跨文化交际与翻译真题

一、案例分析 (答题说明：每题10分，合计分。)

1. Situation: Two Americans, Bill and Tony, are talking about Tony’s unhappy experience with his Chinese college.

Bill: Hi, Tony. How’re you doing

Tony: Fine. Just got back from visiting the home of one of my Chinese colleagues.

Bill: Oh, have a good time

Tony: Oh yes, very good. Mind you, I was bit hurt about the way they treated my present. You see, I know they like western music so I brought them back some of the latest tapes from the UK. Had them all wrapped up beautifully and gave them to them as soon as I got inside the door and what do you think happened Bill: What

Tony: Nothing. Well, more or less, they said thank you but then just put them away in a corner. Didn’t even bother to unwrap them. I must say I felt a bit m iffed after all the trouble I’d taken.

参考答案：答题点：Gift giving in the West

三、跨文化单选 (答题说明：每题1分，合计分。)

C22. Cathy is talking to her friends Bill and Tod outside the cinema.

Cathy: Well, what did you think of the film, then

Bill: Oh, I thought it was great. Didn’t you think so Tod:

A) Well, maybe.

B) No, I don’t like it.

C) Yes, in a way. But I’ve seen better.

D) Yes. I dare say you’re right. But I’ve seen better.

D23. At Samantha’s flat, Ruth has just told Sandy that she is really fed up with her present job.

Sandy: Well, Ruth, maybe you ought to try and get another one. It shouldn’t be too hard for someone like you.

Ruth:Yes, I could do that, I suppose. Well, I can think about it anyway.

Sandy:

A) Yes, you do that.

B) That’s the spirit.

C) That’s your way out.

D) Good.

D24. Beth is talking to her friend, Brenda.

Beth: I wonder if you’d mind posting this letter for me on your way home, Brenda

Brenda:

A) You’re welcome.

B) I don’t care.

C) I don’t mind.

D) Sure.

A25. Situation: Xiao Ma is an interpreter. One day a foreign visitor, Mr Yoder, talks to him.

Yoder: Your English is quite fluent.

Ma:

A) Thank you. It’s kind of you to say so.

B) No, no, my English is poor.

C) No, not at all.

D) Oh, no. Far from that, I still have a long way to go.

B26. Betty is a foreign student in China. She has met Zheng Yu. Betty: I was told that you won the 100-meter race in the all city track meet this morning. Congratulations!

Zheng Yu:

A) Just lucky.

B) Thank you.

C) I can’t say I did well this mo rning.

D) I could have done better if it hadn’t been so cold.

B27. Your friend’s mother, Mrs Yoder, asked if you would like something to eat. What would you say to refuse politely

A) Not for the moment, thank you, Mrs Yoder. I’m full.

B) No, thanks, I’ve just had lunch.

C) Oh, no, Mrs Yoder. I haven’t long had lunch.

D) I’m full and have no room for any more.

A28. Mr Timms has arrived for a meeting which, unfortunately, has been cancelled.

Mrs Banks: I’m terribly sorry about not letting you know soo ner,