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Part II Reading Comprehension (15 minutes) (Skimming and Scanning)Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For question 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. How Do You See Diversity? As a manager, Tiffany is responsible for interviewing applicants for some of the positions with her company. During one interview, she noticed that the candidate never made direct eye contact. She was puzzled and somewhat disappointed because she liked the individual otherwise. He had a perfect resume and gave good responses to her questions, but the fact that he never looked her in the eye said “untrustworthy,” so she decided to offer the job to her second choice. “It wasn’t until I attended a diversity workshop that I realized the person we passed over was the perfect person,” Tiffany confesses. What she hadn’t known at the time of the interview was that the candidate’s “different” behavior was simply a cultural misunderstanding. He was an Asian-American raised in a household where respect for those in authority was shown by averting （避开）your eyes. “I was just thrown off by the lack of eye contact; not realizing it was cultural,” Tiffany says. “I miss out, but will not miss that opportunity again.” Many of us have had similar encounters with behaviors we perceive as different. As the world becomes smaller and our workplaces more diverse, it is becoming essential to expand our understanding of others and to reexamine some of our false assumptions. Hire Advantage At a time when hiring qualified people is becoming more difficult, employers who can eliminate invalid biases (偏见) from the process have a distinct advantage. My company, Mindsets LLC, helps organizations and individuals see their own blind spots. A real estate recruiter we worked with illustrates the positive difference such training can make. “During my Mindsets coaching session, I was taught how to recruit a diversified workforce. I recruited people from different cultures and skill sets. The agents were able to utilize their full potential and experiences to build up the company. When the real estate market began to change, it was because we had a diverse agent pool that we were able to stay in the real estate market much longer than others in the same profession.” Blinded by Gender Dale is an account executive who attended one of my workshops on supervising a diverse workforce. “Through one of the sessions, I discovered my personal bias,” he recalls. “I learned I had not been looking at a person as a whole person, and being open to differences.” In this case, the blindness was not about culture but rather gender. “I had a management position open in my department; and the two finalists were a man and a woman. Had I not attended this workshop, I would have automatically assumed the man was the best candidate because the position required quite a bit of extensive travel. My reasoning would have been that even though both candidates were great and could have been successful in the position, I assumed the woman would have wanted to be home with her children and not travel.” Dale’s assumptions are another example of the well-intentioned but incorrect thinking that limits an organization’s ability to tap into the full potential of a diverse workforce. “I learned from the class that instead of imposing my gender biases into the situation, I needed to present the full range of duties, responsibilities and expectations to all candidates and allow them to make an informed decision.” Dale credits the workshop, “because it helped me make decisions based on fairness.” Year of the Know-It-All Doug is another supervisor who attended one of my workshops. He recalls a major lesson learned from his own employee. “One of my most embarrassing moments was when I had a Chinese-American employee put in a request to take time off to celebrate Chinese New Year. In my ignorance, I assumed he had his dates wrong, as the first of January and just passed. When I advised him of this, I gave him a long talking-to about turning in requests early with the proper dates. “He patiently waited, then when I was done, he said he would like Chinese New Year off, not the Western New Year. He explained politely that in his culture the New Year did not begin January first, and that Chinese New Year, which is tied to the lunar cycle, is one of the most celebrated holidays on the Chinese calendar. Needless to say, I felt very embarrassed in assuming he had his dates mixed up. But I learned a great deal about assumptions, and that the timing of holidays varies considerably from culture to culture. “Attending the diversity workshop helped me realize how much I could learn by simply asking questions and creating dialogues with my employees, rather than making assumptions and trying to be a know-it-all,” Doug admits. “The biggest thing I took away from the workshop is learning how to be more ‘inclusive’ to differences.” A Better Bottom Line An open mind about diversity not only improves organizations internally, it is profitable as well. These comments from a customer service representative show how an inclusive attitude can improve sales. “Most of my customers speak English as a second language. One of the best things my company has done is to contract with a language service that offers translations over the phone. It wasn’t until my boss