A. reliance on community 9.0
The word “Etiquette” comes from German and means a code of good manners and behaviors for social interactions in English. 错误
Customs refer to short-established social rules that are considered acceptable or normal behavior in any situation. 错误
Etiquettes and customs are not written in law but are shared throughout a community. 正确
Generally speaking, good manners, politeness, friendliness and consideration for others are considered important and valuable by the most people. 正确 9.1
In western culture，hugs often happen between close friends, family members, lovers and even strangers. ___________ 错误
Cheek kissing is common in Latin America and has become a standard greeting in Southern Europe. __________ 正确
In Britain and America, people often kiss each other more than once when they meet. ________ 错误
We can address a lady “Ms” if we are not sure if she’s married or not. 正确
Since Americans don’t have inherited titles, we should address them their first names all the time. 错误
The ill and physically unable people can remain seated when being introduced. 正确 9.2
Where to sit in a western dinner is often determined by the identities and social status of diners. 正确
In a western dinner, the most important female guest always sits to the right of the hostess. 错误
The appetizer is always served as the second dish after soup in a western dinner. 错误
Wines should be served in the sequence \young before old\正确 9.3
It is a western tradition that a bride should wear “something old, something new, something borrowed and something 4 blue.” 正确
The tradition of wearing white gown in the western wedding started from __________. C.Queen Victoria
The bride should wear “Something blue”, which represents a ________ to love and marriage. B.fidelity
The spectacular royal wedding of Prince William took place in __________. C.Westminster Abbey
For most Americans, a typical American marriage is based on __________. D.love
In the UK, on the 29th of February in a leap year, the girl can propose to her partner. 正确
When the groom lifts the veil and kisses his bride, the wedding is over. 错误
Compared with wedding ceremony in Britain, marriage traditions in America are more free and flexible 正确 9.4
In the UK, the reason for tipping is to show your appreciation for the service. 正确
In restaurants in America, if you do not pay the service, you have not paid the entire bill. 正确
If you meet some western friends for the first time, it is appropriate to give gifts between each other. 错误
Westerners like to give and receive small, simple and inexpensive gifts to their friends. _________ 正确
The legal age to purchase alcohol is 18 in both Britain and America. 错误 10.1
Tin Pan Alley, which may have started about 1885 in New York City，was the biggest source of popular music then. 正确
Tin Pan Alley originally referred to a specific place, that is, West 18th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenue. 错误
Tin Pan Alley once referred to American “music industry” in general. 正确
In the 1920s Denmark Street in London’s West End was also called “Britain’s Tin Pan Alley”, because it was home to many music shops. 正确
During the Great Depression of the 1930s, as the phonograph and radio broadcasts supplanted sheet music, Tin Pan Alley’s dominance gradually faded away. 正确
Broadway refers to the famous street in Washington that has become the worldwide leader in stage entertainment. 错误 10.2
Blues originated in black communities in New Orleans around the turn of the century. 错误
Blues is always about depressing feelings. 错误
William C. Handy has made the Blues accessible to white society and propelled it to a dominant force in American music. 正确
It was once said that the three things that American culture will be known for are the Constitution, baseball and Jazz. 正确
Jazz originated in black communities in New Orleans around the turn of the century. 正确
What has made Jazz different from any of the earlier styles, however, was that musicians in a band would sing while playing jazz. 错误 10.3
Which of the following statements is not true about rock and roll? B.Rock and Roll seldom challenged cultural and political authorities. Which of the following statements is not true about Elvis Presley? D.Elvis Presley never starred in any documentaries.
The Beatles, a band from Liverpool in Britain, conquered America and led “the British invasion” in the American popular music. 正确
On December 8, 1980, Lennon was assassinated by a demented fan in New York City. 正确
In 2008, the Beatles topped Billboard magazine's list of the all-time most successful \ 正确 10.4
Who was regarded as the “Father of Country Music”? A.Jimmie Rodgers
Which of the following statements is not true about country music?
A.Country music took its roots in traditional folk music, Celtic music, gospel music, and old-time music and evolved quickly in the 1920s.
Pop music is actually a genre of popular music, which derived from rock and roll. 正确
Michael Jackson was the youngest of the “Jackson 5”. 正确
The Album Bad has earned Michael a record-setting eight Grammys. 错误
During the early 1960s, the Nashville sound turned country music into a multimillion-dollar industry. 正确
Michael Jackson’s music videos were once fixtures on MTV and brought fame to this relatively new television channel at that time 正确
Michael’s financial collapse forced him to sell many of his considerable assets, including, his lavish Neverland ranch. 正确 11.1
Baroque and Gothic architecture are totally different in artistic style.. 错误
Baroque style is characterized by an emotional rather than an intellectual response to a work of art and by an interest in exploiting the dramatic moment through choice of subject and style. 正确
Saint Paul Cathedral in London and the State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg are the excellent examples of Gothic style architecture. 错误
The word baroque was initially used in ________ as a derogatory term. A.the late 17th Century
Pointed arch, alternating high and low sections of a wall are typical ________ characteristics. A.Gothic
The Whitehouse in Washington D.C belongs to _________. C.Gothic 11.2
The late 19th century has witnessed an extraordinary rate of urbanization in America. 正确
The skyscraper soaring height was made possible by the use of the steel-frame skeleton for structural support and other advances in engineering and technology. 正确
Woolworth Building was designed by Cass Gilbert. 正确
________ is America’s unique contribution to the world history of architecture.
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