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1、2013年英语六级阅读备考练习题及答案(18)4900字 Women who apply for jobs in middle or senior management have a higher success rate than men, according to an employment survey. But of course far fewer of them apply for these positions. The study, by recruitment (征召新成员) consultants NB Selection, shows that while one in
2、six men who appear on interview shortlist get jobs, the figure rises to one in four for women. 思想汇报 /sixianghuibao/ Reasons for higher success rates among women are difficult to isolate. One explanation suggested is that if a woman candidate manages to get on a shortlist, then she has probably alrea
3、dy proved herself to be an exceptional candidate. Dr. Marx said that when women apply for positions they tend to be better qualified than their male counterparts but are more selective and conservative in their job search. Women tend to research thoroughly before applying for positions or attending
4、interviews. Men, on the other hand, seem to rely on their ability to sell themselves and to convince employers that any shortcomings they have will not prevent them from doing a good job.Managerial and executive progress made by women is confirmed by the annual survey of boards of directors carried
5、out by Korn International. This year the survey shows a doubling of the number of women serving as non-executive directors compared with the previous year. However, progress remains painfully slow and there were still only 18 posts filled by women out of a total of 354 non-executive positions survey
6、ed. 简历大全 /html/jianli/In Europe a recent feature of corporate life in the recession has been the de-layering of management structures. Hilary Sears said that this has halted progress for women in as much as de-layering has taken place either where women are working or in layers they aspire to. Sears
7、 also noted a positive trend from the recession, which has been the growing number of women who have started up on their own. 论文代写 In business as a whole, there are a number of factors encouraging the prospect of greater equality in the workforce. Demographic trends suggest that the number of women
8、going into employment is steadily increasing. In addition a far greater number of women are now passing through higher education, making them better qualified to move into management positions. Organizations such as the European Womens Management Development Network provide a range of opportunities
9、for women to enhance their skills and contacts.However, Ariane Antal, director of the International Institute for Organization Change for Archamps in France, said that there is only anecdotal evidence of changes in recruitment patterns. And she said: Its still so hard for women to even get on to sho
10、rtlists -there are so many hurdles and barriers. She agreed that there have been some positive signs but said: Until there is a belief among employers, until they value the difference, nothing will change. 总结大全 /html/zongjie/ 47. From the passage, we can see that males applicants _ female applicants
11、 for top posts. 简历大全 /html/jianli/48. Women are more _ than men when they apply for positions or attending interviews. 简历大全 /html/jianli/ 49. What aspect of company structuring has disadvantaged women in getting management positions? 思想汇报 /sixianghuibao/ 50. According to Sears; the number of female-
12、run business is _.51. Which group of people should change their attitude to recruitment so as to have a greater equality in the workforce? 思想汇报 /sixianghuibao/ 47. exceed/are more than 论文代写48. well-prepared/better qualified 总结大全 /html/zongjie/49. De-layering. 作文 /zuowen/50. increasing/on the increas
13、e 论文代写51. The employers. /Employers. 毕业Part Reading Comprehension(Reading in Depth) 总结大全 /html/zongjie/ Section A 毕业论文47.第一段第一句说女性在应聘中、高管理职位的时候成功率比男性高。紧接着作者又补充了“But of course far fewer of them apply for these positions.”,可见应聘中、高管理职位的女性要比男性少。这也是她们成功率高的原因之一。因此,应该填写的答案是“超过”的意思,可以填“exceed”或者“are more th
14、an”。 毕业 48.第二段在分析女性管理职位申请者成功率高的时候,提及“Women tend to research thoroughly before applying for positions or attending interviews.”,可见在应聘或者面试前,女性会做充分而彻底的调研,以对公司和工作有所了解,使自己成为“exceptional candidate”,因此女性比男性准备更充分。所以我们可以概括为“well-prepared”。另外,从第二段第三句“Dr. Marx said that when women apply for positions they tend
15、 to be better qualified than their male counterparts but are more selective and conservative in their job search.”可见女性考虑周到、准备充分使自己更为合格。因此,我们电可以填写“better qualified”。49.第四段第一句说欧洲最近经济不景气,公司出现管理结构等级减少的特点。“de-layering”的意思和“layering”相反,是指公司在经济萧条的时候,精减原有的管理机构,使等级变少,人员减少。作者接着补充了“.this has halted progress for women in as much as de-layering has taken place either where women are working or in layers they aspire to.”可见管理机构的精简使女性获得管理职位的希望变小了。因此,答案为“De-layering.”。 简历大全 /html/jianli/50.根据第四段最后一句“Sears also noted a positive trend from the recession,which has been the growing number o