- Câu hỏi 203526:
Passage 16: Read the passages below carefully, then choose the best option
In many cultures, people think that (1)……… and marriage together – like bread and wine or meat and (2)……. They think that love is a necessary foundation for (3)……….and that you should love the person you marry before you get married. In other (4)………., however a man and a woman may not even know each other before their wedding day. Romantic love is not bequeathed to marriage in these cultures. These people expect that love will develop (5)……….the wedding if the marriage is a good one. Your views on love and marriage come from your culture.
(4)
A. societies
B. Cultures
C. counties
D. habits
- Câu hỏi 203528:
Passage 16: Read the passages below carefully, then choose the best option
In many cultures, people think that (1)……… and marriage together – like bread and wine or meat and (2)……. They think that love is a necessary foundation for (3)……….and that you should love the person you marry before you get married. In other (4)………., however a man and a woman may not even know each other before their wedding day. Romantic love is not bequeathed to marriage in these cultures. These people expect that love will develop (5)……….the wedding if the marriage is a good one. Your views on love and marriage come from your culture.
(2)
A. potatoes
B. .tomatoes
C. apples
D. oranges
- Câu hỏi 203540:
Passage 11 : Read the following passages and choose the best option
Although most families in the United States enjoy a high living standard, many American women have to work (1) ______ at home and in their offices. Despite their husbands' (2) ________ of the housework, women have to do most of the housekeeping tasks. In single-parent families, the mothers may not have (3) ________ children to take care of, but they have to raise their families alone and have to provide for all the housekeeping money. Therefore, the (4) ________ mothers have to work very hard to earn their living. Moreover, in spite of the fact that the single mothers have all the (5) _______ conveniences at their homes, they find that bringing up their teenage children alone is not easy.
(3)
A. Few
B. Some
C. Many
D. Much
- Câu hỏi 203546:
Passage 8 : Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
The most dominant and reliable features of facial expressions provide a constant channel of communication. They can be shifty and evasive; convey hate, fear, and guilt; or (1) _____ confidence, love, and support.
Referred to as "mirrors of the soul" our eyes serve as the major decisive factor in (2) _____ the spoken words. The eyes of the man converse as (3) _____ as their tongues, with the advantage that the ocular dialect needs (4) _____ dictionary, but it is understood all over the world. When the eyes say one thing, and the tongue another, a practiced man relies on eyes. Except (5) _____ extremely shy individuals, most people look for social acceptance by studying the eyes of others. Eyes also can (6) _____ indicate a positive or a negative relationship. People tend to look longer and more often at the people whom they trust, respect and care about than at those whom they doubt or (7) _____. Normal eye dilation is not under control of the individual. Personally characteristics such as introversion and extroversion also influence eye behavior. Eye behavior seems (8) ____ particular importance and is generally used to indicate whether one is open to communication. This can be observed when a teacher asks the class a question: students who think they know the answer will generally (9) ____ at the teacher, (10) ____ students who do not know the answer will usually try to avoid eye contact.
(2)
A. exchanging
B. changing
C. transporting
D. Interpreting
- Câu hỏi 203549:
Passage 7: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option
Body postures and movements are frequently indicators of self-confidence, energy, fatigue, or status. Cognitively, gestures operate to clarify, contradict, or replace verbal messages. Gestures also serve an important function with regard to regulating the flow of conversation. For example, if a student is talking about something in front of the class, single nods of the head from the teacher will likely cause that student to continue and perhaps more elaborate. Postures as well as gestures are used to indicate attitudes, status, affective moods, approval, deception, warmth, arid other variables related to conversation interaction.
The saying "A picture is worth a thousand words" well describes the meaning of facial expressions. Facial appearance - including wrinkles, muscle tone, skin coloration, and eye color-offers enduring cues that reveille information about age, sex, race, ethnic origin, and status.
A less permanent second set of facial cues-including length of hair, hairstyle, cleanliness, and facial hair-relate to an individual's idea of beauty. A third group of facial markers are momentary expressions that signal that cause changes in the forehead, eyebrows, eyelids, cheeks, nose, lips, and chin, such as raising the eyebrows, wrinkling the brow, curling the lip.
Some facial expressions are readily visible, while others are fleeting. Both types can positively or negatively reinforce the spoken words and convey cues concerning emotions and attitudes
A nod of the head from the teacher will likely ask his student to _______ what he is saying.
B. put off
C. go on
D. Throw away
- Câu hỏi 240688:
Passage 2: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also. They find a person with whom they can share their opinions, their emotions, thoughts and fears. In marriage we are looking for a partner who will be able to understand our values, our likes and dislikes.
If a man and a woman are born and raised in the same country, most likely they are familiar with the same songs, movies, jokes, books and life in general. They basically have the same roots. In the case of a western man and foreign woman family everything is more complicated and requires much more patience and understanding from both spouses. On one hand each of the partners has an opportunity to learn a great deal about the other's country, culture, traditions and life styles which can be very interesting. On the other hand it can be very disappointing if there is the inability to understand your partner's excitements and frustrations. For example, you are watching the television and suddenly you see a famous actor or singer, or other type of an artist whose name you have grown up with. Maybe this artist was an idol for your parents and the music of this artist was often played in your house when you were a child. Unfortunately you realize that your wife is unable to understand your feelings because she has no idea who this artist is. Her eyes are absolutely empty because she has never even heard the song before. You feel rather disappointed! Remember that your wife has the same situation with you. You do not know her country's songs, her country's famous actors, her books. She has her own memories and in actuality, for her, everything is much more difficult than it is for you. At least, you live in your own country where everybody can understand you. She lives in completely strange surroundings, where she has nobody to share her feelings with, except you.
