跨文化交际试卷

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C. determined, reflects

D. shaped, influences

United States continues to welcome a large number of immigrants each year and has referred to as a melting-pot society. This trend can reflect the theory of .

A. macroculture

B. microculture

C. globalization

D. modernization

Ⅱ. True or False (10 Points in all, 1 points for each)

( )11. Values refer to rules for appropriate behaviors, which provide the expectations people have of one anther and of others.

( )12. The similarity of the original culture to the new host culture is one of the

most important factors in successful acculturation.

( )13. The symbols human beings use are objective.

( )14. Four values fundamental to western ethics are autonomy, responsibility,

care, justice.

( )15. Different from the belief “subjugation to nature”, western people believ e

they are the masters of the nature.

( )16. The United States can clearly be seen as collectivism.

( )17. Although stereotypes are considered as being negative judgments, they

can also be positive.

( )18. In the Russian states, the “bear hug” may follow a strong, firm handshae

between good male friends.

( ) 19. All words can find the counterparts in another language.

( )20. People in the United States like the body ’s natural smell so they seldom

wear fragrance.

Ⅲ. Please explain the denotational and connotational

meanings of the following words from the Western and Eastern perspectives. (20 points in all, 10 points for each.)

22..intellectual

Ⅳ.Please answer the following questions (30 points in all, 15 points for each)

23. Please explain the model of Intercultural Communication.

24. Please explain how to interpret humor from other cultures.

Why Was His Answer Not Related to the Question

An American manager of human resource in Philips lightening company talked with a Chinese employee with great potential. The American manager wanted to know the development design and the position the employee wants to get in the company. But the Chinese employee did not answer the question directly; instead he only talked about the company’s future direction, promotion system and his current position. He talked for a long time, but did not give a definite and direct answer. The manager was puzzled and annoyed, because the same situation has occurred several times, Later, the manager complained to another human resourc e manager, Mr. Jia, “I only wanted to know the employee’s working plan in the ne xt 5 years and the position he wants to get in the company, but why I cannot get a

clear answer” .The Chinese employee also complained to Mr. Jia., “Why are Americans so aggressive” As the human resource manager in a multinational company, Mr. Jia knows that a different manner in communication brings about misunderstandings. So he did best to explain to the two sides, but it is not easy to

reduce the obstacle between them.

Why did the Chinese employee not give a clear and definite answer

What stereotype did the Chinese employee from towards American

How can Mr. Jia effectively solve the awkward situation