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Question 1 - 5.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.
Cultural Diversity in the Workplace
Cultural diversity in the workplace is becoming more important as businesses expand globally. People from different cultural backgrounds bring unique perspectives, ideas, and experiences, (1) ________. A diverse team offers a range of skills, which allows companies to solve problems more creatively. (2) ________, they can learn from each other's experiences, bringing about more open-minded and adaptable individuals. This can create a more dynamic and productive work environment, improving overall team performance.
However, cultural diversity also brings challenges. (3) ________. Employees may struggle to work together effectively if they do not understand each other's cultural backgrounds. To address these challenges, companies need to foster a supportive environment that encourages respect and inclusion. Training programs that teach cultural awareness can help employees better understand their colleagues' perspectives and working methods. In addition, promoting open communication and organizing team-building activities (4) ________.
In conclusion, cultural diversity in the office provides many benefits, but it requires effort from both employers and employees to make it work effectively. By embracing cultural differences and fostering an inclusive workplace, companies can create an environment where all employees feel valued and respected. (5) ________. A diverse and inclusive office culture helps build a positive work environment and enhances overall performance, leading to long-term growth and success.
(Adapted from THINK)
led to better decision-making and innovative solutions
leading to innovative solutions and better decision-making
that can result in better decision-making and innovative solutions
to which causes better solutions and innovative decision-making
Giải thích chi tiết
✅ Đáp án: leading to innovative solutions and better decision-making
🔎 Lí do:
Xét cấu trúc câu: “People from different cultural backgrounds bring unique perspectives, ideas, and experiences, (1) ________.” → Trước chỗ trống là một mệnh đề hoàn chỉnh (S + V):
S: People
V: bring
O: unique perspectives, ideas, and experiences → Sau dấu phẩy cần một cụm V-ing để diễn tả kết quả/hệ quả (rút gọn mệnh đề): …, V-ing … (= và điều này dẫn đến…).
Nghĩa ngữ cảnh: “mang lại góc nhìn/ý tưởng/kinh nghiệm” → dẫn đến các kết quả tích cực như “giải pháp sáng tạo” và “ra quyết định tốt hơn”.
🚨 Những đáp án còn lại thì sao? ❌ led to better decision-making and innovative solutions: sai vì led (quá khứ) không phù hợp với thì hiện tại của câu (bring). ❌ that can result in better decision-making and innovative solutions: sai vì “, that …” tạo mệnh đề quan hệ nhưng phía trước không có danh từ cụ thể làm antecedent rõ ràng (cấu trúc tự nhiên nhất ở đây là “, leading to …” để chỉ hệ quả của cả mệnh đề). ❌ to which causes better solutions and innovative decision-making: sai ngữ pháp vì to which causes không đúng cấu trúc (không thể dùng “which” rồi lại chia động từ “causes” như vậy), và diễn đạt cũng không tự nhiên.