Giao thoa văn hóa – EN14

Giao thoa văn hóa – EN14
In summary, for most visitors, the Japanese are (1) complex and difficult to
understand. The graceful act of (2)bowing , is the traditional greeting. However,
they have also adopted the western custom of shaking hands, but with a light
grip. Meanwhile, to (3) show respect for their customs, it would flatter them to
offer a slight bow when being introduced. (4) avoid hugging and kissing when
greeting. It is considered rude to stare. Prolonged direct eye contact is
considered to be (5) impolite or even intimidating. It is rude to stand with your
hand or hands in your pockets, especially when greeting someone (6) or when
addressing a group of people. The seemingly simple act of exchanging business
cards is more complex in Japan (7) because the business card represents not
only one’s identity but also his (8) status 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) form of body
contact. Queues are generally respected; especially in crowded train and
subway stations (10) where the huge volume of people causes touching and
pushing.
for dislike no express much look while to be accurately interpreting
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) express confidence, love, and support.
Referred to as “mirrors of the soul” our eyes serve as the major decisive factor
in (2) interpreting the spoken words. The eyes of the man converse as
(3) much as their tongues, with the advantage that the ocular dialect needs
(4) no 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) for extremely shy individuals, most people look for social acceptance by
studying the eyes of others. Eyes also can (6) accurately 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) dislike. 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) to be 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) look at the teacher, (10) while students who do not
know the answer will usually try to avoid eye contact.
Passage 3: Read the passages carefully, then choose the best option


Greetings in all languages have the same purpose: to establish contact with
another person, to recognize his or her existence and to show friendliness. The
formulas for greeting are very specific and usually do not carry any literal
meaning people say “ Good morning “even if it is a miserable day and may reply
to “How are you?” with “Fine, thanks” even if they aren’t feeling well.
Closings, like greetings are commonly used to exchange with no literal meaning.
People who are leaving each other permanently or for a long time shake hands
or embrace, depending on the relationship. If you are in an unfamiliar situation
and wonder what to do, watch other people or ask.
It is interesting, and sometimes very important to learn about the standards of
courtesy in different cultural areas of the world so that we can practice them
well and avoid awkwardness in case we get a chance to visit a person or a
community of unfamiliar social customs.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the formulas for greeting?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. common

b. usual

c. specific

d. literal

Passage 3: Read the passages carefully, then choose the best option
Greetings in all languages have the same purpose: to establish contact with
another person, to recognize his or her existence and to show friendliness. The
formulas for greeting are very specific and usually do not carry any literal
meaning people say “ Good morning “even if it is a miserable day and may reply
to “How are you?” with “Fine, thanks” even if they aren’t feeling well.
Closings, like greetings are commonly used to exchange with no literal meaning.
People who are leaving each other permanently or for a long time shake hands


or embrace, depending on the relationship. If you are in an unfamiliar situation
and wonder what to do, watch other people or ask.
It is interesting, and sometimes very important to learn about the standards of
courtesy in different cultural areas of the world so that we can practice them
well and avoid awkwardness in case we get a chance to visit a person or a
community of unfamiliar social customs.
In what way are closings similar to greeting?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. They have no literal meaning

b. They are familiar

c. They are common.

d. They are exchanges

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 marriages 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.
The passage is about ……….
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. cultural differences

b. the role of spouses in the family

c. the definition of culture

d. the effects of cultures on love and marriage

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 marriages 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.
The word It (line 3) refers to ………….

Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. framework

b. family

c. culture

d. structure

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.
Gestures ………..
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. may interrupt the flow of a conversation

b. can do nothing with a conversation

c. can end a conversation more quickly than usual

d. can clarify the meaning of verbal messages.

