[BLANK-1] does not believe in a personal God. In fact, this religion is not always considered a religion because it does not comment on the existence of a God(s). It holds that suffering is an inevitable part of life, but that suffering can be reduced or eliminated through detachment from self-centered desires. Answer using one of the religions that we have studied: Buddhism Hinduism Jainism Sikhism Taoism Zoroastrianism

Briefly summarize the film “Daughter from Danang.” Name 3 ways in which the film “Daughter from Danang” illustrates or refutes concepts from the reading on Vietnam.  1. Provide a clear example of a scene from the FILM and a clearly related and specific example from the READING on Vietnam.  You should NOT simply write a cultural dimension. In fact, if you mention a cultural dimension, you should back it up with specific information from the reading or lecture. 2. Provide a clear example of a different scene from the FILM and a clearly related and specific, but different example from the READING on Vietnam.  You should NOT simply write a cultural dimension. In fact, if you mention a specific cultural dimension, you should back it up with specific information from the reading or lecture. 3. 2. Provide a clear example of a different scene from the FILM and a clearly related and specific, but different example from the READING on Vietnam.  You should NOT simply write a cultural dimension. In fact, if you mention a specific cultural dimension, you should back it up with specific information from the reading or lecture.

Connect two clauses with ‘if.’   (Joe finishes his report on time) (he will go to the beach)

Answer this question with the appropriate culture (US Americans, Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, Indians) followed by the appropriate pole of a cultural dimension. In general, the [BLANK-1]  usually express the group opinion, tatamae, although it may differ from what they really think, honne.  In this culture, the failure to observe honne and tatemae shows insensitivity and selfishness. As a result, it is during the silent intervals that real communication takes place.  Thus, this culture provides a good example of a [BLANK-2]. 

Answer this question with the appropriate pole of a cultural orientation. [BLANK-1] cultures tend to enforce strict norms regulating the gratification of human desire. As such, there tends to be a lower percentage of very happy people, a greater perception of helplessness, and more cynicism. An example of this type of country is Japan.

The first time Kevin tried to ride a motorcycle, he crashed into a fence.

Use “in spite of” to combine two parts in parenthesis. Don’t change the order of the phrases/clauses in parenthesis. Type your answer below: (the dark clouds) + (we went to the beach)

Use “despite” to combine two parts in parenthesis. Don’t change the order of the phrases/clauses in parenthesis. Type your answer below: (a good connection) + (he couldn’t call his friend)

Use “despite” to combine two parts in parenthesis. Don’t change the order of the phrases/clauses in parenthesis. When typing  your answers below, make sure to use the correct punctuation and capitalization rules. YOU SEE: Use “in spite of” to combine to parts in parenthesis: (I am still hungry) + (I had a big meal)YOU TYPE: I am still hungry in spite of the fact that I had a big meal. OR I am still hungry despite the fact that I had a big meal.  YOU SEE: Use “despite” to combine two parts in parenthesis. (a migraine) + (I still went to work) YOU TYPE: Despite a migraine, I still went to work.    1. Use “despite” to combine two parts in parenthesis. Don’t change the order of the phrases/clauses in parenthesis. Type your answer below:  (we went to the beach) + (the dark clouds)

Choose the sentence with an adverb clause. If all sentences have an adverb clause, choose “all of the above.” If none of the sentences contain an adverb clause, choose “none of the above.