2022年大学英语跨文化交际教程课后答案完整版 .pdf

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1、期末考试范围?1.阅读理解 2篇（20%）?2.选词填空：15个句子（15个备选项，课后的key concepts,概念的词为主。（15%）?eg:the belief that any individual,no matter how poor,can achieve wealth and fame through diligence and virtue.?3.简答题：课后comprehension questions和case study(课内或者稍微改动的）。（25%）4.实用写作：一封信什么的（格式）（10%）5.写作：给出某个文化现象观点，运用所学文化差异进行评论（comment)

2、。（30%）如:说给一个关于教育的话题（文化现象），我们要用所学的中美教育差异进行评论，议论文形式。价值观，家庭观，社会关系朋友观，饮食观，教育观，时间观等篇目：Unit1:A B C Unit2 A Unit3 A B Unit5A Unit6A Unit7 AUnit10 BUnit1 A Key concepts reservation:谦逊的coldness:冷静的 modesty：谦虚的humor：幽默的 sportsmanship：运动员精神Q1、what is a reserved person like?Answer:A reserved person is one who d

3、oes not talk very much to strangers,does not show much emotion,and seldom gets excited.Q2、what is the character of the Englishmen?Answer:reserved、humor、modesty、cold、sportsmanship.Q3、what is sportsmanship?Answer:sportsmanship is the ability to practice a sport according to its rules,while also showin

4、g generosity to ones opponent and good temper in defeat.Case study Q、What made the British feel quite unhappy in this situation?名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 1 页，共 17 页 -Answer:The loud speaking and speaking their native language made the reserved British feel quite unhappy.The Englishman is reserved,he

5、doesnt show much emotion and seldom gets excited.Unit1 B Key concepts the pioneering spirit创业精神trying something new探索精神equality平等national optimism 民族乐观freedom 自由the Declaration of Independence独立宣言rags-to-richer白 手起 家social mobility社 会流 动 性American dream美国梦Comprehension questions 1.Can you summarize

6、the character of Americans?The characters of Americans are the pioneering spirit,trying something new and being eager to equality and freedom.The American is competitive,friendly,spontaneous,adaptable,efficient,energetic,and kindhearted.2.In what sense is the pioneering spirit still an importantpart

7、 of the American character?1).Except for the slaves,immigrants came to America voluntarily in search of greater prosperity and freedom.(para3)2).In the mid-nineteenth century,the pioneering spirit led American settlers to travel westward in search of land and gold.(para4)3).The desire to start a new

8、 life in a new place is noticeable throughout the nation.Many Americans change residences every year.(para5)4).Americans who dont change residence are also on the move traveling by air or auto to see their own country or to visit others.The need to explore a new frontier is basic to the American cha

9、racter.(para7)3.What is the American Dream?What is its impact on the American character?The American Dream is the belief that any individual,no matter how poor,can achieve wealth and fame through diligence and virtue.Impact:Americans are optimistic and adventurous.The typical American believed in tr

10、ying something new in an attempt to make life better.He had a firm faith in the possibility of progress.Every day in every way I am getting better and better.4.What are the basic roots of American character?The basic roots of American character are the pioneering spirit,the liberty spirit and the eq

11、uality spirit.名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 2 页，共 17 页 -Case study Q;Why did the American feel uncomfortable?Please give him suggestions on how to get along with English people.The American did something that he thought is friendly,but the English seemed quite unfriendly to him,so he felt uncomfortable.A

12、merican is a bit casual,optimistic and outgoing.He called the first names and touched the people on the shoulder.But,English are reserved and conservative.They dislike physical touch and dislike to show much emotion.It s also not polite to call the first names.Suggestions:1.On the whole British habi

13、ts of politeness are very informal.All politeness is based on the elementary rule of showing consideration for others,and acknowledging the consideration they show to you.2.Conversation in Britain is in general quiet and restrained and loud speech is considered ill-bred.Passage C The Chinese Charact

14、erComprehension Questions 1.Apart from family,what are other important units in Chinese society?How do they work?Clan.A clan is the aggregate of kinship.A clan may comprise a whole village or suburb,and counties,provinces and state are conglomerates of a vast number of villages and suburbs with such

15、 clan populations.Grouping linked by friendship or marriage is also another important unit in Chinese society.A district may have all its groupings so associated together,and this forms the basis for common action in an emergency.2.Why is China a country with highly complicated social relationship?W

