1. According to the speaker,why are eastern and western culture different? They are geographically distant. Their languages are so different. Their origins are different.

2. What does the speaker say is the foundation of eastern culture? Confucianism. spiritual wealth. respect for elders.

3. What does he think is the essence of western culture? self-centeredness and individuality. human rights and a competitive spirit. human rights and democracy.

4. What trend changes regarding culture may occur in the fulture,according to the speaker? Eastern culture will be mainstream. Western culture will be mainstream. The two cultures will equally influential.