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Câu hỏi: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
PERCEPTIONS OF ANIMALS ACROSS CULTURES
When living and working in another country, there are numerous things to consider apart from the more obvious ones of climate, language, religion, currency, etc. Some important considerations are less obvious. For example, do you have a pet or do you enjoy a hobby such as horse riding? Your animal or hobby may be perceived in a completely different light in another culture so it's important to consider the significance given to specific animals in different parts of the world and general perceptions towards them.
One example which is often mentioned in popular press is the case of dogs. In some cultures,
like the US or UK, dogs are loved and considered a great pet to have at home and with the family. In other cultures, such as those where Islam is the majority religion, dogs may be perceived as dirty or dangerous. Muslims treatment of dogs is still a matter of debate amongst Islamic scholars, while these animals are widely considered by many Western cultures to be "mans best friend", the Koran describes them as "unhygienic". Muslims will therefore avoid touching a dog unless he can wash his hands immediately afterwards, and they will almost never keep a dog in their home.
In Iran, for instance, a cleric once denounced "the moral depravity" of dog owners and even demanded their arrest. If you are an international assignee living and working in Saudi Arabia or another Arabic country, you should remember this when inviting Arab counterparts to your house in case you have a dog as a pet. This is just one example of how Islam and other cultural beliefs can impact on aspects of everyday life that someone else may not even question. A Middle Eastern man might be very surprised when going to Japan, for instance, and seeing dogs being dressed and pampered like humans and carried around in baby prams!
Dogs are not the only animals which are perceived quite differently from one culture to another. In India, for example, cows are sacred and are treated with the utmost respect. Conversely in Argentina, beef is a symbol of national pride because of its tradition and the high quality of its cuts. An Indian working in Argentina who has not done his research or participated in a cross cultural training programme such as Doing Business in Argentina may be surprised at his first welcome dinner with his Argentinean counterparts where a main dish of beef would be served.
It is therefore crucial to be aware of the specific values assigned to objects or animals in different cultures to avoid faux-pas or cultural misunderstandings, particularly when living and working in another culture. Learning how people value animals and other symbols around the world is one of the numerous cultural examples discussed in Communicaid's intercultural training courses. Understanding how your international colleagues may perceive certain animals can help you ensure you aren't insensitive and it may even provide you with a good topic for conversation.
(Source: https. //www.communicaid.com)
According to paragraph 2, which sentence is INCORRECT?
A. The dog is a typical example of different views in the world about animals.
B. Dogs are well-treated and loved in the US and UK.
C. Muslims are those considering dogs as their best pets at home.
D. People whose religion is Islam don't like having dogs in their home.
PERCEPTIONS OF ANIMALS ACROSS CULTURES
When living and working in another country, there are numerous things to consider apart from the more obvious ones of climate, language, religion, currency, etc. Some important considerations are less obvious. For example, do you have a pet or do you enjoy a hobby such as horse riding? Your animal or hobby may be perceived in a completely different light in another culture so it's important to consider the significance given to specific animals in different parts of the world and general perceptions towards them.
One example which is often mentioned in popular press is the case of dogs. In some cultures,
like the US or UK, dogs are loved and considered a great pet to have at home and with the family. In other cultures, such as those where Islam is the majority religion, dogs may be perceived as dirty or dangerous. Muslims treatment of dogs is still a matter of debate amongst Islamic scholars, while these animals are widely considered by many Western cultures to be "mans best friend", the Koran describes them as "unhygienic". Muslims will therefore avoid touching a dog unless he can wash his hands immediately afterwards, and they will almost never keep a dog in their home.
In Iran, for instance, a cleric once denounced "the moral depravity" of dog owners and even demanded their arrest. If you are an international assignee living and working in Saudi Arabia or another Arabic country, you should remember this when inviting Arab counterparts to your house in case you have a dog as a pet. This is just one example of how Islam and other cultural beliefs can impact on aspects of everyday life that someone else may not even question. A Middle Eastern man might be very surprised when going to Japan, for instance, and seeing dogs being dressed and pampered like humans and carried around in baby prams!
Dogs are not the only animals which are perceived quite differently from one culture to another. In India, for example, cows are sacred and are treated with the utmost respect. Conversely in Argentina, beef is a symbol of national pride because of its tradition and the high quality of its cuts. An Indian working in Argentina who has not done his research or participated in a cross cultural training programme such as Doing Business in Argentina may be surprised at his first welcome dinner with his Argentinean counterparts where a main dish of beef would be served.