Do some research and learn about your wife's country, culture and lifestyles. Talk with her, ask her questions, get to know what songs she likes, what movies and books are of interest to her. The Internet will give you a great opportunity to find anything! Tell her about your country's culture, let her listen to the music that you like, rent a movie for her that left you with great impression. Let her understand you better through the things that you like. Patience and time will help you to fight cultural differences.
A spouse should ________.
A. not interfere with what the partner's likes and dislikes
B. not share the feelings with the partner
C. let the partner to do everything alone
D. be not only a lover but also a friend
- Câu hỏi 240689:
Passage 2: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also. They find a person with whom they can share their opinions, their emotions, thoughts and fears. In marriage we are looking for a partner who will be able to understand our values, our likes and dislikes.
If a man and a woman are born and raised in the same country, most likely they are familiar with the same songs, movies, jokes, books and life in general. They basically have the same roots. In the case of a western man and foreign woman family everything is more complicated and requires much more patience and understanding from both spouses. On one hand each of the partners has an opportunity to learn a great deal about the other's country, culture, traditions and life styles which can be very interesting. On the other hand it can be very disappointing if there is the inability to understand your partner's excitements and frustrations. For example, you are watching the television and suddenly you see a famous actor or singer, or other type of an artist whose name you have grown up with. Maybe this artist was an idol for your parents and the music of this artist was often played in your house when you were a child. Unfortunately you realize that your wife is unable to understand your feelings because she has no idea who this artist is. Her eyes are absolutely empty because she has never even heard the song before. You feel rather disappointed! Remember that your wife has the same situation with you. You do not know her country's songs, her country's famous actors, her books. She has her own memories and in actuality, for her, everything is much more difficult than it is for you. At least, you live in your own country where everybody can understand you. She lives in completely strange surroundings, where she has nobody to share her feelings with, except you.
Do some research and learn about your wife's country, culture and lifestyles. Talk with her, ask her questions, get to know what songs she likes, what movies and books are of interest to her. The Internet will give you a great opportunity to find anything! Tell her about your country's culture, let her listen to the music that you like, rent a movie for her that left you with great impression. Let her understand you better through the things that you like. Patience and time will help you to fight cultural differences.
According to the passage, ________.
.
A. Spouses who are from different cultures need more patience and understanding in their marriage than those who have the same roots.
B. Spouses who have the same nationality need more patience and understanding in their marriage than those who are from different cultures.
C. Spouses who are from different cultures can never share anything together.
D. Spouses who have the same roots go not share anything together.
- Câu hỏi 240696:
Passage 6: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
If you are invited to an American friend’s home for dinner, remember these general rules for polite behaviour. First of all, arrive approximately on time but not early. Americans expect promptness. It will be all right to be 10 or 15 minutes late, but not 45 minutes late. When you are invited to someone’s home for meal, it is polite to bring a small gift. Flowers and candy are always appropriate. If you have something attractive made in your country, your host or hostess will certainly enjoy receiving that gift. What will you do if you are served some food that you cannot eat or you do not like? Do not make a fuss about it. Simply eat what you can and hope that no one noticed it. Be sure to complement the cook on the food that you are enjoying. Do not leave immediately after dinner, but do not over-stay your welcome, either. The next day, call or write a thank- you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.
Which sentence is NOT true?
A. you should not leave immediately after dinner
B. You should not make someone notice that you do not like the food..
C. you should not overstay
D. You should not compliment the cook on the food
- Câu hỏi 240698:
Passage 4 : Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word
In summary, for most visitors, the Japanese are (1) _____ and difficult to understand. The graceful act of (2) _____, is the traditional greeting. However, they have also adopted the western custom of shaking hands, but with a light grip. Meanwhile, to (3) _____ respect for their customs, it would flatter them to offer a slight bow when being introduced. (4) _____ hugging and kissing when greeting. It is considered rude to stare. Prolonged direct eye contact is considered to be (5) _____ or even intimidating. It is rude to stand with your hand or hands in your pockets, especially when greeting someone (6) _____ when addressing a group of people. The seemingly simple act of exchanging business cards is more complex in Japan (7) ____ the business card represents not only one's identity but also his (8) _____ in life. Yours should be printed in your own language and in Japanese. The Japanese are not a touch-oriented society; so avoid open displays of affection, touching or any prolonged (9) _____ of body contact. Queues are generally respected; especially in crowded train and subway stations (10) _____ the huge volume of people causes touching and pushing.
(7)
A. unless
B. because
C. even if
D. though
.
- Câu hỏi 240850:
Passage 1: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
Traditions, saying, beliefs, language, and values are just a few things that make up our culture. Culture is the framework in which families are structured. It shapes our expectations and ideals. Culture plays a part in the meaning of marriage and our roles as husbands, wives, children and parents.
Understanding cultural differences and similarities related to marriage is important. Culture affects the roles that spouses take within marriages, the age at marriage and number of children a couple have, the meaning of divorce, cohabitation and non-marital childbearing, and the way parents raise children. Understanding how relationships and mariages vary across cultural contexts, and how they are similar, we will be able to identify the unique ways that marriages and family life affect people of various cultures. As a result, we will be able to help families and sustain happy marriages.
A cross cultural marriage or similar love relationship can be extremely exciting. The cultural background, visits to the other country, the language of the country and learning to speak it, the different habits and ways of doing and saying things that people from other cultures have, are all very exciting indeed. What are the disadvantages of a cross cultural marriage or love relationship with someone from another country or cultural background? No matter how much you love your husband or wife, no matter how high your level of cross cultural awareness, cross cultural communication and respect for differences, misunderstanding seems to be unavoidable.
In cross-cultural marriage, _______ may happen.
A. divorce
B. quarrel
C. misunderstanding
D. separation