16、hat are supposed to be the advantages and disadvantages of it?Chinese society appears as a mass of circles or groupings rather than status or levels.Within each circle or grouping the people are related in clan or closer kinship and offer cooperation and succor to each other.Marriage and friendship

17、created links with other clans and groupings.Therefore,a district may have all its groupings so associated together.So,the social relationship in China is more close and complicated than Western countries.Such kind is good for the steady of a society and peaceful life,good for governing but not good

18、 for development,for any new ideas and reformation.It is as personal oriented society.Sometimes it is easy to deal with something,but other times it makes things more complicated and even hinder the development of a society.For example,the complicated social relation becomes a big barrier for the im

19、plementation of law 名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 3 页，共 17 页 -and justice.It may give rise to the unequal of chance and resources.(a free answer question)3.Can you list some of the characteristics of the general character of the Chinese people based on the text.Try to give the possible reasons for the fo

20、rmation of such character.Chinese people are compromising,patient,mediative,harmonious,obedient,passive,pacific,long-viewing,tolerant,filial,conservative,thrift,friendly,diligent,and so on.They tend to be in low profile,hide their strength and depreciate their success.The character of Chinese is cau

21、sed by many factors.From the text,we know its closely related to the organization of Chinese society.The Chinese society is organized by clans or friends of close association.It is a big circle of complicated relations.To maintain the steady of the circle,such kinds of character are of significant i

22、mportance.Case Study China is a society of complicated social relation.Friend is a very important factor in society.Chinese people take care of maintaining friendship and tend to avoid direct conflict or making other lose face.In this case,to maintain the face of Jimmy,I would not mention the borrow

23、ed money in the face of Jimmy.But Jimmy keeping reminding I of the money made I feel quite embarrassed,and a bit angry.I thought Jimmy was not friendly.America is a society advocates individualism and their social relation is quite loose.They think friend is friend,money is money.Whats more,compared

24、 with Chinese society,it is one with low-contexted culture,in which people would put everything in words and say it directly.In the case,Jimmy reminded I once again about the money lest I forget about it.To Jimmy,it was the fault of I not mentioning about the borrowed money earlier.So,when I asked a

25、bout it,he said Why didnt you remind me earlier?What s more,Americans don t readily give money to others,which will most likely render a sense of humiliation about ones ability to earn ones own living.So in this case,Jimmy is a bit annoyed for“I”not remind him to pay back the borrowed money.He thoug

26、ht that he had been looked upon by“I”.Unit2 A key concept:Five Relationships of Confucianism 孔子的五伦思想 humanism 人道主义individualism个人 主 义collectivism集 体 主 义individuals right个人权利名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 4 页，共 17 页 -1.According to Confucianism,what are the five cardinal relationships in Chinese society an

27、d what should these relationships be?Five cardinal relationship:ruler-minister,father-son,husband-wife,elder-younger brother and friend and friend.This was explained as“There should be affection between father and son,righteous sense of duty between ruler and minister,division of function between ma

28、n and wife,stratification between old and young,and good faith between friends.”2.Can you tell the main influence of Confucianism on the ideology of Chinese people?In traditional Chinese beliefs,especially in Confucianism,collectivism is appreciated.It emphasizes cooperation among group members and

29、individual success is due to the collective effort of the staff in a unit,an organization or a community.3.Can you tell the main influence of the Renaissance on Western values?In the Renaissance period of England,people began to emphasize the dignity of human beings and the importance of the present

30、 life.This is the rudiment of Humanism.People began to respect the humanity from then on,and then developed into the ideas of what we always call freedom,democracy.4.What is the difference between collectivism and individualism?Individualism refers to the doctrine that the rights of the individual a

31、re the most important ones in a society.Collectivism emphasizes cooperation among group members.(1)Westerners tend to believe that people should rely on themselves as much as possible-and usually expect other people to do the same.People in collectivist cultures generally feel they have a right to e

32、xpect help from other members of their groups,and they also tend to feel they have an obligation to help other members of their groups.(2)Westerners generally feel that the rights of individuals should not be subordinated to the needs of a larger group.People in collectivist cultures are generally m

33、ore willing to accept the idea that individuals should sacrifice for the benefit of the group.(3)Westerners tend to believe that individuals should make decisions for themselves,and that individuals should take credit responsibility for what they are personally done.People in collectivist cultures t

