If you are invited to visit a Chinese family, what topic should you avoid in a conversation?
A: The prices of things.
B: About children's education.
C: Politics and one's views about the government.
D: Their family.
A: The prices of things.
B: About children's education.
C: Politics and one's views about the government.
D: Their family.
举一反三
- What’s the main idea of Part I A: A story about a family dinner to introduce the topic of the essay, i.e. whether Chinese language and culture are indirect and polite. B: There is no one word in Chinese for “yes” or “no”, which is not because Chinese people are discreet, but because their answer is specific to what is asked.
- About paying a visit to a Chinese family, the following things are better to be considered. A: make an appointment in advance B: a little late to arrive C: to visit in the morning D: to bring some gifts with you E: to greet with everyone in the house F: to stay until you think you have fulfilled your purpose
- The main purposes of a small talk are the following except _____. A: to find a connection with the person you are talking to B: to inquire about someone’s political views C: to fill in the silence of the conversation D: to avoid awkward pausesof the conversation
- If you want to talk about the deceased at a funeral or after-funeral gathering but aren’t sure if the family wants to talk, whose lead should you follow? A: The clergyman. B: The closest friends of the deceased. C: Family members of the deceased. D: The host’s
- For one hour’s talk , about how long should you prepare for it?