大学体验英语综合教程4 unit 2 Passage B Cultural Differences
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Reading question 2
letting the world know that in Russia, the polite thing is to peel the bananas for the ladies. Sometime during my third trip I was politely disabused of my notion. Reading question 3 “Oh no, Grigorii Davidovich,” a Russian graciously kindly corrected me. “In Russia, when a man peels a banana for a lady it means he has a romantic interest in her.” How embarrassed I felt. And here I had been proudly telling everyone about this tidbit of cultural understanding. 有些教训只有通过这种尴尬的方式才能吸取。 Certain lessons have to be learned the hard way. Some well meaning articles and presentations on cultural differences have a potential to do more harm than good and may not be as amusing. They present, like my bananas, too many generalizations or quite a d现方式做保护处理对用户上传分享的文档内容本身不做任何修改或编辑并不能对任何下载内容负责
Contents
• Skimming and Scanning • Language Points • Reading Questions • Reading Skill Practice
be likely to …: is expected to…可能会做… Eg. She’ s more likely to take part in the contest.
Differences between people within any given nation or culture are much greater than differences between groups. Education, social standing, religion, personality, belief structure, past experience, affection shown in the home, and a myriad of other factors will affect human behavior a host of / a multitude of / a wealth of and culture. Sure there are differences in approach as to what is considered polite and appropriate behavior both on and off the job. In some cultures “yes” means, “I hear you” more than “I agree.” Length of pleasantries and greetings before getting down to business, level of tolerance for being around someone (speaking a foreign (not-understood) language, politeness measured in terms of gallantry or ) etiquette (e.g., standing up for a woman who approaches a
Para 6
• ( T )4. In Chile, women often kiss not only women but also men on the cheek to show the greetings.
Para 12
• ( T )5. In Russia, when a man peels a banana for woman, it means he is fond of her. Para 7 • ( F )6. We can generalize nothing similar from Hispanics. Para 9 • ( F )7. “Yes” means “I agree” all the time. • Para 11 • ( F )8. Paying attention to customs and cultural differences is not important. Para 12 • ( F )9. In Russia, it is a customary for theara 12 • 10. The writer worked in the University in 1993. Para 1 of California
谈正事前的寒暄和问候的时间长短
table, yielding a seat on the bus to an older person, etc.) and manner of expected dress are all examples of possible cultural differences and traditions. In Mexico it is customary for the arriving person to greet the others. For instance, someone who walks into a group of people eating would say provecho (enjoy your meal). In Chile, women often greet both other women and men with a kiss on the cheek. In Russia women often walk arm in arm with their female friends. Paying attention to customs and cultural differences can give someone outside that culture a better chance of assimilation or acceptance. Ignoring these can get an unsuspecting person into trouble. There are cultural and ideological differences and it is good to have an understanding about a culture’s customs and ways.
invite sb. out Cultural Differences to dinner 邀 请…外出吃饭 In 1993, I had my first opportunity to visit Russia as a
representative of the University of California. I was there to provide some technical assistance in the area of agricultural labor management. “Russians are a very polite people,” I had been tutored before my arrival. One of my interpreters, once I was there, explained that a gentleman should pour the lemonade (a type of juice) for the ladies and show other courtesies to them. Toward the end of my three-week trip I was invited by my young Russian host and friend Dmitri Ivanovich and his lovely wife Yielena out to dinner. At the end of a wonderful meal Yielena asked if I would like a banana. I
Reading question 1
educated / taught
politely declined and thanked her, and explained I was most satisfied with the meal. But the whole while my mind was racing: “What do I do? Do I offer her a banana even though they are as close to her as they are to me? What is the polite make attempt to… thing to do?” bananas should Eg. He made attempt “Would you like a banana?” I asked Yielena. to go. “Yes,” she smiled, but made no attempt to take any of the three bananas in the fruit basket. “What now?” I thought. “Which one would you like?” I fumbled. “That one,” she pointed at one of the bananas. So all the time while thinking about Russian politeness, I picked the banana Yielena had pointed at and peeled it half way and handed it to her. Smiles in Yielena and Dmitri’s faces told me I had done the right thing. After this experience I spent much time
a small interesting information 小趣闻
Some often-heard generalizations about the Hispanic culture include: Hispanics need less personal space, make less eye contact, touch each other more in normal conversation, and are less likely to participate in a meeting. Generalizations are often dangerous, and especially when accompanied by recommendations such as: move closer when talking to Hispanics, make more physical contact, don’t expect participation, and so on.
