I. Listen to the passsage Intercultural Communication Failures and fill in each blank with words you've just heard.

Word Tips：

intercultural a. 不同文化间的                    obey vt. 服从

linguist n. 语言学家                                   analyze vt. 对......进行分析

        Intercultural communication between cultures is becoming more and more (1) ________ and is 

playing important roles (2) _________________ with the rapid development of society and technology.

However, we should not trun a (3) ___________ eye to the communication failure which has often 

caused misunderstanding between different cultures . Attentions should be paid to it. Linguists have 

done many (4) __________ on it and have made outstanding progress. Politeness (5) ________ is one of

the basics of intercultural communication and must be (6) ________ obeyed.

        We kn ow that most of our students learn English in a set way, that is, reading the words and 

phrases first, then analyzing the text, then doing some exercises. People (7) ________________________

or even ignore the background of the language in which the language originated. But, as a 

(8) ________ of fact, this is very important in learning a (9) _________ language. Only when you have a

better understanding of (10) _____________ the language, but also the culture and custom the 

language is rooted in can you make your communication successful.

II. Listen to the conversation Can We Talk and choose the best ansawe for each question.

* cornerstone n. 墙角石；基础

[Cultural Tip]

The Oprah (Winfrey) Show is an American syndicated talk show hosted and produced by its namesake Oprah Winfrey.

1. Why does Ethel want to talk to Fred?

    A. Because they haven't talked to each other for quite a long time.

    B. Because they have something to discuss.

    C. Because they have problems to solve.

    D. Because they don't talk to each other like they used to.

2. What is The Oprah Show?

    A. It is a talk show on TV.                            B. It is a film.

    C. It is a radio programme.                         D. It is a TV series.

3. What is the cornerstone of a good relationshop according to Oprah?

    A. Deep emotions.                            B. Attentive listening.

    C. Good communication.                  D. Better understanding.

4. What's the deal the two speakers make?

    A. Not to quarrel any more.                        B. Not to mention Oprah again.

    C. To be together forever.                           D. To be a good listener.

5. Which of the following is TRUE?

    A. Fred doesn't want a talk show host telling him now to lead his life.

    B. Fred doesn't want to talk to Ethel.

    C. Ethel has hostile feelings toward Oprah.

    D. Ethel doen't want to bring up Oprah again. 

III. Listen to the passage Nonverbal Communication and mark the statements T (true) or F (false).

Word Tips：

facial a. 面部的                                    crane n. 吊车，起重机

nonverbal a. 不用语言表达的                 stern a, 严肃的

salute n. 致敬，敬礼

______ 1. Nonverbal communication includes facial expressions.

______ 2. Waves, handshakes and hugs are greeings, too.

______ 3. Workders use signals to greet others.

______ 4. Unwilling nonverbal communication shows how people feel.

______ 5. Rubbing one's eyes means he/she is sad.

IV. Task 3

     

* daisy (n.):  雏菊

* hunk (n.):  a thick peice of sth., esp. food

* lump (n.):  a small piece of sth. solid, without a particular shape

* slab (n.):  a large flat piece

In this task, you'll hear the history of  four English words.

Complete the following summary of the passage.

      Many aspects of a word, its ________, ________ and ________ are very interesting.

      The word lunch used to refer to ______________ or _____________, but in either way, it meant

_____________________________.

      The word atlas has three references: _______________, _______________ and _________________

The strong Atlas, one of the Titans, was punished by ____________ and had to stand at the

western edge of the world, ___________________________________. In the __________ century, his

picture appeared ___________________________________, and the word got its second meaning.

      The word Good-bye originally was a __________, meaning God be with ye. We mean 

"__________________________________" by saying "Good night".

      The daisy was named _____________ by the English people because _______________________

or because _____________________________. The English poet Chaucer's words well prove that 

_________________________________.

V. Listen to or watch two pieces of materials selected from Himalaya app. EACH WEEK. 

Write down:    1) new words and expressions

                        2) the main idea within 40 words for each one