大学英语跨文化交流教程课后习题答案整理(2)

课后习题答案

seemed unfriendly.

American: outgoing/optimistic/casual/friendly

English: Reserved/polite

Suggestions:

1. On the whole British habits of politeness are very informal. All politeness is based on the elementary rule of showing consideration for others, and acknowledging the consideration they show to you.

2. Conversation in Britain is in general quiet and restrained and loud speech is considered ill-bred.

Unit2A

key concept: Five Relationships of Confucianism孔子的五伦思想 humanism 人道主义 individualism个人主义 collectivism集体主义 individual's right个人权利

1.cording to Confucianism , what are the five cardinal relationships in Chinese society and what should these relationships be?

Five cardinal relationship: ruler-minister, father-son, husband-wife, elder-younger brother and friend and friend. This was explained as “There should be affection between father and son, righteous sense of duty between ruler and minister, division of function between man and wife, stratification between old and young, and good faith between friend. ”

2. Can you tell the main influence of Confucianism on the ideology of Chinese people?

In traditional Chinese beliefs, especially in Confucianism ,

collectivism is appreciated .It emphasizes cooperation among group

members and individual success is due to the collective effort of the

staff in a unit ,an organization or a community .

3. Can you tell the main influence of the Renaissance on Western values? In the Renaissance period of England ,people began to emphasize the

dignity of human beings and the importance of the present life .This

is the rudiment of Humanism .People began to respect the humanity from

then on ,and then developed into the ideas of what we always call

freedom ,democracy .

4. What is the difference between collectivism and individualism?

Individualism refers to the doctrine that the rights of the individual

are the most important ones in a society .Collectivism emphasizes

cooperation among group members.

(1)Westerners tend to believe that people should rely on themselves

as much as possible--and usually expect other people to do the

same .People in collectivist cultures generally feel they have a right

to expect help from other members of their groups ,and they also tend

to feel they have an obligation to help other members of their groups .

(2)Westerners generally feel that the rights of individuals should

not be subordinated to the needs of a larger group .People in

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