a tip equal to about 15% of the bill In expensive restaurants, leave a bit more.
When you invite someone to have dinner, you……
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a share the bill with him
b give the bill to him
c should prepare to pay the bill
d Only the speaker let him to pay himself
Phản hồi
Answer: should prepare to pay the bill
much look interpreting for while no to be dislike express accurately
Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
The most dominant and reliable features of facial expressions provide a constantchannel of communication They can be shifty and evasive; convey hate, fear, andguilt; or (1) confidence, love, and support
express
Trang 8Referred to as "mirrors of the soul" our eyes serve as the major decisive factor in(2) the spoken words The eyes of the man converse as (3) as
their tongues, with the advantage that the ocular dialect needs (4) dictionary,
but it is understood all over the world When the eyes say one thing, and the tongueanother, a practiced man relies on eyes Except (5) extremely shy
individuals, most people look for social acceptance by studying the eyes of others.Eyes also can (6) indicate a positive or a negative relationship People
tend to look longer and more often at the people whom they trust, respect and careabout than at those whom they doubt or (7) Normal eye dilation is not
under control of the individual Personally characteristics such as introversion andextroversion also influence eye behavior Eye behavior seems (8) particular
importance and is generally used to indicate whether one is open to communication.This can be observed when a teacher asks the class a question: students who thinkthey know the answer will generally (9) at the teacher, (10)
students who do not know the answer will usually try to avoid eye contact
Passage 7: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option
Body postures and movements are frequently indicators of self-confidence, energy, fatigue, or status Cognitively, gestures operate to clarify, contradict, or replace verbalmessages Gestures also serve an important function with regard to regulating the flow of conversation For example, if a student is talking about something in front of the class, single nods of the head from the teacher will likely cause that student to continue and perhaps more elaborate Postures as well as gestures are used to indicateattitudes, status, affective moods, approval, deception, warmth, arid other variables related to conversation interaction
The saying "A picture is worth a thousand words" well describes the meaning of facial expressions Facial appearance - including wrinkles, muscle tone, skin
Trang 9coloration, and eye color-offers enduring cues that reveille information about age, sex, race, ethnic origin, and status.
A less permanent second set of facial cues-including length of hair, hairstyle,
cleanliness, and facial hair-relate to an individual's idea of beauty A third group of facial markers are momentary expressions that signal that cause changes in the forehead, eyebrows, eyelids, cheeks, nose, lips, and chin, such as raising the
eyebrows, wrinkling the brow, curling the lip
Some facial expressions are readily visible, while others are fleeting Both types can positively or negatively reinforce the spoken words and convey cues concerning emotions and attitudes
According to the writer, "A picture is worth a thousand words" means ………
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a he has just bought a picture with a thousand words on it
b facial gestures can convey a lot of meanings
c
a picture is more important than a thousand words
d a picture of a face is more valuable than a thousand words
Phản hồi
Answer: a picture is more important than a thousand words Source: unit 4,
passage1,paragraph 2,page 73 (course book)
Passage 6: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer
If you are invited to an American friend’s home for dinner, remember these general rules for polite behaviour First of all, arrive approximately on time but not early Americans expect promptness It will be all right to be 10 or 15 minutes late, but not
45 minutes late When you are invited to someone’s home for meal, it is polite to bring a small gift Flowers and candy are always appropriate If you have something attractive made in your country, your host or hostess will certainly enjoy receiving
Trang 10that gift What will you do if you are served some food that you cannot eat or you do not like? Do not make a fuss about it Simply eat what you can and hope that no one noticed it Be sure to complement the cook on the food that you are enjoying Do not leave immediately after dinner, but do not over-stay your welcome, either The next day, call or write a thank- you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.
If you are invited to American friend’s home, …………
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a you should go late a bit
b you should be late at least 45 minutes
c Punctuality is appreciated
d politeness is not necessary
Phản hồi
Answer: Punctuality is appreciated
Source: unit 3, passage 2,line 1,2, page 55(course book)
Passage 2: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer
When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also They find a person with whom they can share their opinions, their
emotions, thoughts and fears In marriage we are looking for a partner who will be able to understand our values, our likes and dislikes
If a man and a woman are born and raised in the same country, most likely they are familiar with the same songs, movies, jokes, books and life in general They basicallyhave the same roots In the case of a western man and foreign woman family
everything is more complicated and requires much more patience and understanding from both spouses On one hand each of the partners has an opportunity to learn a great deal about the other's country, culture, traditions and life styles which can be very interesting On the other hand it can be very disappointing if there is the inability
to understand your partner's excitements and frustrations For example, you are
watching the television and suddenly you see a famous actor or singer, or other type
Trang 11of an artist whose name you have grown up with Maybe this artist was an idol for your parents and the music of this artist was often played in your house when you were a child Unfortunately you realize that your wife is unable to understand your feelings because she has no idea who this artist is Her eyes are absolutely empty because she has never even heard the song before You feel rather disappointed! Remember that your wife has the same situation with you You do not know her country's songs, her country's famous actors, her books She has her own memories and in actuality, for her, everything is much more difficult than it is for you At least, you live in your own country where everybody can understand you She lives in completely strange surroundings, where she has nobody to share her feelings with, except you.