• Translating Skill Practice
Decide T or F or fill in the blanks after your fast reading
• ( F )1. The writer was told the Russian was a crude people. Para 1 • ( F )2. The writer have known Russian very well in 1993. Para 1 • ( F )3. The writer went to Russian twice.
letting the world know that in Russia, the polite thing is to peel the bananas for the ladies. Sometime during my third trip I was politely disabused of my notion. Reading question 3 “Oh no, Grigorii Davidovich,” a Russian graciously kindly corrected me. “In Russia, when a man peels a banana for a lady it means he has a romantic interest in her.” How embarrassed I felt. And here I had been proudly telling everyone about this tidbit of cultural understanding. 有些教训只有通过这种尴尬的方式才能吸取。 Certain lessons have to be learned the hard way. Some well meaning articles and presentations on cultural differences have a potential to do more harm than good and may not be as amusing. They present, like my bananas, too many generalizations or quite a d现方式做保护处理对用户上传分享的文档内容本身不做任何修改或编辑并不能对任何下载内容负责
Contents
• Skimming and Scanning • Language Points • Reading Questions • Reading Skill Practice
be likely to …: is expected to…可能会做… Eg. She’ s more likely to take part in the contest.
Differences between people within any given nation or culture are much greater than differences between groups. Education, social standing, religion, personality, belief structure, past experience, affection shown in the home, and a myriad of other factors will affect human behavior a host of / a multitude of / a wealth of and culture. Sure there are differences in approach as to what is considered polite and appropriate behavior both on and off the job. In some cultures “yes” means, “I hear you” more than “I agree.” Length of pleasantries and greetings before getting down to business, level of tolerance for being around someone (speaking a foreign (not-understood) language, politeness measured in terms of gallantry or ) etiquette (e.g., standing up for a woman who approaches a
Para 6
• ( T )4. In Chile, women often kiss not only women but also men on the cheek to show the greetings.
Para 12
• ( T )5. In Russia, when a man peels a banana for woman, it means he is fond of her. Para 7 • ( F )6. We can generalize nothing similar from Hispanics. Para 9 • ( F )7. “Yes” means “I agree” all the time. • Para 11 • ( F )8. Paying attention to customs and cultural differences is not important. Para 12 • ( F )9. In Russia, it is a customary for theara 12 • 10. The writer worked in the University in 1993. Para 1 of California
谈正事前的寒暄和问候的时间长短
table, yielding a seat on the bus to an older person, etc.) and manner of expected dress are all examples of possible cultural differences and traditions. In Mexico it is customary for the arriving person to greet the others. For instance, someone who walks into a group of people eating would say provecho (enjoy your meal). In Chile, women often greet both other women and men with a kiss on the cheek. In Russia women often walk arm in arm with their female friends. Paying attention to customs and cultural differences can give someone outside that culture a better chance of assimilation or acceptance. Ignoring these can get an unsuspecting person into trouble. There are cultural and ideological differences and it is good to have an understanding about a culture’s customs and ways.
invite sb. out Cultural Differences to dinner 邀 请…外出吃饭 In 1993, I had my first opportunity to visit Russia as a
representative of the University of California. I was there to provide some technical assistance in the area of agricultural labor management. “Russians are a very polite people,” I had been tutored before my arrival. One of my interpreters, once I was there, explained that a gentleman should pour the lemonade (a type of juice) for the ladies and show other courtesies to them. Toward the end of my three-week trip I was invited by my young Russian host and friend Dmitri Ivanovich and his lovely wife Yielena out to dinner. At the end of a wonderful meal Yielena asked if I would like a banana. I
Reading question 1
educated / taught
politely declined and thanked her, and explained I was most satisfied with the meal. But the whole while my mind was racing: “What do I do? Do I offer her a banana even though they are as close to her as they are to me? What is the polite make attempt to… thing to do?” bananas should Eg. He made attempt “Would you like a banana?” I asked Yielena. to go. “Yes,” she smiled, but made no attempt to take any of the three bananas in the fruit basket. “What now?” I thought. “Which one would you like?” I fumbled. “That one,” she pointed at one of the bananas. So all the time while thinking about Russian politeness, I picked the banana Yielena had pointed at and peeled it half way and handed it to her. Smiles in Yielena and Dmitri’s faces told me I had done the right thing. After this experience I spent much time
a small interesting information 小趣闻
Some often-heard generalizations about the Hispanic culture include: Hispanics need less personal space, make less eye contact, touch each other more in normal conversation, and are less likely to participate in a meeting. Generalizations are often dangerous, and especially when accompanied by recommendations such as: move closer when talking to Hispanics, make more physical contact, don’t expect participation, and so on.
• Translating Skill Practice
Decide T or F or fill in the blanks after your fast reading
• ( F )1. The writer was told the Russian was a crude people. Para 1 • ( F )2. The writer have known Russian very well in 1993. Para 1 • ( F )3. The writer went to Russian twice.