新思路大学英语听说教程 (4)

Part I: Lead-in
Section B: Useful Words and Expressions
culture shock 文化震撼，文化冲击 shock 冲击，震撼 anxiety 忧虑，焦虑 frustration 挫折 host 主人，东道主 excessive 过多的，过度的 unique 独特的 adjust to 调整以适应
In this unit, you will:
Learn how to express cross-cultural communication Listen to different materials about cross-cultural communication Practice talking in English about cross-cultural communication Do some specific exercise about VOA standard English Enjoy an English film clip and some English idioms about cross-cultural
3 M: An American friend invited me to his house for a party. Should I arrive a little earlier as we Chinese people do?
W: When we Chinese people are invited to a party, we usually arrive a little earlier. But in America, you can arrive just on time or a few minutes later.
Q: What do we know from the conversation?
Typescript A. Chinese people use chopsticks to eat everything.
B. Westerners use a knife and fork to eat.
C. Everyone thinks knives and forks are very complicated to use.
4 M: When I was in Korea, the people there seemed to be staring at me when I spoke. You know, it seemed a bit odd.
cultural awareness 文化意识 symptom 症状 conscious 自觉的；有意识的 discomfort 不适，不安 grumble 抱怨 perceive 感觉；意识到 original 原来的，最早的 adapt oneself to 使适应
Part I: Lead-in
Part II: Listening Task
Section A: Short Conversations Directions: In this part, you are going to hear 5 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, there will be a question based on what you hear. Try to find the best answer to the question.
Q: In Japan, what should we do when someone gives us his or her business card? Typescript
A. Take it with one hand and put it in the pocket.
B. Take it with one hand and read it carefully.
Q: When should people arrive for a party in America? Typescript
A. A few minutes earlier.
B. A few minutes later.
C. Just on time or a few minutes earlier.
Section B: Useful Words and Expressions Different cultures may have different customs.
People from different countries speak different languages, keep different value systems, and have different ways of looking at things. A person’s cultural background influences what he or she considers to be good manners or bad manners.
D. Just on time or a few minutes later.
Part II: Listening Task
Section A: Short Conversations Directions: In this part, you are going to hear 5 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, there will be a question based on what you hear. Try to find the best answer to the question.
1 M: Don’t you think there are great differences between Chinese and Western ways of eating?
W: Yes, they are very different indeed. We Chinese use chopsticks to help ourselves to almost everything except soup, but westerners use a knife and fork. I think our chopsticks are much easier to handle. But I know westerners may not agree with me.
communication
Part I: Lead-in
Section A: Group Work Directions: Please discuss the following questions in groups and sum up your answers with your group members. Try to talk in English as much as possible.
W: Sure he would! In Japan, you have to treat business cards with respect. What you’ve got to do is hold them with both hands and then read them very carefully.
1. What do you think are some of the features of Chinese culture? Give some examples.
2. What do you think is the best way to get to know a foreign culture? And why?
C. Take it with both hands and put it in the pocket.
D. Take it with both hands and read it carefully.
Part II: Listeningபைடு நூலகம்Task
Section A: Short Conversations Directions: In this part, you are going to hear 5 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, there will be a question based on what you hear. Try to find the best answer to the question.
2 M: When I was in Japan for the first time, I took a man’s business card with one hand and put it straight into my pocket. To my surprise, the man seemed annoyed!
The key to effective cross-cultural communication is knowledge.
Direct experience is the best way to begin to learn any culture.
Many cultures have certain etiquette when communicating.
Unit 4 Cross-cultural Communication
Module
Part I
Lead - in
Part II
Listening Task
Part III Speaking Task
Part IV Specific Focus
Part V
Self - enjoyment
Unit 4 Cross-cultural Communication
3. What are some of the differences between Asian and European cultures? Give some examples.
4. What role do you think culture plays in language learning?
D. Chopsticks are easier to handle for westerners.
Part II: Listening Task
Section A: Short Conversations Directions: In this part, you are going to hear 5 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, there will be a question based on what you hear. Try to find the best answer to the question.
Cultural differences are subtle and are often overlooked.
Having respect for other cultures can help you avoid misunderstandings.
Part I: Lead-in
Section B: Useful Words and Expressions Culture shock is a painful experience we undergo when we encounter entirely different ways of life in another culture. One should always assume that there is a significant possibility that cultural differences are causing communication problems.