Giao thoa văn hóa EN14 016

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 p

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Fill 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 isconsidered 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 in Japan(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 oriented society; so avoid open displays of affection, touching or any prolonged (9)

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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?

Chọn một câu trả lời:

a literal

b common

c usual

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Phản hồiAnswer: specific

Source: unit 2, passage 1, line 3, page 35 (course book)

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

In what way are closings similar to greeting?

a They are familiar

b They are common

c They are exchanges

d They have no literal meaning

Phản hồi

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Mô tả câu hỏiPassage 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 unavoidable

The passage is about ………

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d the effects of cultures on love and marriage

Phản hồiAnswer: cultural differences

Source: unit 1, passage 1, page 18 (course book)

The word It (line 3) refers to …………

a framework

b family

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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 televisionand 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 books are of interest to her The Internet will give you a great opportunity to find anything! Tell her about your country's culture, let herlisten 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

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a books and the Internet

b time and money

c patience and time

d movies and music

Phản hồiAnswer: patience and time Source: unit 1, passage 2, paragraph 3, page 20 (course book)

understand your partner's excitements and frustrations For example, you are watching the televisionand 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

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Source: unit 1, passage 2, page 19,20 (course book)

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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.

a the effects of cultures on love and marriage

b the role of spouses in the family

c cultural differences

d the definition of culture

Phản hồiAnswer: cultural differences

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In cross-cultural marriage, ………… may happen

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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.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a purpose of greetings?

a To show that you recognize his or her present

b To show that you admire him or her

c To create contact with the person being gre

d To show that you are willing to be his or her friend

Phản hồiAnswer: To show that you admire him or her

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If 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

If your companion insists on paying his share, ………

Source: unit 3, passage 1,line 8, page 54 (course book))

Câu trả lời đúng là:

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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 compliment 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, …………

a Punctuality is appreciated

b you should go late a bit

c you should be late at least 45 minutes

d politeness is not necessary

Phản hồiAnswer: Punctuality is appreciated

Source: unit 3, passage 2,line 1,2, page 55(course book)

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In most American restaurants, ………

a you should not give the tip to waiters or waitresses

b Waiters and waitresses never get the tip

c the tip is about 15% of the bill

d the tip is added to the bill

Phản hồiAnswer: the tip is about 15% of the bill

Source: unit 3, passage 1,line 11, page 54(course book)

Câu hỏi 9

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Mô tả câu hỏiPassage 5: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer

When you invite someone to have dinner, you……

a Only the speaker let him to pay himself

b share the bill with him

c give the bill to him

d should prepare to pay the bill

Phản hồiAnswer: should prepare to pay the bill

Source: unit 3, passage 1, line 5, page 54 (course book)

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Mô tả câu hỏiPassage 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 verbal messages Gestures alsoserve 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 indicate attitudes, 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

According to the writer, "A picture is worth a thousand words" means ………

a facial gestures can convey a lot of meanings

b a picture of a face is more valuable than a thousand words

c he has just bought a picture with a thousand words on it

d

a picture is more important than a thousand words

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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.

According to the passage, which of the following is not affected by culture?

a The roles of spouses

b Child-raising

c The age to get married

d How much spouses love each other

Phản hồiAnswer: How much spouses love each other

Source: unit 1, passage 1, page 18 paragraph 3 (course book)

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In cross-cultural marriage, ………… may happen

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Source: unit 1, passage 1, page 18 paragraph 3, the last line (course book)

a cultural differences

b the effects of cultures on love and marriage

c the role of spouses in the family

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understand your partner's excitements and frustrations For example, you are watching the televisionand 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 books are of interest to her The Internet will give you a great opportunity to find anything! Tell her about your country's culture, let herlisten to the music that you like, rent a movie for her that left you with great impression Let her

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a Spouses who have the same roots go not share anything together

b Spouses who are from different cultures need more patience and understanding in their marriage than those who have the same roots

c Spouses who have the same nationality need more patience and understanding in their marriage than those who are from different cultures

d Spouses who are from different cultures can never share anything together

Phản hồiAnswer: Spouses who are from different cultures need more patience and understanding in their marriage than those who have the same roots

Source: unit 1, passage 2, paragraph 2, page 19 (course book

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

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b To show that you admire him or her

c To show that you recognize his or her present

d To show that you are willing to be his or her friend

Phản hồiAnswer: To show that you admire him or her

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

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