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Diabetes is one of the most (26) ________ childhood chronic illnesses in the USA. Every year, approximately 13,000 new cases are diagnosed in children under the age of 18, according to the CDC. (27) _________ the condition being fairly commonplace, many educators are not entirely sure how to assist students with diabetes. This may result in unnecessary stress for both the teacher and the student. Thankfully, you do not have to have a medical degree in order to accommodate students with diabetes. In fact, by following (28) _____ basic guidelines, an educator will be able to be of great assistance to a student living with a diabetes diagnosis.
In order to best assist students with diabetes, it is of vital importance that an educator carries as much knowledge as possible about the condition. Apart from knowing what diabetes is and how it develops, it is also essential to understand what impact it can have on the student’s everyday life. Some students may also be living with diabetic neuropathy, (29) ________ can cause considerable pain. Neuropathy can manifest itself in many ways, including (30) ________ and pain in the legs and feet, and damage to the digestive system, heart, blood vessels, and urinary tract.
Question 26: A. extraordinary B. prevalent C. uncommon D. rare
Question 27: A. Despite B. Because C. Moreover D. While
Question 28: A. much B. a few C. another D. every
Question 29: A. that B. what C. which D. when
Question 30: A. numbness B. fracture C. appendicitis D. strain
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Contrary to the perception that small talk is (inconsequential), researchers have found that chit-chat actually has many profound benefits. “As we broke down daily interaction, we realized our most meaningful interactions are not when we’re talking about actual work. It’s when we’re greeting administrative staff, or the friendly gabbing before a meeting,” said Jessica R. Methot of Rutgers University and University of Exeter.
To measure the impact of small talk on employee well-being, the researchers surveyed 151 full-time employees working at traditional 9 to 5 jobs outside the home. After controlling for participants’ baseline engagement for small talk, the researchers queried about levels of small talk throughout the day, and asked respondents to rate their emotions, work productivity, and overall engagement.
“It didn’t matter if you were an introvert whose average amount of small talk was lower than what it is for an extrovert, small talk enhanced employees’ daily positive social emotions and contributed to employees feeling connected,” Methot said. Methot was quick to explain what small talk is not. It is not long-winded ranting about an ineffective supervisor. It is not a sensitive discussion about someone’s personal life. “It is surface level. It is ‘Weather looks great this weekend, any plans?’ Surface level is what gives it its benefits.”
Because small talk builds trust and connections, (it) also can lead to creative ideas and foster inclusiveness. “Culturally, there are differences in the content and cadence of small talk, which can create a barrier for new employees to engage with colleagues. In this age of greater awareness about diversity and inclusion, small talk can be an asset to a company. It can be a road to more inclusion by helping socialize and embed employees into the organizational culture.” Methot said.
Question 31: Which could be the best title of the passage?
A. Office chit-chat. B. Sober socialising.
C. Workplace guide. D. Gossip-mongers.
Question 32: The word “inconsequential” in paragraph 1 mostly means _______.
A. infinitesimal B. intangible C. insignificant D. irrelevant
Question 33: Which benefit of small talk in the workplace is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Small talk boosts employees’ ability to multitask.
B. Small talk contributes to employees’ positive emotions.
C. Small talk inspires new thoughts and ideas.
D. Small talk fosters good workplace citizenship.
Question 34: Which of the following sentences is NOT an example of small talk?
A. “Can you believe all of this rain we've been having?”
B. “It looks like Steve is getting the promotion I wanted.”
C. “Did you hear about that fire on Fourth Street?”
D. “You look like you could really use a cup of coffee.”
Question 35: The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to _____.
A. trust B. connection C. talk D. idea
Chọn từ có phát âm khác:
Question 1: A. crook(ed) B. book(ed) C. talk(ed) D. walk(ed)
Question 2: A. ma(ch)ine B. stoma(ch) C. (ch)ampagne D. para(ch)ute
