西方文化期末考试题

西方文化期期末考试试题班级：姓名：分数：一、写出下面单词或短语的中文意思。

(20%)1. apology______2. company_______3. appreciate_______4. attendto_______5.somewhat_______6.neglect______7.favor_______8.awkward _______9.stay out of one’s way_______10.gratitude______rm____ 12.by all means______13.decline______14.drop in_____15.in a mess_____ 16.punctual______17.overnight______18.courtesy_______19.vacant______20.hesitation______二、判断题（20分)1.At the dinner table when you want some salt, you say “please pass me the salt” instead of stretching out your arms to reach for it.2. Americans say “excuse me”more often and on more occasions than the Chinese people.3.We say “sorry” when we need to pass in front of someone.4.”Thank you”means that you appreciate what someone has done for you very often, very small and most ordinary things.5.People in the West thank people all day long.6.Some Japanese students make excessive expressions of gratitude, which give Westerners the sense of empty thanks and insincerity.7.Over doing apology actually is a right behavior in the American8.Americans often plan social gatherings on short notice.9.If a friend has invited you to drop in by any time, it is best to call before visiting to make sure it is convenient for them.10.If you have accepted the invitation, you should get to the place at the fixed time, or 15 minutes after that.三、把下面句子翻译成中文（20分）1. If the guest is a lady, most men in the room will stand up when she comes in.2.On the street, men almost always walk or cross the street on the side of the ladies which is closer to the traffic.3.A man is introduced to a woman, unless he is much older and more senior. As a general rule, younger ones are introduced to elder ones.4.The ladies in the sitting room will not stand up whether the new comer is a man or a woman..5.It is considered bad manners in the West to leave one’s food on the plate.6.In the United States, it is impolite to keep asking someone again and again or press something on him.7.Americans are very direct. If they want something, they will ask for it. If not, they will say, “No, thanks.”8.Americans are taught that “Honesty is the policy.”9.When you go to the United States, you had better “do as the Romans do.”10.In America, public restrooms are located in gasoline stations, airports, and bus and railroad stations, restaurants, libraries, large stores, theaters.四、选择正确的单词填空。

（20分）1.As the Chinese customs are different, some students abroad may appear not polite enough.A. somewhatB. anythingC. something2.Some Chinese students to express thanks for the small favors that others have done for them.A. rememberB. neglectC. hate3. If you are busy, do not be afraid to the invitation.A. acceptB. attendC. decline4. If you don’t know the way to the place, be sure to ask for .A. time C. children D. instructions5. That is where occurs when people from two different countriesmeet.A. misunderstandingB. accidentC. earthquake6. might be more important than honesty in some countries.A. courtesyB. Lady firstC. Helping others7. Without a moment’s , he answered “ Finding a public bathroom.”A. restB.hesitationC. invitation8.In the States, people of all ages may be called by their first names. A. dislike B. agree to C. prefer to9.Addressing people by their first names usually indicates .A. friendlinessB.impoliteC. goodness10. is used either for a married woman or unmarried woman.A. MissB.Mr.C. Ms五、根据所学的知识回答问题。

1. What is the most difficult thing for a newly arrived visitor to the U.S.?2. Where can a foreign visitor find a public rest room in the U.S. ?3. What may confuse a foreign visitor when he/she is looking for a rest room?4. What terms are rarely used in the U.S. to indicate a rest room?5. What is considered bad manners at the dinner table in the West?6. What are men expected to do when a woman guest comes into the sitting room?7.How do good-mannered men in the West behave in public?8. What rules do people have to follow when a new comer is shown into the sitting room?9.What will you dothen if you are willing to accept an American’s invitation?10. What is a proper gift that you should take to the hostess？西方文化期中考试题答题卡班级：姓名：分数：一、写出下面单词或短语的中文意思。

(20%)1. 2. 3. 4. 5.6. 7. 8. 9. 10.11. 12. 13. 14. 15.16. 17. 18. 19. 20二、判断题（20分)1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.三．把下面句子翻译成中文（20分）1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.四．选择正确的单词填空。

（20分）1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.五、根据所学的知识回答问题。

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