I. Vocabularies and Phrases

Directions: Study the following vocabularies and phrases. And then finish the exercise below. 

II. Topic-related words

Directions: Study the following words related to internatioanl communication. Use the words to make sentences as in the example. Write down your sentences on the notebook, take a photo of it and post it online. And then finish the exercise below. 

E.g. Each country and region has its own specific characteristics with respect to damage and resilience. 

III. Group discussion:

Directions: Discuss the following words related to intercultural communication.  Are there any differences in the meaning or importance of these words between Chinese and Western cultures?  

IV. Cultural Differences in Negotiations and Conflicts

Directions: Watch the video titled “Cultural Differences in Negotiations and Conflicts” and answer the following questions.

V. Grammar Test

Directions: Finish the following test to check whether you are good at applying the related grammar knowledge to solve problems. 

I. Group discussion

Directions: Discuss the following two questions with your peers. And then post your answer in the following discussion task.

1) How do Chinese business people persuade customer? 

2) How are Chinese approaches to conducting business different from those of other cultures?

II. Cultural difference in communication

Directions: Watch the video clip “Cultural Differences in Communication” and answer the following questions.

III. Read and Think

Directions: Read the short passage and answer the question followed.

IV. Finish reading Text II on page 46 before Wednesday's off-line class, and try to get a general idea of what the text is talking about based on what you've got from the online tasks. 下节课前完成课文阅读，根据自己对线上课程中的词汇、短语、语法的学习，自行补充语言知识方面的学习，但是不能在教材上课文中标注中文释义，可以积累到笔记本上。同时整理出对于课文语言表达方式方面的问题，带着问题进课堂。 课前阅读课文以便下节课更好的参与课堂活动。