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.
According to the writer, “A picture is worth a thousand words” means ………

Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. a picture of a face is more valuable than a thousand words

b. he has just bought a picture with a thousand words on it

c. facial gestures can convey a lot of meanings

d. a picture is more important than a thousand words

Passage 5: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
If you invite an American friend to join you to have dinner in a restaurant, phone
the restaurant first to find out if you need a reservation to avoid a long wait for
table. To make a reservation, just give your name, the number of people in your
group, and the time you plan to arrive. When you invite someone to have
dinner, you should be prepared to pay the bill and reach for it when it arrives.
However, if your companion insists on playing his or her share, do not get into
argument about it. Some people prefer to pay their own way so that they do not
feel indebted, and those feelings should be respected. In most American
restaurants, the waiter or waitress’s tip is not added to the bill. If the service
was adequate, it is customary to leave a tip equal to about 15% of the bill. In
expensive restaurants, leave a bit more.

When you invite someone to have dinner, you…….
Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. should prepare to pay the bill.

b. Only the speaker let him to pay himself.

c. share the bill with him

d. give the bill to him

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 compliment
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.
If you are invited to American friend’s home, ………….

Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. you should be late at least 45 minutes

b. politeness is not necessary


c. Punctuality is appreciated

d. you should go late a bit

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.
The passage is ………..


Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. advisory

b. apologetic

c. critical

d. convincing

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.
To overcome cultural differences in marriage needs …………..
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. time and money

b. movies and music .

c. patience and time

d. books and the Internet

Passage 5: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
If you invite an American friend to join you to have dinner in a restaurant, phone
the restaurant first to find out if you need a reservation to avoid a long wait for
table. To make a reservation, just give your name, the number of people in your
group, and the time you plan to arrive. When you invite someone to have
dinner, you should be prepared to pay the bill and reach for it when it arrives.
However, if your companion insists on playing his or her share, do not get into
argument about it. Some people prefer to pay their own way so that they do not
feel indebted, and those feelings should be respected. In most American
restaurants, the waiter or waitress’s tip is not added to the bill. If the service
was adequate, it is customary to leave a tip equal to about 15% of the bill. In
expensive restaurants, leave a bit more.
In most American restaurants, ……………


Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. the tip is about 15% of the bill

b. Waiters and waitresses never get the tip.

c. you should not give the tip to waiters or waitresses.

d. the tip is added to the bill.

.
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 compliment
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.

If there is some food that you cannot eat, …
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. make a fuss about it c

b. do not eat anything


c. do not make a fuss about it

d. ask the host to cook you another dish

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, ………..

Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Spouses who have the same nationality need more patience and
understanding in their marriage than those who are from different cultures.
b. Spouses who are from different cultures can never share anything
together.
c. Spouses who have the same roots go not share anything together.

d. Spouses who are from different cultures need more patience and
understanding in their marriage than those who have the same roots.
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 marriages 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.


According to the writer, cross-cultural marriage ………….
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. have both advantages and disadvantages

b. does not have advantages

c. does not exist through time
.
d. does not have disadvantages

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 marriages 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.
According to the passage, which of the following is not affected by culture?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Child-raising

b. The roles of spouses.

c. How much spouses love each other

d. The age to get married

Passage 3: Read the passages carefully, then choose the best option
Greetings in all languages have the same purpose: to establish contact with
another person, to recognize his or her existence and to show friendliness. The
formulas for greeting are very specific and usually do not carry any literal
meaning people say “ Good morning “even if it is a miserable day and may reply
to “How are you?” with “Fine, thanks” even if they aren’t feeling well.
Closings, like greetings are commonly used to exchange with no literal meaning.
People who are leaving each other permanently or for a long time shake hands
or embrace, depending on the relationship. If you are in an unfamiliar situation
and wonder what to do, watch other people or ask.
It is interesting, and sometimes very important to learn about the standards of

courtesy in different cultural areas of the world so that we can practice them
well and avoid awkwardness in case we get a chance to visit a person or a
community of unfamiliar social customs.
According to the passage, what should you do when you are in an unfamiliar
situation ?
Chọn một câu trả lời:


a. Use formulas you know.