34、end to feel more that they are representative of their group,and to accept more responsibility for other members of their groups too.(4)Westerners tend to view individualism as a good thing.The Chinese term for“individualism,”geren zhuyi,often has a somewhat negative connotation,and is sometimes use

35、d as a synonym for“selfishness”.名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 5 页，共 17 页 -5.Why is it said that Americans are selfish?Do you think they are selfish?why or why not?Because Chinese term for“individualism,”geren zhuyi,often has a somewhat negative connotation,and is sometimes used as a synonym for“selfishne

36、ss”.No,I don t think so.Individualism refers to the doctrine that the rights of the individual are the most important ones in a society.The word“individualism”has no negative connotation,in fact,its connotation is somewhat positive.6.Are all the Westerners individualists?Are all the Chinese collecti

37、vists?(P20 para20)Saying that Western culture is individualist does not mean that all Westerners are always individualist.Rather,it means that Westerners are more likely to think and act in individualist ways than people in collectivist cultures are.The difference between individualist and collectiv

38、ist cultures is relative,not absolute.Case study 1.Would you please help Shi Hai interpret the Chinese saying he mentioned?Common fame is seldom to blame;shoot the bird which takes the lead;The outstanding usually bear the brunt of attack.2.Would you please make suitable explanations for his declini

39、ng the promotion so that Joe would understand him?Chinese people respect collectivism and emphasize cooperation,so individual success is due to the collective effort of the staff in a unit.so he thinks he should not receive the honor personally.Unit3 A key concept:Nuclear family 核心家庭 happiness of in

40、dividual member 个人主义幸福Sense of equality 平等意识 independence and individualism 独立自主1How do Americans treat their newly-born babies and young adults?The American parents put a newborn in a separate bedroom when the child is a few weeks old.They like to preserve their privacy.2.What is the base of an Ame

41、rican marriage?Why is divorce rate so high in the United States?名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 6 页，共 17 页 -(1)Romantic love is most often the basis for marriage in U.S(2)They are extremely idealist about marriage,and they want deeply loved and deeply understood.But it is because Americans expect so much f

42、rom marriage that so many divorced.3.What is the typical life of the old people in America?Why dont they live together with their children?(1)American old people live apart from their children.Some families may place older relatives in nursing homes.(2)Their financial support is often provided by go

43、vernment-sponsored,social security or welfare systems.And older people often seek their own friends rather than becoming too emotionally dependent on their children.4.As a child in a Chinese family,how can you make your parents happy?Answer is open.1).To advance the family as a group and bring honor

44、 to the family name as well.2).To show filial duty and responsibility to parents.3).To emphasize the peace and harmony of a family.case1:Q1：He will feel amazing and sympathy for her,for which she is old enough but still living alone.Q2:1.In individualist cultures like that of the US,children are ali

45、enated from parents because parents chain them to be independent,“push them out of the nest”.2.Because of the cultural emphasis on self-reliance,the mother feels it is inappropriate to ask for help,and the children may even think it is inappropriate to offer.3.Individualism leads people to feel they

46、 should stay out of each other s business.Case2:1).It is an offence to slap a child in America,but not in China.In America,ill-treating the children is illegal.The police may arrest the parents and send the children to DCFS shelter.2)In America,a sense of equality often exists in American homes.3).I

47、n China,parents regard their children as private prosperity.Chinese think Beating means love,scolding means affection to children.Unit3 B Key concepts：名师资料总结-精品资料欢迎下载-名师精心整理-第 7 页，共 17 页 -A member of many groups 各 种 群 体 中 的 成 员Impermanence 暂 时Personal goals个人目标/Individualneeds个人需求Responsibilities 职

48、责 A series of concentric circles 一 系 列 同 心圆Stable 稳固 Connection VS contract关系和合约Comprehension questions 1.What are the characteristics of American social relationship?Impermanent and loose,individuals needs come first,contractual and compartmentalized.2.Why is American social relationship impermanen

49、t?They are members of many groups simultaneously.If they personal goals are no longer being met by a group,they move on and probably look to new associates for the benefits they used to receive from the former group.3.Can you draw a picture to illustrate the pattern of Chinese social relationship?Wh

50、o are in the inner most part and who are in the outside?what is the difference between each part?The circle of Chinese social relationshipacquaintantsIntimated friendsformer classmatesAcquaintancesColleagues/neighborsGrandparentsParentsI SpouseChildren2I and family are in the inner most part while e