5103开放本科英语国家概况(2)复习提纲

5103开放本科英语国家概况（2）复习提纲

考试时间：90分钟

考试形式：一纸开卷

出题范围：新教材英语国家文化概况（下），高等教育出版社11年3月出版。

考试范围：新教材单元练习

考试题型：

I. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). (15题，每小题2分，共30分）

II. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding places. （15题，每小题

2分，共30分）

1. When introducing business associates to one another in social situations, you can also ______ what they do or something about them. (mention)

2. Gift giving customs _______ greatly form country to country. (vary)

3. Good gift selections can also include coffee table books about your home country, or anything that ______ the interests of your hosts and is representative of your country. (reflects)

4. Don’t leave immediately after dinner, but don’t ______ your welcome, either. (overstay)

5. Don’t boast yourself or your company’s accomplishments. Instead, Australians ______ judge your competence and abilities through your actions. (prefer to)

1. Introduction is the formal ________ of one person to another，in which people

________ each other and set up relationship with each others. (presentation，get to know)

2. ________cards are the _______, with one side printed in your home language and the other side in the foreign language in which you are dealing. （Bilingual ,norm）

3. In the United States, one’s ______ is the top secret. (income)

4.In English, there are strong or weak or polite ways to ______ a request or an invitation. (refuse)

III. Answer each of the following four questions.（共4题，每小题10分，共40分）

问答题范围

What kind of outdoor recreation do Americans enjoy?

Americans seek a variety of experience in spending time on outdoor activities. Many enjoy spending time in camping, hiking, hunting and many other outdoor activities. The popular outdoor activities in the US are fishing and jogging. Camping ranks fourth.

What are the characteristics of Canadian houses?

Canada has huge forests and timber is readily available as a building material. Houses in Canada are typically timber-framed and, because of climate extremes, the housing stock is usually high quality and well insulated.

Why are eggs given as presents for Easter Day?

Traditionally Easter eggs, dyed and decorated or made of chocolate, are given as presents symbolizing new life and the coming of spring.

What are the general rules for polite behavior if you’re invited to an American friend’s home for dinner?

Arrive approximately on time (but not early)

Bring a small gift.

Be sure to compliment the cook on the food that you enjoyed.