Câu 1:

PART 1. Read the following conversation (5 pts)

(Rick sees Mai, a Vietnamese student at a party and decides he would like to get to
know her.)

Rick: Hello. Where are you from?

Mai: From Hanoi, Vietnam.
Rick: Why did you come to California?
Mai: To study.
Rick: Oh, what are you studying?
Mai: Architecture.
Rick: How long do you plan to stay here?
Mai: Two years.
Rick: When did you come?
Mai: Three weeks ago.

(Rick is already frustrated. He decides it is not worth getting to know Mai.)

In English, one of the best ways of initiating and maintaining a conversation is for at
least one of the speakers to ask the other question. Read the dialogue again, change it
so that it is not one-sided by adding a question or a comment after Mai’s short
answers. Write in Rick’s responses to Mai’s questions.

Rick: Hello. Where are you from?

Mai: From Hanoi, Vietnam. ______________________________________

Rick:______________________________________
Why did you come to California?

Mai: To study. ______________________________________

Rick: ______________________________________
What are you studying?
Mai: Architecture. _____________________________________________________

Rick: ______________________________________
How long do you plan to stay here?

Mai: Two years. _______________________________________________________

Rick: ____________________________________________________
When did you come?
Mai: Three weeks ago. __________________________________________________

PART 2. Write a short paragraph (100 words) to give advice to a foreigner about
nonverbal communication before coming here (5pts).
Trả lời:
Part 1:
Rick: Hello. Where are you from?

Mai: From Hanoi, Vietnam. And how about you?

Rick: I’m from Singapore. I visited Vietnam 3 years ago. Your country is so friendly and
beautiful. Why did you come to California?

Mai: To study. And you?

Rick: I’m here to study, too. What are you studying?

Mai: Architecture. And you?

Rick: Great. I study Business Administration. How long do you plan to stay here?

Mai: Two years. I hope I can study as much as possible.

Rick: Yes, we must try our best. When did you come?

Mai: Three weeks ago. And today is the first time I join the party. I’m so happy to meet
and talk to you.

Part 2:
Before coming to a new country, it is important to understand the significance of
nonverbal communication in order to facilitate effective interactions. Paying attention to
cultural norms and customs is crucial. Firstly, be aware of gestures as they vary across
cultures. What is considered polite in one country might be offensive in another.
Secondly, observe and learn from locals to understand their body language and facial
expressions, as they can convey emotions and intentions. Lastly, maintaining eye
contact can signify engagement and attentiveness, but be mindful that excessive or
prolonged eye contact may be interpreted as aggression or invasion of privacy.
Understanding and adapting to nonverbal cues will enhance your communication and
help you to connect with the locals more effortlessly.