大学英语跨文化交际教程课后答案完整版
期末考试范围
1. 阅读理解2篇（20%）
2. 选词填空：15个句子（15个备选项，课后的key concepts,概念的词为主。（15%）
eg: ―――the belief that any individual, no matter how poor, can achieve wealth and fame through diligence and virtue.
3. 简答题：课后comprehension questions和case study( 课内或者稍微改动的）。（25%）
4. 实用写作：一封信什么的（格式）（10%）
5. 写作：给出某个文化现象观点，运用所学文化差异进行评论（comment)。（30%）
如: 说给一个关于教育的话题（文化现象），我们要用所学的中 美教育差异进行评论，议论文形式。
价值观，家庭观，社会关系朋友观，饮食观，教育观，时间观等 篇目：Unit1: A B C Unit2 A Unit3 A B Unit5A Unit6A Unit7 A Unit10 B Unit1 A Key concepts
reservation: 谦逊的 coldness: 冷静的 modesty：谦虚的 humor：幽默的 sportsmanship：运动员精神 Q1、what is a reserved person like?
Answer: A reserved person is one who does not talk very much to strangers, does not show much emotion, and seldom gets excited. Q2、what is the character of the Englishmen?
Answer: reserved 、humor、modesty、cold、sportsmanship. Q3、what is sportsmanship?
Answer: sportsmanship is the ability to practice a sport according to its rules, while also showing generosity to one’s opponent and good temper in defeat. Case study
Q、What made the British feel quite unhappy in this situation? Answer: The loud speaking and speaking their native language made the
reserved British feel quite unhappy. The Englishman is reserved, he
doesn’t show much emotion and seldom gets excited. Unit1 B
Key concepts the pioneering spirit 创业精神 trying something new 探索精神
equality 平等 national optimism 民族乐观
freedom自由 the Declaration of Independence 独立宣言 rags-to-richer白手起家 social mobility社会流动性 American dream 美国梦 Comprehension questions
1. Can you summarize the character of Americans? The characters of Americans are the pioneering spirit, trying something new and being eager to equality and freedom. The American is
competitive, friendly, spontaneous, adaptable, efficient, energetic, and
kindhearted.
2.In what sense is the pioneering spirit still an important part of the American character?
1). Except for the slaves, immigrants came to America voluntarily in
search of greater prosperity and freedom. (para3)
2). In the mid-nineteenth century, the pioneering spirit led American
settlers to travel westward in search of land and gold. (para4) 3). The desire to start a new life in a new place is noticeable throughout
the nation. Many Americans change residences every year. (para5) 4). Americans who don’t change residence are also on the move―traveling
by air or auto to see their own country or to visit others. The need to
explore a new frontier is basic to the American character. (para7) 3. What is the American Dream? What is its impact on the American character?
The American Dream is the belief that any individual, no matter how
poor, can achieve wealth and fame through diligence and virtue. Impact: Americans are optimistic and adventurous. The typical American
believed in trying something new in an attempt to make life better. He
had a firm faith in the possibility of progress. Every day in every way
I am getting better and better.
4. What are the basic roots of American character?
The basic roots of American character are the pioneering spirit, the
liberty spirit and the equality spirit.
大学英语跨文化交际教程课后答案完整版
