英语跨文化交际参考题

2010~2011学年第 2 学期 跨文化交际 试卷（ A ） 6. dynamic F) process of finding peaceful solutions to a conflict 7. pluralism .G) people who originate a communication by encoding an idea 8. attitude H) the mental interpretation of external stimuli via sensation 9. transactional I) something that is considered active and forceful

10. noise J) cultural circumstances within which communication occurs Part IV. Short Answer Questions

Directions: In this part, you are supposed to answer the following question with the knowledge of intercultural communication. Write down your answers on your Answer Sheet.

Topic: Discuss briefly the characteristics of monochronic and polychronic time orientation. Part V. Case Analysis

Directions: In this part you are supposed to analyze the following case from the perspective of intercultural communication. Then write down the answers on the Answer Sheet. Case

Tom, an exchange student from England, is talking with Mary, his girlfriend from Australia in Tom’s dorm room about their holidays. At this time, Yahan, an exchange student from India, enters in the room unannounced.

Tom: (to Mary) So, I think we should spend a week in China, 4 days in Japan. It is fantastic to know the East. (Yahan enters.)

Yahan: Hello Tom. Who is this with you?

Tom: Oh, hi Yahan. This is Mary. Mary, this is Yahan; he lives just down the hall. Mary: Hi Yahan.

Yahan: Is this your girlfriend, Tom? Tom: Ah…yeah, she is.

Yahan: Are you two going to marry? Want children? Tom: Ah, well….

Mary: Uh…we really haven’t discussed that yet.

Yahan: Oh, I see. Is your family not wealthy enough for her, Tom? What is your father’s occupation? Tom: What?

Part VI．Essay Questions

Directions: In this part, there are 2 essay topics. You are supposed to choose one from them

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2010~2011学年第 2 学期 跨文化交际 试卷（ A ） to write an essay with at least 150 words.

.1. Use examples to explain the main characteristics of individualism and collectivism. 2. Describe the differences of verbal communication styles between Chinese people and American people, and then analyze the reasons of the differences.

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