It is therefore crucial to be aware of the specific values assigned to objects or animals in different cultures to avoid faux-pas or cultural misunderstandings, particularly when living and working in another culture. Learning how people value animals and other symbols around the world is one of the numerous cultural examples discussed in Communicaid's intercultural training courses. Understanding how your international colleagues may perceive certain animals can help you ensure you aren't insensitive and it may even provide you with a good topic for conversation.
(Source: https. //www.communicaid.com)
According to paragraph 2, which sentence is INCORRECT?
A. The dog is a typical example of different views in the world about animals.
B. Dogs are well-treated and loved in the US and UK.
C. Muslims are those considering dogs as their best pets at home.
D. People whose religion is Islam don't like having dogs in their home.
Dịch đề. Theo đoạn văn số 2, điều nào sau đây thì KHÔNG ĐÚNG?
A. Loài chó là một ví dụ điển hình cho những quan điểm khác nhau trên thế giới về động vật.
B. Loài chó được đối xử tốt và được yêu quý ở Mỹ và Anh.
C. Các tín đồ Hồi giáo là những người coi chó là con thú cưng tốt nhất của họ ở nhà.
D. Những người có tôn giáo là Hồi giáo không thích nuôi chó trong nhà của họ.
Trích bài:
1. In some cultures, like the US or UK, dogs are loved and considered a great pet to have at home and with the family - Ở một số nền văn hóa như Anh và Mỹ, chó đượcyêu quý và được xem như thú cưng ở nhà. → thông tin ủng hộ B → không chọn B
2. In other cultures, such as those where Islam is the majority religion, dogs may be perceived as dirty or dangerous - Ở những nền văn hóa khác như những người theo đạo Hồi, chó được xem là con vật rất bẩn và nguy hiểm → suy ra họ không thích nuôi ở nhà → thông tin ủng hộ D → không chọn D
3. Your animal or hobby may be perceived in a completely different light in another culture so its important to consider the significance given to specific animals in different parts of the world and general perceptions towards them- Loài vật và sở thích của bạn có thể được nhận thức ở một khía cạnh khác hoàn toàn ở một nền văn hóa khác, vì vậy nó rất quan trọng phải xem xét tầm quan trọng của một số động vật ở các quốc gia khác nhau trên thế giới và có nhận thức chung đối với chúng.
One example which is often mentioned in popular press is the case of dogs - Một ví dụ được đề cập trên báo chí khá phổ biến là về loài chó.
→ Thông tin ủng hộ A → Không chọn A
4. Muslims treatment of dogs is still a matter of debate amongst Islamic scholars - Việc đối xử với chó của những người theo Hồi giáo vẫn là vấn đề tranh luận giữa các tín đồ Hồi giáo → Thông tin không ủng hộ C
→ Chọn đáp án C
A. Loài chó là một ví dụ điển hình cho những quan điểm khác nhau trên thế giới về động vật.
B. Loài chó được đối xử tốt và được yêu quý ở Mỹ và Anh.
C. Các tín đồ Hồi giáo là những người coi chó là con thú cưng tốt nhất của họ ở nhà.
D. Những người có tôn giáo là Hồi giáo không thích nuôi chó trong nhà của họ.
Trích bài:
1. In some cultures, like the US or UK, dogs are loved and considered a great pet to have at home and with the family - Ở một số nền văn hóa như Anh và Mỹ, chó đượcyêu quý và được xem như thú cưng ở nhà. → thông tin ủng hộ B → không chọn B
2. In other cultures, such as those where Islam is the majority religion, dogs may be perceived as dirty or dangerous - Ở những nền văn hóa khác như những người theo đạo Hồi, chó được xem là con vật rất bẩn và nguy hiểm → suy ra họ không thích nuôi ở nhà → thông tin ủng hộ D → không chọn D
3. Your animal or hobby may be perceived in a completely different light in another culture so its important to consider the significance given to specific animals in different parts of the world and general perceptions towards them- Loài vật và sở thích của bạn có thể được nhận thức ở một khía cạnh khác hoàn toàn ở một nền văn hóa khác, vì vậy nó rất quan trọng phải xem xét tầm quan trọng của một số động vật ở các quốc gia khác nhau trên thế giới và có nhận thức chung đối với chúng.
One example which is often mentioned in popular press is the case of dogs - Một ví dụ được đề cập trên báo chí khá phổ biến là về loài chó.
→ Thông tin ủng hộ A → Không chọn A
4. Muslims treatment of dogs is still a matter of debate amongst Islamic scholars - Việc đối xử với chó của những người theo Hồi giáo vẫn là vấn đề tranh luận giữa các tín đồ Hồi giáo → Thông tin không ủng hộ C
→ Chọn đáp án C
Đáp án C.