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Part 1 Topic Introduction
Task 1：Lead-in Exercise
In this unit, you may meet
some
particular
terms
commonly used in intercultural
communication. Checห้องสมุดไป่ตู้ the
following words & expressions
and see whether you know
their meanings. Use a
dictionary to help you if
necessary.
Words & Expressions intercultural high context low context cultural difference variation cue norm directness punctuality ritual personal space insult
Unit 9
Unit 9 Intercultural Communication
In this unit, you will
• read about guidelines for intercultural communication; • learn to read tables and graphs; • practice how to identify patterns of paragraphs; • be required to finish 9 tasks so as to achieve the objectives.
Definition Paragraph Frequently, in a book an entire paragraph is devoted to defining a complex term or idea. The concept is firstly defined and then further expanded with examples and restatements. Signal words and expressions for Definition Paragraph include:
Meanings
adj. 跨文化的 高语境 低语境 文化差异 n. 变化 n. 暗示 n. 规范，标准 n. 直接，直率 n. 准时 n. 仪式 个人空间 n. 侮辱，冒犯
Part 2 Reading Skill Focus
Patterns of Paragraph Development (2)
Part 2 Reading Skill Focus
Comparison and Contrast Paragraph A paragraph may use comparison and contrast to develop a topic by examining its similarities or dissimilarities to another. Comparison emphasizes the similarities, and contrast the differences. You may compare either point by point (e.g., X vs. Y; X1 vs. Y1) or subject by subject (e.g., X, X1 vs. Y, Y1). Common signal words and expressions for Comparison and Contrast include:
Part 2 Reading Skill Focus Guided Example
Part 2 Reading Skill Focus Guided Example
Part 2 Reading Skill Focus
Illustration Paragraph This pattern of organization uses examples to present or support the main idea. Illustrations help the reader understand general or abstract thoughts by specific examples or explanations that demonstrate the idea. Signal words and expressions for this pattern include:
Part 1 Topic Introduction
Part 2 Reading Skill Focus
Part 3 Practical Reading
Part 4 Comprehensive Reading
Unit 9
Part 1 Topic Introduction
Intercultural communication is often referred to as the base for international businesses. The term is sometimes used synonymously with cross-cultural communication. It seeks to understand how people from different countries and cultures act, communicate and perceive the world around them. Aside from language, intercultural communication focuses on social attributes, thought patterns, the cultures and customs of people from other countries.
