Read the following passage and choose among A, B, C or D the correct answer to each of the questions.
Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees' homes and offices. For employees whose job involves sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence. If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer and transmit the material to their employers. A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are approximately 8.7 million telecommuters. But although the numbers are rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week published "The Portable Executive" as its cover story a few years ago. Why hasn't telecommuting become more popular?
Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many managers. These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large workforce scattered across the country would be too difficult, or at least systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager's responsibilities.
It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are reluctant to accept the opportunity. Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting. Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office.
Read the following passage and choose among A, B, C or D the correct answer to each of the questions.
Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees' homes and offices. For employees whose job involves sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence. If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer and transmit the material to their employers. A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are approximately 8.7 million telecommuters. But although the numbers are rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week published "The Portable Executive" as its cover story a few years ago. Why hasn't telecommuting become more popular?
Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many managers. These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large workforce scattered across the country would be too difficult, or at least systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager's responsibilities.
It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are reluctant to accept the opportunity. Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting. Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office.
With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned?
With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned?
An overview of telecommuting
The failure of telecommuting
The advantages of telecommuting
A definition of telecommuting
Đáp án: A
Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu
Với chủ đề nào sau đây, đoạn văn được quan tâm chủ yếu?
Tổng quan về telecommuting
Sự thất bại của telecommuting
Những lợi ích của việc ngắt kết nối viễn thông
Định nghĩa về việc ngắt kết nối viễn thông
Ta thấy bài đọc đưa ra
định nghĩa và những mặt lợi hại của viễn thông nên đáp án phù hợp nhất là A
How many Americans are involved in telecommuting?
How many Americans are involved in telecommuting?
More than predicted in Business Week
More than 8 million
Fewer than last year
Fewer than estimated in USA
Đáp án: B
Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu
Có bao nhiêu người Mỹ tham gia vào việc ngắt điện thoại?
A. Nhiều hơn dự đoán trong Tuần lễ kinh doanh
B. Hơn 8 triệu
C. Ít hơn năm ngoái
D. Ít hơn ước tính ở Hoa Kỳ
Thông tin: A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are approximately 8.7 million telecommuters.
Tạm dịch: Một cuộc khảo sát gần đây trên tờ USA Today ước tính rằng có khoảng 8,7 triệu người dùng viễn thông.
The phase “of no consequence” means ____.
The phase “of no consequence” means ____.
of no use
irrelevant
of no good
unimportant
Đáp án: D
Kiến thức: từ vựng ( of no consequence : tầm thường, không quan trọng)
A. of no use : không sử dụng được
B. irrelevant: không liên quan
C. of no good : không tốt, kém
D. unimportant: không quan trọng
=> of no consequence = unimportant
The word “them” in the second paragraph relent to ____.
The word “them” in the second paragraph relent to ____.
telecommuter
systems
executives
responsibilities
Đáp án: A
Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu
Thông tin: These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large workforce scattered across the country would be too difficult, or at least systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager's responsibilities.
Tạm dịch: Các giám đốc điều hành này cho rằng việc giám sát các nhân viên viễn thông trong một lực lượng lao động lớn rải rác trên khắp đất nước sẽ là quá khó khăn, hoặc ít nhất các hệ thống quản lý họ chưa được phát triển, do đó làm phức tạp trách nhiệm của người quản lý.
The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting EXCEPT ____.
The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting EXCEPT ____.
the opportunities for advancement
the different system of supervision
the lack of interaction with a group
the work place is in the home
Đáp án: B
Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu
Tác giả đề cập đến tất cả những điều sau đây là mối quan tâm của việc làm việc từ xa NGOẠI TRỪ ____.
A. cơ hội thăng tiến
B. hệ thống giám sát khác nhau
C. thiếu sự tương tác với một nhóm
D. nơi làm việc là trong nhà
Thông tin: Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting. Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office.
Tạm dịch: Hầu hết mọi người cảm thấy rằng họ cần tương tác thường xuyên với một nhóm và nhiều người lo ngại rằng họ sẽ không được cân nhắc thăng tiến như nhau nếu họ không xuất hiện nhiều hơn trong môi trường văn phòng. Một số người cảm thấy rằng ngay cả khi một không gian trong nhà của họ được dành làm khu vực làm việc, họ không bao giờ thực sự rời khỏi văn phòng.
