5103开放本科英语国家概况（2）复习提纲考试时间：90分钟考试形式：一纸开卷出题范围：新教材英语国家文化概况（下），高等教育出版社11年3月出版。

考试范围：新教材单元练习考试题型：I. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). (15题，每小题2分，共30分）II. Fill in the blanks and write your answer at the corresponding places. （15题，每小题2分，共30分）1. When introducing business associates to one another in social situations, you can also ______ what they do or something about them. (mention)2. Gift giving customs _______ greatly form country to country. (vary)3. Good gift selections can also include coffee table books about your home country, or anything that ______ the interests of your hosts and is representative of your country. (reflects)4. Don’t leave immediately after dinner, but don’t ______ your welcome, either. (overstay)5. Don’t boast yourself or your company’s accomplishments. Instead, Australians ______ judge your competence and abilities through your actions. (prefer to)1. Introduction is the formal ________ of one person to another，in which people________ each other and set up relationship with each others. (presentation，get to know)2. ________cards are the _______, with one side printed in your home language and the other side in the foreign language in which you are dealing. （Bilingual ,norm）3. In the United States, one’s ______ is the top secret. (income)4.In English, there are strong or weak or polite ways to ______ a request or an invitation. (refuse)III. Answer each of the following four questions.（共4题，每小题10分，共40分）问答题范围What kind of outdoor recreation do Americans enjoy?Americans seek a variety of experience in spending time on outdoor activities. Many enjoy spending time in camping, hiking, hunting and many other outdoor activities. The popular outdoor activities in the US are fishing and jogging. Camping ranks fourth.What are the characteristics of Canadian houses?Canada has huge forests and timber is readily available as a building material. Houses in Canada are typically timber-framed and, because of climate extremes, the housing stock is usually high quality and well insulated.Why are eggs given as presents for Easter Day?Traditionally Easter eggs, dyed and decorated or made of chocolate, are given as presents symbolizing new life and the coming of spring.What are the general rules for polite behavior if you’re invited to an American friend’s home for dinner?Arrive approximately on time (but not early)Bring a small gift.Be sure to compliment the cook on the food that you enjoyed.Don’t leave immediately after dinner, but don’t overstay your welcome, either.What do Britons usually have as their traditional breakfast?Typically it includes: toasted bread, spread with butter, jam, marmalade or honey; followed by a “fry-up” or cooked breakfast of fried bread, sausages, bacon, mushrooms, eggs and tomatoes. Often, British breakfasts are also served with hot tea, with milk added.What is the symbol of the Halloween? What about it’s typical Customs?The symbol of the Halloween is pumpkin. Its typical Customs are masquerade and "Trick or Treat!"What’s Chaucer’s masterpiece?His masterpiece is The Canterbury Tales.What are manners of inviting guests in western countries?People tend to respond to the invitation with a direct and clear answer. Foreigners will certainly accept the excuse. Unnecessary chinchin should be avoided.When do people usually begin Afternoon Tea and what does it refer to?“Afternoon Tea” begins at 3pm or 4pm. For the majority of the population it refers to a cup of tea with scones and cakes.What do British people usually do in their spare time?Watching television, socializing, sport and hobbies, listening to the radio, listening to pre-recorded music, reading, DIY and gardening.What are the traditional foods for Thanksgiving Day?Thanksgiving dinner almost always includes some of the foods served at the first feast:roast turkey, cranberry sauce, potatoes, and pumpkin pie.What do we usually do when we sneeze or touch somebody accidentally?If you sneeze or you touch somebody accidentally, you may say “Excuse me”, “Sorry”, “Pardon me”. No matter how small the inconvenience you may bring to another person, an “Excuse me” is always necessary.What are the general types of house in the UK?Generally there are several types of housing in Britain: terrace, cottage, town house, council house, semi-detached house, detached house and flat.What about Americans’ three meals a day?Americans have three meals a day in a casual way. Breakfast is at about 8:00. It mainly consists of bread, milk, eggs, juice, cereal，coffee, and sausages. Lunch is generally between 12:00 and 14:00. Usually people have it at work place. It includes sandwiches, fruit, coffee, hamburgers, and hot dog. Supper is the main dinner of a day, usually arranged at 18:00. There are one or two courses, such as steak, fried chicken with bread, butter, vegetables, and fruit.Which work made Margaret Atwood win the Booker Prize?The Blind Assassin earned Atwood in 2000 the Booker Prize, Britain's top literary award for fiction.。