超星 - Comprehending and Reflecting

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We can learn from Susan’s story that __________.

A. Her psychology professor didn’t like her, and intended to insult her.
B. She always asked questions during psychology lectures, so her psychology professor was unhappy, implying that her question was foolish.
C. Her speech communications professor encouraged her to ask the psychology professor about his real / intendedmeaning.
D. There is nothing that can be done to avoid miscommunication if listeners misunderstand what was said.

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Which of the following suggestionsis NOT helpful for Susan to solve the dilemma?

A. To understand the professor’s real intention by communicating with him.
B. To make sense of the professor’s words that she is not sure of.
C. To let the professor know her feelings and request an apology.
D. To double-check if she had interpretedthe message of the professor appropriately.

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What’s Peggy’s actual intention when she replied to Anne: “I’m sure glad you didn’t know what was in the box”?

A. She meant that Anne was untrustworthy and regretted having requested the delivery service to leave the parcel with her.
B. She wanted to express that if Anne had known there were diamond earrings in the box, she might have been unwilling to beresponsiblefor such a valuable package.
C. She thought Anne was dishonest and would have stolen the package if she had known it was valuable.
D. Sheintendedto offend Anne, for she was sure Anne would have stolen the package if she had known it was valuable.

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What should you do if you are upset or confused about somebody’s message?

A. Jump to a conclusion and blame your misunderstandings on speakers without first finding out theiractualintention.
B. Ignore it or say it doesn’t make any sense.
C. Feel offended but do nothing to clarify.
D. Ask directly that you’re not sure what he/she meant and askhim/herto explain.

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What could we learn from Susan’s and Anne’s stories?

A. We could avoid miscommunication with some skills.
B. Jumping to conclusion will give rise to miscommunication.
C. They are very successful in dealing with interpersonal communication.
D. Interpersonal communication is allaroundus.

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What may lead to incorrect conclusionsaccording to the last paragraph?

A. When one is blind to the lack of sufficient information he/she has received.
B. When one is watching, listening,and reading something he/she is not familiar with.
C. When one is analyzing the speaker’s words.
D. When one is not in the mood.

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What is the reading passage mainly about?

A. How Americansdo business with their German counterparts.
B. The different behavioral patterns betweenthe U.S.and Germany.
C. The intertwining relationship between language and culture.
D. Language barriers withinour social activity and its consequences.

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Why was the example of Robert Breckenridgeand Hartmann cited in paragraph 2?

A. To illustrate that Robert is good at German.
B. To show how to learnaforeign language when doing business internationally.
C. Toillustratethat language and culture are intertwined and shape each other.
D. To show how Americans do business withtheir German counterparts.

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Why did the deal between Robertand Mr. Hartmannbecome a failure in the end?

A. BecauseMr. Hartmann’s Englishwas not good.
BecauseMr. Hartmannwas jealous of Robert’s fluent German.
C. Because Robert was tooconfidentin himself.
D. Because Robert felthe wasa bit rude and insincere toMr. Hartmann.

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According to the reading passage, what can be inferred fromRobert Breckenridge’s failure to communicate?

A. When doing business with someone from another country, it’s not necessary to speak its language.
B. Speaking a foreign language very well does not mean you can behave culturallyappropriatetoo.
C. Never underestimate your partner, especially for the first business meeting.
D. When learning a foreign language, we should take its grammar seriously.

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