(A) English: Lesson 6 Reading Passage 1

11. Which choice best describes the relationship between the two passages?

• Passage 1 is concerned with describing the differences between introverts and extroverts, while Passage 2 focuses on the skills both have in common.
• Passage 1 argues for greater acceptance of introverts in the workplace, while Passage 2 states that introverted qualities are already valued over extroverted qualities.
• Passage 1 focuses on the way introverts act in their personal lives, while Passage 2 focuses on the advantages and roles of introverts in the workplace.
• Passage 1 describes the ways in which introverts have been beneficial to businesses, while Passage 2 recounts a shift in ideals in the business world.

12. Passage 1 indicates that introverted qualities

• have generally been less valued by Western businesses.
• are only more valued than extroverted qualities in specific fields.
• have been gaining acceptance by employers because of studies revealing their benefits.
• are currently in high demand by employers who seek long-term workers.

13. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

• Lines 1-4 ("While ... behaviors")
• Lines 7-10 ("It is ... strengths")
• Lines 25-28 ("the leadership ... settings")
• Lines 32-35 ("An introvert … notes")

14. The second paragraph of Passage 1 (Lines 7-17) is primarily concerned with establishing a contrast between

• more well known traits of introverts and lesser known traits of extroverts.

• the assumed superiority of extroverts and the more subtle advantages of introverts.

• how introverts seem to strangers and how introverts actually behave.

• how introverts are depocted in the media and pop culture and how introverts act in the real world.

15. As used in line 46, "get lost in" most nearly means

• become disoriented by.
• become obsessed with.
• become distracted by.
• become immersed in.

16. As used in line 49, "visible" most nearly means

• transparent.
• attractive.
• apparent.
• eye-catching.

17. According to passage 2, the traditional "ideal" (line 51) in the business world

• was more successful economically in the past.
• is less productive and successful than it seems.
• has many traits in common with successful introverts.
• is still preferred over introverts by most companies.

18. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

• Lines 47-48 ("Somewhere … emerge")
• Lines 54-55 ("the executive … sleep")
• Lines 58-59 ("it's someone … popular")
• Lines 63-64 ("more … goals")

19. The author of Passage I would most likely react to the "Googleplex" (line 38) with

• approval, because promoting introverted qualities such as thoughtfulness can contribute to success in the workplace.
• ambivalence, because the system is still inherently biased towards extroverts who are able to share their ideas freely in large groups.
• skepticism, because unrestricted time to reflect and think might cause employees to become distracted and unproductive.
• dissatisfaction, because the Googleplex is unique among companies and many corporations still value extroverted workers over introverted ones.

20. Both passages would most likely agree that success in the workplace

• can be achieved with deep contemplation.
• requires a degree of ambition.
• depends on establishing clear priorities.
• fosters a humble attitude.