超星 - Unit 6 Text A - Task A

单选题

The primary purpose of the passage is to _________.

A. illustrate different views about advantages and disadvantages of gender diversity
B. emphasize the importance of gender diversity for firms
C. illustrate the practical value of gender diversity from different dimensions
D. encourage people to respect gender diversity

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The author of the passage lists the opinions of different people in Para. 1 in order to______.

A. show the uncertainty of gender diversity in the business world
B. explain the limitations of the previous viewpoints regarding gender diversity
C. emphasize the importance of regulating gender diversity to a business
D. arouse the reader's interest in the issue of gender diversity in the business world

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The author of the passage uses the example of Japan in order to __________.

A. prove the positive impact of gender diversity
B. emphasize the significance of cultural support for gender diversity
C. illustrate the male-dominance in Japanese companies
D. show the development of gender diversity in European countries

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The author of the passage uses the examples of telecommunication companies in Western Europe and Japan to justify which of the following claims?

A. The acceptance of gender diversity will affect the market value of a company.
B. Japan attaches great importance to the implementation of gender diversity in companies.
C. Western European companies are more inclusive of gender diversity than their Asian counterparts.
D. Inclusion of gender diversity requires both legal support and cultural background.

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According to the passage, which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between performance and diversity?

A. Most job seekers consider workforce diversity in responding to an offer.
B. High firm performance will influence talent hiring.
C. Poor firm performance will lead to diversified workforce.
D. Talent will choose companies that have great financial returns for good performance.

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The passage indicates that the following conditions may provide support for women to have innovative ideas EXCEPT _________?

A. Diverse teams
B. An environment where new, creative ideas can be considered
C. Psychologically safe environment
D. Strong competition within firms

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According to the author, why do investors value firms that use commonly-accepted “best practices”?

A. These firms are well-run.
B. These firms accept gender diversity.
C. These firms have higher stock prices.
D. These firms have great welfare packages.

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From the last part, you can infer that________.

A. Companies with high pension funds will be rewarded
B. Companies that break norms of inclusion and diversity will be eliminated
Companies with relatively free cultures will perform better
Diversified companies are larger than non-diversified ones

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Which word best describes the author’s attitude towards gender diversity?

A. Negative.
B. Positive.
C. Supportive.
D. Neutral.

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Which of the following statements cannot be inferred from the whole passage?

A. Gender diversity of the company is considered by investors as the first important condition for cooperation.
B. Companies will benefit from more rules that respect gender diversity.
C. The impact of diversity depends on how much the company's leadership team values it.
D. The relation between diversity and company performance is context-dependent.

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