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1、ENGLISH DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM OF CISISUMODEL TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS （1）-GRADE EIGHT-PART II READING COMPREHENSION45 MINSECTION A MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONSIn this section there are four passages followed by fourteen multiple choice questions. For each multiple choice question, there are four suggest
2、ed answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer and mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PASSAGE ONEFrom the Chrysler Corporation to the Central Intelligence Agency, cultural diversity programs are flourishing in American organizations today. Firms can no longer sa
3、fely assume that every employee walking in the door has similar beliefs or expectations. Whereas North American white males may believe in challenging authority, Asians tend to respect and defer to it. In Hispanic cultures, people often bring music, food, and family members to work, a custom that U.
4、S. businesses have traditionally not allowed. A job applicant who wont make eye contact during an interview may be rejected for being unapproachable, when according to her culture, she was just being polite.As a larger number of women, minorities, and immigrants enter the U.S. work force, the workpl
5、ace is growing more diverse. It is estimated that by 2008 women will make up about 48 percent of the U.S. work force, and African Americans and Hispanics will each account for about 11 percent; by the year 2050, minorities will make up over 50 percent of the American population.Cultural diversity re
6、fers to the differences among people in a work force due to race, ethnicity, and gender. Increasing cultural diversity is forcing managers to learn to supervise and motivate people with a broader range of values systems. According to a recent survey by the American Management Association, half of al
7、l U.S. employers have established some kind of formal initiative to promote and manage cultural diversity. Although demographics isnt the only reason for the growth of these programs, it is a compelling one. An increasing number of organizations have come to believe that diversity, like quality and
8、customer service, is a competitive edge. A more diverse work force provides a wider range of ideas and perspectives and fosters creativity and innovation. Avenues for encouraging diversity include recruiting at historically black colleges and universities, training and development, mentoring, and re
9、vamped promotion review policies. To get out the message about their commitment to diversity, many organizations establish diversity councils made up of employees, managers and executives.Although many Fortune 500 companies are making diversity part of their strategic planning process, some programs
10、 stand out from the crowd.At Texas Instruments, strategies for enhancing diversity include an aggressive recruiting plan, diversity training, mentoring, and an incentive compensation program that rewards managers for fostering diversity. Each business unit has a diversity manager who implements thes
11、e strategies and works closely with the companys Diversity Network. The network provides a forum of employees to share ideas, solicit support, and build coalitions.Convinced that strengthening diversity is a business imperative, Du Pont has established several programs to achieve that goal. In addit
12、ion to training workshops and mentoring, Du Pont has established over 100 multicultural networks through which employees share work and life experiences and strive to help women and minorities reach higher levels of leadership and responsibility within the organization. Over half of Du Ponts new hir
13、es for professional and managerial positions are minorities and women.Disney Worlds director of diversity wants theme park guests to see themselves reflected in the diversity of Disneys employees. Working to attract diverse employees, Disney hopes to convince them that the organization understands,
14、respects, and values who they are. By holding a variety of diversity celebrations every yearincluding Dr. Martin Luther Kings Birthday, Asian-Pacific Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Disability Awareness Month, and Native American Heritage MonthDisney opens the door to this kind of understan
15、ding.What do we learn from strong, successful diversity program such as these, as well as similar programs at Microsoft, Xerox, Procter & Gamble and Digital Equipment Corporation? First, they can go a long way toward eliminating prejudice in the workplace and removing barriers to advancement. Second
16、, to be more than just the latest corporate buzzword, diversity programs require commitment from the top and a culture that supports an inclusive environment.1.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as cultural diversity in the passage?A. Asian people tend to show submissiveness to their seniors. B. Spanish-speaking people enjoy gathering with their family members. C. African people try to avoid eye contact to show their respect. D.