received Mindsets’ training that she was able to understand how important inclusiveness was to customer service. As a result, our customer base has increased.” Once we start to see people as individuals, and discard the stereotypes, we can move positively toward inclusiveness for everyone. Diversity is about coming together and taking advantage of our differences and similarities. It is about building better communities and organizations that enhance us as individuals and reinforce our shared humanity. When we begin to question our assumptions and challenge what we think we have learned from our past, from the media, peers, family, friends, est., we begin to realize that some of our conclusions are flawed (有缺陷的) or contrary to our fundamental values. We need to train ourselves to think differently, shift our mindsets and realize that diversity opens doors for all of us, creating opportunities in organizations and communities that benefit everyone. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。 1. What bothered Tiffany during an interview with her candidate? A) He just wouldn’t look her in the eye.B) He was slow in answering her questions.C) His resume didn’t provide the necessary information.D) His answers to some of her questions were irrelevant. 2. Tiffany’s misjudgment about the candidate stemmed from _________? A) racial stereotypesB) invalid personal biasC) cultural ignoranceD) emphasis on physical appearance 3. What is becoming essential in the course of economic globalization according to the author? A) Hiring qualified technical and management personnel.B) Increasing understanding of people of other cultures.C) Constantly updating knowledge and equipment.D) Expanding domestic and international markets. 4. What kind of organization is Mindsets LLC? A) A real estate agency.B) A personnel training company.C) A cultural exchange organization.D) A hi-tech company. 5. After one of the workshops, account executive Dale realized that _________? A) he had hired the wrong personB) he could have done more for his companyC) he had not managed his workforce wellD) he must get rid of his gender bias 6. What did Dale think of Mindsets LLC’s workshop? A) It was well-intentioned but poorly conducted.B) It tapped into the executives’ full potential.C) It helped him make fair decisions.D) It met participants’ diverse needs. 7. How did Doug, a supervisor, respond to a Chinese-American employee’s request for leave? A) He told him to get the dates right.B) He demanded an explanation. C) He flatly turned it down.D) He readily approved it. 8. Doug felt ________ when he realized that his assumption was wrong. 9. After attending Mindsets’ workshops, the participants came to know the importance of _______ to their business. 10. When we view people as individuals and get rid of stereotypes, we can achieve diversity and benefit from the _______ between us. 希望采纳！！！！谢谢

链接：以上都是可直接进入的页面，并附答案。baidu上还有很多。In this section there are five passages followed by ten questions or unfinished statements. Skim or scan them as required and then mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. TEXT E First read the following question. 31. The purpose of the passage is to_____. A. describe ways of eliminating mosquito larvae B. demonstrate the great differences among kinds of mosquitoes C. show reasons for the high survival rate of mosquitoes D. give a general description of mosquito development Now read Text E quickly and mark your answer on your ANSWER SHEET. Each variety of mosquitos has its favored kind of water accumulation for breeding, and almost every imaginable type of still water has been used by at least one kind of mosquito to lay its eggs. After the eggs hatch, the larvae continue to be closely associated with water’s surface at the tail ends of their bodies. Because the larvae develop this way, they are never found in the open water of lakes where they would merely serve as fish food, or in places where they would be damaged by wave action or water currents. TEXT F First read the following questions. 32. The main idea of the passage is ______. A. how to play tennis B. how to win a tennis match C. the general introduction of the game D. what is a game in tennis 33. The author drives his point home by______. A. giving the details B. explaining step by step C. offering strong proofs D. making vivid descriptions Now read Text F quickly and mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. Let’s talk about tennis between just two players. You know that the two players hit a ball across the net. One side must hit the ball so that the other player cannot hit it back over the net. The ball must stay within the lines. If the first player can’t do this, the opponent gets a point. The players always stop when one wins a point. To start play again, one player will serve. He or she throws the ball into the air and hits it. The ball must cross the net without hitting it. The other player must hit the ball back across the net before it hits the ground twice. If the ball doesn’t hit the net or the ground twice, the players keep hitting it over the net. This goes on until someone misses. A player needs four points to win a game. If both players have three points, then one must get two more points together to win. When one player wins six games, it is called a set. If each side wins five games, then one must win two more games together to win the set. If each player wins six games, they play one more game of seven points. A match usually has three or five sets.TEXT G First read the following question. 