Both Chinese and American compliments can be interpreted as formulaic in basic semantic and syntactic patterns and topics.
Both Chinese and American compliments can be interpreted as formulaic in basic semantic and syntactic patterns and topics.
Paper writing is, in some sense, a type of practical writing, displaying formulaic features to a large degree for some purpose. ( )
Paper writing is, in some sense, a type of practical writing, displaying formulaic features to a large degree for some purpose. ( )
stereotype means: A: a photograph made by an early photographic process B: a plan for attaing a particular goal C: a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes D: a conventional or formulaic conception or image
stereotype means: A: a photograph made by an early photographic process B: a plan for attaing a particular goal C: a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes D: a conventional or formulaic conception or image
Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed on the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read three times. The first reading is for you to get the general idea. During the second reading, you are required to write down the missing words or phrases according to what you hear in order of numbered blanks. The third reading is for you to check your answer. Now the passage will begin. When people meet acquaintances (熟人) or friends, people usually 1 each other. The purpose of greeting is to establish or maintain 2 contact. So formulaic (套话的) expressions are often used, but such formulaic expressions often cause conflict (冲突) because of the great 3 between Chinese and native English speakers. In English, people often employ the following expressions to greet each other “Good morning/ evening/afternoon.” “Fine day, isn’t it?” “How is 4 going? While in Chinese, we always say “Have you eaten yet?” “What are you going to do?” or “Where have you been?” to show our consideration. Westerners treat them as 5 .
Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed on the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read three times. The first reading is for you to get the general idea. During the second reading, you are required to write down the missing words or phrases according to what you hear in order of numbered blanks. The third reading is for you to check your answer. Now the passage will begin. When people meet acquaintances (熟人) or friends, people usually 1 each other. The purpose of greeting is to establish or maintain 2 contact. So formulaic (套话的) expressions are often used, but such formulaic expressions often cause conflict (冲突) because of the great 3 between Chinese and native English speakers. In English, people often employ the following expressions to greet each other “Good morning/ evening/afternoon.” “Fine day, isn’t it?” “How is 4 going? While in Chinese, we always say “Have you eaten yet?” “What are you going to do?” or “Where have you been?” to show our consideration. Westerners treat them as 5 .