2016春跨文化交际口语宝典

2016春“跨文化交际”口语考试备考宝典

为了帮助大家复习迎考，我们从课本的第一、二、三、四单元选出几个话题，大家可以进行针对性的考试训练，相信这对取得好成绩是有益的。

1. Cultural differences in hospitality between China and English speaking countries.

2. Cultural differences in privacy (western taboos) between China and English speaking countries.

3. A comparative look at names in China and English speaking countries

4. Addressing people appropriately (use of titles, kin terms)

5. Invitations

6. Footing the bills

7. Giving gifts

可以提前找好练习伙伴，或由老师现场指定考试同伴，因为参与人数比较多，每一组取得发言机会的同学将有四分钟左右的时间进行考试模拟，即口试的AB环节各两分钟。然后即可得到老师的现场点评和学习建议。

模拟考题

Part 1 Cross-cultural Differences in Gift Giving

A starts the conversation by asking the first question, followed with more questions.

B mainly answers questions. This part of your conversation should last about 5 minutes.

You are A. Your questions should be related to the topic of “Cross-cultural Differences in Gift Giving”. Here are some suggestions for you to prepare your questions:

Ask B when gifts may be given in China and in the West.

Ask B what different types of gifts people may prefer in the West and in China.

Ask B what kind of people we may give gifts to in China and in the west.

Ask B if there is anything not suitable for a gift in the West and in China.

Part 2 Cross-cultural Differences in Hospitality

B starts the conversation by asking the first question, followed with more questions. A mainly answers questions. This part of your conversation should last about 5 minutes.

You are B.

Your questions should be related to the topic of “Cross-cultural Differences in Hospitality”. Here are some suggestions:

Ask A how Chinese families show hospitality to guests.

Ask A what western families usually show hospitality to their guests.

Ask A to describe some of the differences between westerners and Chinese in the serving and accepting of food and drink.

Ask A if there is any link between hospitality and social class.

Part 3: Cross-cultural Differences in Family Relationship

A starts the conversation by asking the first question, followed by more questions.

B mainly answers questions. This part of your conversation should last about 5 minutes.

You are A. Your questions should be related to the topic of “Cross-cultural Differences in Family Relationship”. Here are some suggestions:

Ask B what major differences there are between relationships in Chinese families, and relationships in western families

Ask B how important decisions are made in families in each culture.

Ask B what differences there might be in family support for children going to high school or university.

Ask B to explain possible cultural differences concerning children’s financial support for their parents.

Part 4: Cultural Name Differences

B is now going to ask questions. A mainly answers questions. This part of your conversation should last about 5 minutes.

You are B. Now it is your turn to ask questions. Your questions should be about “Cultural Name Differences”. Here are some suggestions:

Ask A to state the major cultural differences between naming children in English speaking countries and in China.

Ask A to give some examples of boys’ names and girls’ names in English speaking cultures. Ask A to explain how you might generally identify a girl’s name from a boy’s name.

Ask A to discuss some of the cultural differences where titles of people and/or kin terms are concerned.