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- For good cross-cultural communication, we should see both similarities and differences between our home culture and the new culture。 A: 正确 B: 错误
- When ______ different cultures, we often pay attention only to the differences without noticing the many similarities.
- In this video, compare means to identify the _____ between things while contrast means the ______. A: differences, similarities B: similarities, differences
- Once a little American boy traveling in China was overheard exclaiming, “Look, Mommy, that little Chinese boy is eating ice cream, too.” This implies: A: Similarities between cultures could surprise us. B: Differences between cultures could surprise us. C: Cultures are the same. D: Cultures are different.
- There are differences in nonverbal expression of the same meaning or feeling across cultures.
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What are the differences between masculine and feminine cultures A: Creativity and individual choices are valued in masculine cultures, while quality of life and family are expected in feminine cultures. B: Tender values are embraced by both masculine and feminine cultures. C: Tough values are preferred in feminine cultures, while tender values are preferred in masculine cultures. D: Gender roles are usually distinct in masculine cultures, while they are flexible in feminine cultures.
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What are the similarities and differences between verbal and nonverbal communication?
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Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the words you hear. In the globalized society of the 21st century, we need to understand different cultures. Understanding different cultures helps us 1) ___________ unfamiliar environment in which we meet, work and live with other people from different cultures. Adjustment and 2) ___________ toward different cultures help us to take active roles in the 3) ___________ society. It is not only a matter of knowing what to say or when to arrive for a meeting, it also involves a continued effort to 4) ___________ our partners' culture and etiquette. We need to know and respect their greeting practice, gift-giving etiquette, table manners, and other aspects of etiquette. In a word, we need to be 5) ___________ to other cultures to be successful in this world.
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They _____ to see us more often when we were living in Shanghai.
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For Intercultural Competence, you will learn to A: Identify similarities and differences between different languages and cultures B: Compare the Chinese language and the English language in terms of L1 and L2 learning C: Be aware of cross-cultural differences in emotional expressions D: Interpret the implications of different types of Englishes E: Understand gender issues across cultures F: Develop insights into other cultures