Do some research and learn about your wife's country, culture and lifestyles Talk with her, ask her questions, get to know what songs she likes, what movies and booksare of interest to her The Internet will give you a great opportunity to find anything! Tell her about your country's culture, let her listen to the music that you like, rent a movie for her that left you with great impression Let her understand you better through the things that you like Patience and time will help you to fight cultural differences
If there is the inability to understand a spouse's excitements and frustrations the marriage, he or she may feel …………
Source: unit 1, passage 2, line 21, page 20 (course book)
Passage 1: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer
Trang 12Traditions, saying, beliefs, language, and values are just a few things that make up our culture Culture is the framework in which families are structured It shapes our expectations and ideals Culture plays a part in the meaning of marriage and our roles
as husbands, wives, children and parents
Understanding cultural differences and similarities related to marriage is important Culture affects the roles that spouses take within marriages, the age at marriage and number of children a couple have, the meaning of divorce, cohabitation and non-marital childbearing, and the way parents raise children Understanding how
relationships and marriages vary across cultural contexts, and how they are similar,
we will be able to identify the unique ways that marriages and family life affect people of various cultures As a result, we will be able to help families and sustain happy marriages
A cross cultural marriage or similar love relationship can be extremely exciting The cultural background, visits to the other country, the language of the country and learning to speak it, the different habits and ways of doing and saying things that people from other cultures have, are all very exciting indeed What are the
disadvantages of a cross cultural marriage or love relationship with someone from another country or cultural background? No matter how much you love your husband
or wife, no matter how high your level of cross cultural awareness, cross cultural communication and respect for differences, misunderstanding seems to be
unavoidable
According to the writer, cross-cultural marriage …………
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a does not have disadvantages
b have both advantages and disadvantages
c does not exist through time
Trang 13
d does not have advantages
Phản hồi
Answer: have both advantages and disadvantages
Passage 2: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer
When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also They find a person with whom they can share their opinions, their
emotions, thoughts and fears In marriage we are looking for a partner who will be able to understand our values, our likes and dislikes
If a man and a woman are born and raised in the same country, most likely they are familiar with the same songs, movies, jokes, books and life in general They basicallyhave the same roots In the case of a western man and foreign woman family
everything is more complicated and requires much more patience and understanding from both spouses On one hand each of the partners has an opportunity to learn a great deal about the other's country, culture, traditions and life styles which can be very interesting On the other hand it can be very disappointing if there is the inability
to understand your partner's excitements and frustrations For example, you are
watching the television and suddenly you see a famous actor or singer, or other type
of an artist whose name you have grown up with Maybe this artist was an idol for your parents and the music of this artist was often played in your house when you were a child Unfortunately you realize that your wife is unable to understand your feelings because she has no idea who this artist is Her eyes are absolutely empty because she has never even heard the song before You feel rather disappointed! Remember that your wife has the same situation with you You do not know her country's songs, her country's famous actors, her books She has her own memories and in actuality, for her, everything is much more difficult than it is for you At least, you live in your own country where everybody can understand you She lives in completely strange surroundings, where she has nobody to share her feelings with, except you
Do some research and learn about your wife's country, culture and lifestyles Talk with her, ask her questions, get to know what songs she likes, what movies and booksare of interest to her The Internet will give you a great opportunity to find anything! Tell her about your country's culture, let her listen to the music that you like, rent a movie for her that left you with great impression Let her understand you better through the things that you like Patience and time will help you to fight cultural differences
Trang 14To overcome cultural differences in marriage needs …………
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a time and money
b books and the Internet
c patience and time
d movies and music
Phản hồi
Answer: patience and time Source: unit 1, passage 2, paragraph 3, page 20 (course book)
Passage 1: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer
Traditions, saying, beliefs, language, and values are just a few things that make up our culture Culture is the framework in which families are structured It shapes our expectations and ideals Culture plays a part in the meaning of marriage and our roles
as husbands, wives, children and parents
Understanding cultural differences and similarities related to marriage is important Culture affects the roles that spouses take within marriages, the age at marriage and number of children a couple have, the meaning of divorce, cohabitation and non-marital childbearing, and the way parents raise children Understanding how
relationships and marriages vary across cultural contexts, and how they are similar,
