近畿大学の英語：長文読解問題6
長文読解問題
課題文
次の英文を読み、各問いに答えなさい。
In today’s globalized world, diversity has become an essential aspect of modern workplaces. Diversity encompasses various factors, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, and cultural background. Many companies now recognize the value of having a diverse team, as it allows them to approach problems from multiple perspectives and develop innovative solutions. Studies have shown that companies with high levels of diversity tend to perform better financially and are more adaptable to change.
However, promoting diversity is not always easy. It often requires companies to actively recruit employees from different backgrounds and create an inclusive work environment. This may include implementing policies that prevent discrimination and provide equal opportunities for all employees. Additionally, companies need to educate their employees on the benefits of diversity to help overcome biases and stereotypes that may exist.
Despite the challenges, more companies are taking steps to embrace diversity. By doing so, they not only benefit themselves but also contribute to a more inclusive society. When people from different backgrounds work together, they bring unique ideas and experiences that enrich the workplace and foster a culture of mutual respect.
質問
問1. According to the passage, what is one benefit of having a diverse team?
(A) It allows companies to ignore biases and stereotypes.
(B) It helps companies approach problems from multiple perspectives.
(C) It reduces the need for innovation in the workplace.
(D) It ensures all employees are the same age and gender.
問2. What is one challenge of promoting diversity in the workplace mentioned in the passage?
(A) It reduces a company’s financial performance.
(B) It leads to decreased adaptability to change.
(C) It requires active recruitment and inclusive policies.
(D) It eliminates the need for employee education.
問3. Which of the following statements aligns with the passage’s main idea?
(A) Diversity is unnecessary in modern workplaces.
(B) Companies should only focus on racial and gender diversity.
(C) Embracing diversity can benefit companies and society as a whole.
(D) Diversity always leads to conflicts in the workplace.
問4. What does the passage suggest about overcoming biases in the workplace?
(A) Companies should avoid hiring employees from diverse backgrounds.
(B) Employees should be educated on the benefits of diversity.
(C) Biases cannot be changed and should be ignored.
(D) Biases are only an issue in culturally homogeneous workplaces.
問5. According to the passage, what effect can diversity have on a company’s performance?
(A) It can improve financial performance.
(B) It leads to a reduction in innovative ideas.
(C) It prevents employees from working together.
(D) It eliminates the need for adaptability.
解答と解説
(B)
解説: 「allows them to approach problems from multiple perspectives」とあり、異なる視点で問題に取り組むことが多様なチームの利点とされています。
(C)
解説: 「requires companies to actively recruit...and create an inclusive work environment」とあり、多様性促進には積極的な採用と包括的な政策が必要だと述べられています。
(C)
解説: 多様性を受け入れることは、企業だけでなく社会全体にとっても利益があると述べられているため、この選択肢が最適です。
(B)
解説: 「educate their employees on the benefits of diversity」とあり、従業員に多様性の利点を教育することがバイアスを克服する手助けになると示唆されています。
(A)
解説: 「companies with high levels of diversity tend to perform better financially」とあり、多様性の高い企業は財務成績が良い傾向があると述べられています。