《大学英语跨文化交际课程》讨论问题及答案.docVIP

《大学英语跨文化交际课程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. 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 building all day, you might close schools and businesses in the afternoons to conserve energy. Such adjustments would make sense. Why then do some people attribute sensible midday siestas in hot climates to laziness? 第四套： 1 Sometimes parents will say to their children “ We don’t associate with people like that.” Or “be careful when you’re with them.” 2. A classic psychology study in the 1970s had two groups of undergraduates read stories about a woman. The stories were id