b. Wonder what you should do

c. Ask your
friends for help.
d. Observe what other
people do
Passage 5: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
If you invite an American friend to join you to have dinner in a restaurant, phone
the restaurant first to find out if you need a reservation to avoid a long wait for
table. To make a reservation, just give your name, the number of people in your
group, and the time you plan to arrive. When you invite someone to have
dinner, you should be prepared to pay the bill and reach for it when it arrives.
However, if your companion insists on playing his or her share, do not get into
argument about it. Some people prefer to pay their own way so that they do not
feel indebted, and those feelings should be respected. In most American
restaurants, the waiter or waitress’s tip is not added to the bill. If the service
was adequate, it is customary to leave a tip equal to about 15% of the bill. In
expensive restaurants, leave a bit more.
If your companion insists on paying his share, ………
Chọn một câu trả lời:

a. It will be impolite.

b. you should get into argument with him


c. Do not agree.

d. you should let him pay as he expects.

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 compliment
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.

The next day,……
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. invite the host to your house

b. say nothing to the host

c. remember to thank to host for the dinner

d. You
shoudn’t say thank you .
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 compliment
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.

When you come to someone’s house for dinner, ………..
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. bring a lot of gifts

b. You should never offer any gift

c. do not care about gifts

d. bring some flowers, candy or something made in your native country.

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 compliment
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?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. you should not leave immediately after dinner

b. You should not compliment the cook on the food

c. you should not overstay

d. You should not make someone notice that you do not like the food..

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.
Facial expressions …………
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. can be either visible or fleeting

b. cannot reinforce spoken words

c. cannot convey emotions

d. can only express negative attitudes

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 …………
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. not interfere with what the partner’s likes and dislikes
b. be not only a lover but also a friend
c. not share the feelings with the partner
d. let the partner to do everything alone
Phản hồi
Answer: be not only a lover but also a friend
Passage 3: Read the passages carefully, then choose the best option
Greetings in all languages have the same purpose: to establish contact with
another person, to recognize his or her existence and to show friendliness. The
formulas for greeting are very specific and usually do not carry any literal
meaning people say “ Good morning “even if it is a miserable day and may reply
to “How are you?” with “Fine, thanks” even if they aren’t feeling well.
Closings, like greetings are commonly used to exchange with no literal meaning.
People who are leaving each other permanently or for a long time shake hands
or embrace, depending on the relationship. If you are in an unfamiliar situation
and wonder what to do, watch other people or ask.
It is interesting, and sometimes very important to learn about the standards of
courtesy in different cultural areas of the world so that we can practice them
well and avoid awkwardness in case we get a chance to visit a person or a
community of unfamiliar social customs.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a purpose of
greetings?

Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. To show that you are willing to be his or her friend.
b. To show that you recognize his or her present
c. To create contact with the person being gre
d. To show that you admire him or her.
Answer: To show that you admire him or her.
Passage 5: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
If you invite an American friend to join you to have dinner in a restaurant, phone
the restaurant first to find out if you need a reservation to avoid a long wait for
table. To make a reservation, just give your name, the number of people in your
group, and the time you plan to arrive. When you invite someone to have
dinner, you should be prepared to pay the bill and reach for it when it arrives.
However, if your companion insists on playing his or her share, do not get into
argument about it. Some people prefer to pay their own way so that they do not
feel indebted, and those feelings should be respected. In most American
restaurants, the waiter or waitress’s tip is not added to the bill. If the service
was adequate, it is customary to leave a tip equal to about 15% of the bill. In
expensive restaurants, leave a bit more.
When you invite an American friend to have dinner in a restaurant……
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. a reservation is not necessary
b. You always have to wait for a long time.
.
c. you should make a reservation Câu trả lời đúng
d. there are always many tables available for you
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 …………
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. let the partner to do everything alone
b. not share the feelings with the partner
c. be not only a lover but also a friend
Câu trả lời đúng
d. not interfere with what the partner’s likes and dislikes
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.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Throw away
b. go on Câu trả lời đúng
c. put off
d.
give up
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.