Question

It's difficult not to become involved in gossip at work. After all, people like gossip and interesting bits of information: you only have to look at the number of celebrity-focused publications to realize that we have a huge appetite for discussing other people's lives. At work, however, this type of interaction is harmful and costly. It wastes time, damages reputations, promotes divisiveness(分歧), creates anxiety.

Rumors often grow because people like to be "in the know." Knowledge is power, and that's why the people with the least amount of power in an organization can often be the ones to start and spread rumors. It can make them feel important if they're seen to know things that others don't.

This knowledge is at the center of why and how rumors start and spread. Insufficient（不足） knowledge or incomplete information are often to blame. Consider these examples:

◆People don't know why a colleague was fired, so they make up a reason based on some limited knowledge or insignificant fact. "I saw John override（推翻） the cash register the other day without a supervisor present. Maybe he stole some money and that's why he went."

◆People see a pattern of behavior between two individuals and they add their own explanation. "Joseph and Samantha spend a lot of time together after hours ‘catching up on paperwork.' And just yesterday, they were sitting awfully close to each other in the meeting. I bet paperwork isn't all that's getting done after work!"

These rumors are typical of the things you'll face at work, and they spread because of a lack of accurate information. So, the best way to fight rumors is with good communication. When you communicate well, your team knows what's happening, and they trust that you'll keep them informed. Good communication within your team also means that you will become aware of any rumors that are starting, and you'll be able to address them quickly and effectively.

1.The huge number of celebrity-focused publications reveals that_______.

A. celebrities depend on publications to achieve fame

B. people like discussing other people’s lives

C. the publishing industry is booming

D. celebrities are rather disturbed by rumors.

2.Who is most likely to spread rumors at work?

A. The ones who have a large circle of friends

B. The ones who have quick access to information.

C. The ones who have good knowledge.

D. The ones with the least amount of power.

3.The passage is developed mainly___________.

A. by using time order. B. by making comparisons

C. by giving figures D. by giving examples

4.What is the relationship between Joseph and Samantha in the eyes of the people spreading rumors?

A. They are lovers. B. They are work partners.

C. They are rivals. D. They are old friends.

5. What is mainly discussed in the last paragraph?

A. How to fight rumors.

B. Why rumors start.

C. How to communicate with colleagues.

D. Why knowledge matters.

 

Answer 1

1.B

2.D

3.D

4.A

5.A

【解析】

试题分析：谣言是我们生活工作中最大的敌人和障碍，这使得我们之间的合作和相互信任越来越困难。那么我们该如何跨越这道障碍呢？

1.

2.

3.文章结构题。文章讲了散布谣言的例子，并以此为例子进行了后面的讨论。所以选D。

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5.段落大意题。文章最后一段告诉我们应该如何应对谣言。所以选A。

考点：科普类阅读。