2017 年湖北武汉纺织大学跨文化交际考研真题
一、Translate the Following Famous Sayings into Chinese
1、 A zebra does not despise its stripes.
2、 Lack of communication has given rise to differences in language, in thinking,
insystems of belief and culture generally. These differences have made hostility
among societies endemic and seemingly eternal.
3、 In every conceivable manner, the family is a link to our past and a bridge to
our future.
4、 The particular human chain we are part of is central to our individual identity.
5、 Your beliefs become your thoughts. Your thoughts become your words. Your words
become your actions. Your actions become your habits.Your habits become your values.
Your values become your destiny.
6、 Language shapes the way we think,and determines what we think about.
7、 There are times when silence has the loudest voice.
8、 If we spoke a different language, we would perceive a somewhat different world.
9、 Live together like brothers and do business like strangers.
10、You will never know a man till you do business with him
二、Translate the Following Terms into Chinese or English
1、globalization
2、stereotyping
3、cure-all
4、identity
5、world-view
6、网络幻想身份
7、偏见
8、替罪羊
**以下各题(含三、四、五)用中英文答题均可
三、Define the Following Terms
1、extended family
2、nonverbal communication
3、co-culture
4、culture shock
四、Supply Brief Answers to the Following Questions
1、What are the obstacles in using cultural patterns?
2、What are the dominant US cultural patterns?
3、What is human nature orientation & nature orientation?
4、What are the principles of communication?
5、What are the language variations?
五、Case Study
I have invited an American friend to my home several times, and he invited me to
his one day. He told me to arrive at 3 pm. I thought we could chat and have a meal
together. I gave him a Chinese calendar, a woman’s scarf and a bottle wine. He treated
me with a dish of nuts, bread and a bottle of wine. After two hours’ chat, I found
there was no hint of a meal and I said good-bye to him. He gave me a box of chocolate.
After I got home, I found the box had already been opened. I was very surprised.
Expain why I was surprised in no less than 300 words from the perspective of
intercultural communication.