we will be able to identify the unique ways that marriages and family life affect people of various cultures As a result, we will be able to help families and sustain happy marriages
A cross cultural marriage or similar love relationship can be extremely exciting The cultural background, visits to the other country, the language of the country and learning to speak it, the different habits and ways of doing and saying things that people from other cultures have, are all very exciting indeed What are the
disadvantages of a cross cultural marriage or love relationship with someone from another country or cultural background? No matter how much you love your husband
or wife, no matter how high your level of cross cultural awareness, cross cultural
Trang 15communication and respect for differences, misunderstanding seems to be
unavoidable
According to the passage, which of the following is not affected by culture?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a How much spouses love each other
b The roles of spouses
c The age to get married
d Child-raising
Phản hồi
Answer: How much spouses love each other
Passage 3: Read the passages carefully, then choose the best option
Greetings in all languages have the same purpose: to establish contact with another person, to recognize his or her existence and to show friendliness The formulas for greeting are very specific and usually do not carry any literal meaning people say “ Good morning “even if it is a miserable day and may reply to “How are you?” with
“Fine, thanks” even if they aren’t feeling well
Closings, like greetings are commonly used to exchange with no literal meaning People who are leaving each other permanently or for a long time shake hands or embrace, depending on the relationship If you are in an unfamiliar situation and wonder what to do, watch other people or ask
It is interesting, and sometimes very important to learn about the standards of
courtesy in different cultural areas of the world so that we can practice them well and avoid awkwardness in case we get a chance to visit a person or a community of unfamiliar social customs
Which of the following is a benefit of learning about the standards of courtesy in a different cultural area?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
Trang 16a You can avoid meeting with a community of unfamiliar social customs
b You can act comfortably when you have a chance to visit the community
c You can practice meeting with people from different cultural areas
d You can have a chance to visit a community of
unfamiliar social customs
45 minutes late When you are invited to someone’s home for meal, it is polite to bring a small gift Flowers and candy are always appropriate If you have something attractive made in your country, your host or hostess will certainly enjoy receiving that gift What will you do if you are served some food that you cannot eat or you do not like? Do not make a fuss about it Simply eat what you can and hope that no one noticed it Be sure to complement the cook on the food that you are enjoying Do not leave immediately after dinner, but do not over-stay your welcome, either The next day, call or write a thank- you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening
If there is some food that you cannot eat, …
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a make a fuss about it c
Trang 17b ask the host to cook you another dish
c do not eat anything
d do not make a fuss about it
Phản hồi
Answer: do not make a fuss about it
Passage 6: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer
If you are invited to an American friend’s home for dinner, remember these general rules for polite behaviour First of all, arrive approximately on time but not early Americans expect promptness It will be all right to be 10 or 15 minutes late, but not
45 minutes late When you are invited to someone’s home for meal, it is polite to bring a small gift Flowers and candy are always appropriate If you have something attractive made in your country, your host or hostess will certainly enjoy receiving that gift What will you do if you are served some food that you cannot eat or you do not like? Do not make a fuss about it Simply eat what you can and hope that no one noticed it Be sure to complement the cook on the food that you are enjoying Do not leave immediately after dinner, but do not over-stay your welcome, either The next day, call or write a thank- you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening
If you are invited to American friend’s home, …………
Trang 18d you should be late at least 45 minutes
Phản hồi
Answer: Punctuality is appreciated
Passage 1: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer
Traditions, saying, beliefs, language, and values are just a few things that make up our culture Culture is the framework in which families are structured It shapes our expectations and ideals Culture plays a part in the meaning of marriage and our roles
as husbands, wives, children and parents
Understanding cultural differences and similarities related to marriage is important Culture affects the roles that spouses take within marriages, the age at marriage and number of children a couple have, the meaning of divorce, cohabitation and non-marital childbearing, and the way parents raise children Understanding how
relationships and marriages vary across cultural contexts, and how they are similar,
we will be able to identify the unique ways that marriages and family life affect people of various cultures As a result, we will be able to help families and sustain happy marriages
A cross cultural marriage or similar love relationship can be extremely exciting The cultural background, visits to the other country, the language of the country and learning to speak it, the different habits and ways of doing and saying things that people from other cultures have, are all very exciting indeed What are the
disadvantages of a cross cultural marriage or love relationship with someone from another country or cultural background? No matter how much you love your husband
or wife, no matter how high your level of cross cultural awareness, cross cultural communication and respect for differences, misunderstanding seems to be