Citing numbers and dates
A) does not differ among cultures.
B) differs slightly among cultures, but is consistent among all that are low-context.
C) varies so widely among cultures that it is impossible to accommodate expectations.
D) should be done carefully when communicating with audiences from other cultures.
E) should always follow European style, unless you are communicating with others in the U.S.
Ques. 2In conversations with others whose first language is not English, you should
A) not interrupt, even if you do not understand or need to correct a misconception.
B) refuse to speak unless a translator is present.
C) warn them up front that, because of language differences, nothing you say should be taken as contractual or binding.
D) use exaggerated facial expressions and hand gestures to make sure your point gets across.
E) always demand that a witness be present.
Ques. 3As used in everyday language, ________ mean more than the sum of their literal parts, so they cannot be taken literally.
A) noun clauses
B) prepositional phrases
C) idiomatic phrases
D) adverbial clauses
E) transitions
Ques. 4In conversations with a nonnative English speaker with whom you have a longstanding business relationship, you notice that he consistently makes language mistakes that could hurt his credibility. In response, you should
A) ignore the errors because correcting him could compromise your business interactions.
B) interrupt him and point out the errors, then explain that no one will take him seriously unless he learns to speak correctly.
C) politely offer advice on the appropriate words and phrases to use.
D) imitate the errors yourself in the hope that he will recognize the need to correct them.
E) encourage him to watch news programs and model his speech patterns after the newscasters.
Ques. 5The phrase ________ refers to dedicated software and online services that offer various forms of automated translation.
A) machine interpolation
B) digital interpretation
C) online transcription devices
D) computerized translation tools
E) idiomatic translation tools
Ques. 6If you translate a written message from English into another language, it is a good idea to
A) translate it word for word.
B) have it back-translated.
C) use several translators.
D) rely on internet translators alone, since human translators cannot match their accuracy.
E) use an interpreter.
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