34. While at London airports, you have to present your passport at______. A. the carousel B. the Immigration Hall C. the customs D. the Arrivals Hall Now read Text G quickly and mark your answer on your ANSWER SHEET. Arriving at London airports. Just follow these simple steps for a trouble free arrival. Follow the ARRIVALS sign if you are ending your journey in London or transferring to a UK domestic flight. This will take you to the Immigration Hall where you must present your passport and any necessary visa/health documentation. At HEATHROW airport proceed downstairs to claim your baggage from the carousel indicating your flight number. At GATEWICK airport proceed downstairs in the North Terminal to claim your baggage from the carousel indicating your flight number. Free trolleys are available for your bags. To clear customs take the Red Channel if you have goods to declare or the Green Channel if you have no goods to declare. You will then be in the Arrivals Hall. From here you can obtain transport into central London; transfer between GATEWICK and HEATHROW airports and transfer to UK domestic flights. TEXT H First read the following questions.� 35. The total amount of cooking time for each vegetable is______. A. 4 minutes for the potatoes and 10 minutes for the cucumber B. 10 minutes for the potatoes and 4 minutes for the cucumber C. 4 minutes for the cucumber and 14 minutes for the potatoes D. 14 minutes for the cucumber and 4 minutes for the potatoes 36. Which of the following statements agrees with the menu directions? A. The dish is enough to go round. B. Four serving spoons are needed. C. The dish is to be shared by four persons. D. Four guests can help themselves to the dish. 37. According to this recipe, ______. A. parsley, salt and pepper are to be added by a sprinkler B. the dish has to be properly seasoned with salt and pepper C. parsley is used for decoration D. the dish must be tossed to everybody’s taste Now read Text H quickly and mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. Recipe Potatoes and Cucumber with Parsley 2 potatoes, about 3/4 pound 1 cucumber, about 3/4 pound 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsleySalt and pepper to taste Peel the potatoes. Split them in half lengthwise, then cut into quarters. Put the potatoes in a small skillet with water to cover. Bring to the boil and cook about 10 minutes. Meanwhile scrape the cucumber. Cut it into 11/2 inch lengths. Cut each length in half. When the potatoes have cooked 10 minutes, add the cucumbers. Cook about four minutes. Drain. Add the butter to the vegetables and toss. Sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper to taste and serve. Yielding: 4 servings. TEXT I First read the following questions. 38. How does a student know what the homework assignments are? A. Prof. Klammer announces them in class. B. The student reads the list on the next page. C. Prof. Klammer gives a list every week in class. D. The student goes to the professor’s office and asks. 39. If a freshman thinks that he might major in history, what is the maximum length his paper can be? A. Fifteen pages. B. Twenty five pages.�C. Ten pages. D. No maximum. 40. If a student cannot see Prof. Klammer during her office hours, what should he do? A. See her after class. B. Call her at home. C. Ask another student. D. Make an appointment with her. Now read Text I quickly and mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. COURSE OUTLINE FOR HISTORY 101, DR. JANE KLAMMER� COURSE: History 101 "Introduction to American History" INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Jane Klammer OFFICE: 305 Marshall Hall OFFICE HOURS: 11.15～12.30 M W F CLASS: 363 Marshall Hall 3.35～5.00 T Th 10:10～11:00 M W F Other times by appointment TELEPHONE: 255-4786� TEXTBOOK: Green, Robert P., The American Tradition: A History of the United States, Charles E. Merrill publishing Co. Columbus, Ohio 1984(available at the College Bookstore) COURSE REQUIREMENTS: mid term exam: October 10 20% of the final grade final exam: December 10 40% of the final grade term paper due: December 15 40% of the final grade Attendance is not required, but you are responsible for all the information given in the class lectures. In the lectures I will talk about the chapters in the textbook and other material that I choose to supplement the course. The exams will cover all this information. Therefore, I advise you to come to the class as much as possible. If you have to miss a class, be sure to get the class notes from another student.Your homework assignments are listed on the next page. You are supposed to read the chapter about which I will be lecturing before you come to class. This is to make sure that you understand as much as possible while taking notes in my lectures. Be prepared when you come to class. If there are any changes in the assigned homework readings, I will announce them in class. The term paper is 40 percent of your final grade. It should not exceed fifteen pages. (Anyone thinking of majoring in history may write twenty�five pages.) Before the midterm exam you will choose the topic for your paper. � Have a good semester! 参考答案：31. C) 32. B) 33. B) 34. B) 35. C) 36. C) 37. B) 38. B) 39. B) 40. D