《大学英语跨文化交际课程》讨论问题及答案第一套:
1 There are organizations devoted to Ford cars and trucks. Some people are preoccupied with that for a while and then lose interest and hence relinquish membership in the group.
2 Army personnel in uniform are required to salute when they meet and recognize persons entitled (by grade) to salute except when it is inappropriate or impractical (in public conveyances such as plans and buses , in public places such as inside the theaters, or when driving a vehicle). 3. Li Lan had an American friend Susan. They usually had lunch together and Li Lan often asked Susan for advice on problems she faced adjusting to American society. Susan gave Li Lan a lot of advice and helped her to improve her English. Once Li Lan needed urgently a big sum of money to pay her tuition fee. Since she has no other friends in the States, she turned to Susan for help and promised that she would return the money soon.
To Li Lan's great disappointment, this time Susan didn't seem happy to lend the money to her. Though Li Lan returned the money as she promised, they didn't get along well from then on. Questions:
(1) What are the differences in what American and Chinese young people expect from their friends?
(2) What kind of advice would you give to hath of them so that they could get to know each other?
第二套:
1 Xiao LI and Xiao Wang were colleagues. Xiao LI gave a lot of help
to Xiao Wang financially and socially. Recently Xiao LI would get married. But he forgot inviting Xiao Wang attend his wedding. Later Xiao Wang got information about Xiao LI’ wedding and sent RMB 500 Yuan to Xiao LI.
2. People in the United States frequently err in guessing the age of Japanese individuals, such as judging a Japanese college student in mid-
20s to be only 14 or 15. Why?
3. Can you use Confucianism to explain why Chinese people both have
fan and chai in one meal?
第三套:
1. In 1997, a Danish woman left her 14-month-old baby girl in a
stroller outside a Manhattan restaurant while she was inside. Other
diners at the restaurant became concerned and called New York City Police. The woman was charged with endangering a child and was jailed
for two nights. Her child was placed in foster care. The woman and the Danish consulate explained that leaving children unattended outside
cages is common in Denmark. Pictures were wired to the police showing numerous strollers parked outside cafes while parents were eating inside.
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2. Assume that global warming is a fact, and, as a result, assume
that summers in the United States average 43? (109?). It would be
logical to make adjustments: Rather than air condition
