【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】[解析] 4-6 M1: Culture consists of the beliefs, values, rituals, symbols, and norms of a society. Norms are the "rules" that maintain social order. Some norms tell us how to behave---for example, that we should obey authority and treat others with respect. Some nouns are traditions or customs, such as clothing styles. Speaking of clothing ... that reminds me of a place where I used to work. It was my first job after college. It was a big corporation, an investment bank, and the uniform was the traditional dark suit, white shirt, and striped tie. Anyway, that dress code is a good example of a cultural norm. In this case, the dark suit and striped tie symbolized the culture of the organization. Yes, Kayla? W: What were some other things that identified the culture? I mean, besides the suit and tie. M1: Good question! In the bank, there were definite norms of behavior. Office conduct was formal. Business hours were standard. Generally speaking, it was a well-established company with a traditional corporate culture. A person's rank was signified by the suit he wore and the size and location of his office. A corner office was a sign of a higher status. There were also rituals, like the executive fishing trip, which brought people together to celebrate corporate unity. M2: The place where my mother works has a company song, and everyone has to learn it. They sing it at parties and award ceremonies. They also have company colors that everyone wears at these parties, so this means my mother has a lot of blue and gold outfits. W: You're kidding! Really? M2: It's a good thing my mother likes those colors. M1: The company colors are like the flag of any nation, and the company song is a good example of a corporate text. As in any society, these things define the whole group. W: My brother works for a technology company, and the culture there is very laid-back. Everyone goes to work in blue jeans. They come and go as they please. They even bring their pets to work. My brother brings his dog to work. M1: That's a good example of an informal workplace culture where there are no fixed traditions to follow. I'm sure you can all think of other examples that you know. 4. Why does the professor say this: "Some norms are traditions or customs, such as clothing styles. Speaking of clothing ... that reminds me of a place where I used to work. It was my first job after college." The professor's purpose is to illustrate a point with a personal story. He makes the point that clothing styles are an example of cultural norms, which he then illustrates with a personal story about the clothing styles where he once worked.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】[解析] Listen again to part of the discussion. Then answer the question. "They also have company colors that everyone wears at these parties, so this means my mother has a lot of blue and gold outfits." "You're kidding! Really?" "It's a good thing my mother likes those colors." Why does the woman say this: "You're kidding! Really?" The woman finds the man's example amusing. The man mentions the company colors at his mother's workplace: They also have company colors that everyone wears...my mother has a lot of blue and gold ousts. The woman expresses amusement by saying You're kidding!

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】[解析] Listen again to part of the discussion. Then answer the question. "My brother works for a technology company, and the culture there is very laid-back. Everyone goes to work in blue jeans. They come and go as they please. They even bring their pets to work. My brother brings his dog to work." "That's a good example of an informal workplace culture where there are no fixed traditions to follow." Why does the professor say this: "That's a good example of an informal workplace culture where there are no fixed traditions to follow." The professor draws a conclusion about what the student said. The student describes the laid-back (relaxed) culture where her brother works. The professor concludes that her example is an informal workplace culture where there are no fixed traditions to follow.