Giải thích:
A. anger (n): sự tức giận
B. surprise (n): sự ngạc nhiên
C. disappointment (n): sự thất vọng
D. interest (n): sự thích thú, hứng thú
Honesty and directness in communication are strongly related. It is not a(n) (41) surprise then, to find out that cultural groups misjudge each other based on different beliefs about directness and honesty in communication.
Tạm dịch: Sự trung thực và thẳng thắn trong giao tiếp có liên quan chặt chẽ với nhau. Không có gì ngạc nhiên khi phát hiện ra rằng các nhóm văn hóa đánh giá sai về nhau dựa trên những niềm tin khác nhau về sự thẳng thắn và trung thực trong giao tiếp.
Chọn B.
Dịch bài đọc:
Nội dung dịch:
Tín ngưỡng văn hóa khác nhau về việc tính trực tiếp hay gián tiếp được coi là tích cực. Trong văn hóa chính thống của Mỹ, hình thức giao tiếp lý tưởng bao gồm trực tiếp thay vì gián tiếp (“lý tưởng” ở đây có nghĩa là nền văn hóa coi trọng phong cách này, mặc dù không phải ai cũng nói trực tiếp). Có một số cụm từ tiếng Anh mà nhấn mạnh tầm quan trọng của việc trực tiếp: “Đi thằng vào vấn đề đi! Đừng lòng vòng nữa! Hãy đi vào vấn đề chính!”. Những câu nói này đều cho thấy tầm quan trọng của việc giải quyết trực tiếp các vấn đề hơn là né tránh chúng. Một cách để xác định xem một nền văn hóa ủng hộ phong cách trực tiếp hay gián tiếp trong giao tiếp là tìm hiểu cách những người trong nền văn hóa đó thể hiện sự bất đồng hoặc cách họ nói “Không”. Ở Nhật Bản, có ít nhất mười lăm cách nói "Không" mà không thực sự nói ra từ đó. Tương tự như vậy, ở một số quốc gia, có nhiều cách khác nhau để thể hiện sự bất đồng. Ví dụ, sẽ bị coi là thô lỗ nếu nói trực tiếp "Tôi không đồng ý với bạn!" hoặc "Bạn sai rồi!".
Nhiều người Mỹ tin rằng trung thực là chính sách tốt nhất, và phong cách giao tiếp của họ phản ánh điều này. Sự trung thực và thẳng thắn trong giao tiếp có liên quan chặt chẽ với nhau. Không có gì ngạc nhiên khi phát hiện ra rằng các nhóm văn hóa đánh giá sai về nhau dựa trên những niềm tin khác nhau về sự thẳng thắn và trung thực trong giao tiếp.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
The generation gap that was so in evidence during the 60s has resurfaced, but a 2009 study showed that it was not the disruptive force. The Pew Research Center study found that 79% of Americans see major differences between younger and older adults in the way they look at the world. In 1969, a Gallup Poll found that a smaller percentage, 74%, perceived major differences.
Today, however, although more Americans see generational differences, most do not see them as divisive. That is partly because of the areas of difference. The top areas of disagreement between young and old people, according to the Pew Research Study, are the use of technology and taste in music. Grandparents are likely to have observed these differences in their grandchildren who are tweens, teens, and young adults.
If large differences between the generations exist, why don't they spawn conflict? The answer is twofold. First, the two largest areas of difference - technology and music - are less emotionally charged than political issues. The older generation is likely to be proud of the younger generation's prowess in technology rather than to view it as a problem. As for the musical differences, each generation wants its own style of music, and the older generation generally can relate to that desire. Second, in the other areas of difference, the younger generation tends to regard the older generation as superior to their own generation – clearly a difference from the 1960s with its rallying cry of "Don't trust anyone over thirty!". According to the Pew study, all generations regard older Americans as superior in moral values, work ethics and respect for others.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
At present, I have to work and study at the same time, so I often have to burn the midnight oil.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Sue and Mira are talking about the use of mobile phones in class.
- Sue: "Students should not be allowed to use mobile phones in class."
- Mira: “_____________. This will distract them from studying."Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Culture beliefs differ as to whether directness or indirectness is considered positive. In the mainstream American culture, the ideal (37) _______ of communication includes being direct rather than indirect (“ideal" here means that the culture values this style, although not everyone speaks directly). There are several expressions in English (38) _______ emphasize the importance of being direct: “Get to the point! Don't beat around the bush! Let's get down to business!". These sayings all indicate the importance of dealing directly with issues rather than avoiding them. One way to determine whether a culture favours a direct or indirect style in communication is to find out how the people in that culture express disagreement or how they say “No”. In Japan, there are at least fifteen ways of saying "No", without actually saying the word. (39) _______, in some countries, there are different ways to express disagreement. For example, it would be considered rude to say directly “I disagree with you!” or “You're wrong!".
(40) _______ Americans believe that honesty is the best policy, and their communication style reflects this. Honesty and directness in communication are strongly related. It is not a(n) (41) _______ then, to find out that cultural groups misjudge each other based on different beliefs about directness and honesty in communication.
In the mainstream American culture, the ideal (37) _______ of communication includes being direct rather
He put on a large hat and glasses as a disguise and hoped no one would _______ him.
Of the following steps, which occurs before the others in making a decision worksheet?