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Practice Reading: Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks ID: #41204 Diversity training
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This email is from a human resources manager to all employees about an upcoming diversity training session. Below is a text with blanks. Click on each blank, a list of choices will appear. Select the appropriate choice for each blank.
Dear  Team,    

 As  part  of  our  commitment  to  fostering  an  inclusive  workplace,  we  are  pleased  to  announce  a  comprehensive  diversity  training  session.  This  session  is  designed  to    our  understanding  of  various  cultural  and  societal  perspectives.  Scheduled  for  next  month,  the  training  will    interactive  workshops  and  discussions  led  by  experts  in  the  field.  We  strongly  believe  that  by  enhancing  our  empathy  and  ,  we  can  create  a  more  respectful  and  understanding  work  environment.  Please  ensure  your  attendance  as  this  session  is    to  our  ongoing  efforts  in  promoting  diversity  and  inclusion.  Further  details,  including  the  exact  date  and  time,  will  be    to  you  shortly.  

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Correct answer: enhance

Explanation: The word 'enhance' fits grammatically as it is a verb that indicates improvement or augmentation, aligning with the context of increasing understanding. It matches the positive sentiment of the sentence, which aims to improve cultural and societal perspectives.

Meaning: 'Enhance' means to improve or make something better, particularly in terms of understanding in this context.

Wrong options:

  • undermine: 'Undermine' means to weaken or damage, which contradicts the goal of improving understanding.
  • diminish: 'Diminish' implies a reduction, which is opposite to the intended meaning of increasing understanding.
  • ignore: 'Ignore' means to pay no attention to, which is contrary to the purpose of the training session.
Correct answer: include

Explanation: The word 'include' is appropriate as it indicates that the training will feature interactive workshops and discussions, fitting grammatically and contextually within the sentence structure.

Meaning: 'Include' means to contain or have as part of a whole, indicating that workshops and discussions will be part of the training.

Wrong options:

  • exclude: 'Exclude' means to leave out, which contradicts the intention of incorporating workshops and discussions.
  • bypass: 'Bypass' suggests avoiding or going around, which does not fit the context of actively participating in training activities.
  • neglect: 'Neglect' implies failing to care for or pay attention to, which is not suitable in the context of a training session.
Correct answer: awareness

Explanation: The word 'awareness' fits well as it is a noun that refers to knowledge or perception of a situation or fact, complementing the idea of enhancing empathy in the workplace context.

Meaning: 'Awareness' means being conscious of and informed about something, particularly in terms of cultural sensitivity in this context.

Wrong options:

  • forgetfulness: 'Forgetfulness' refers to the inability to remember, which is the opposite of what is needed for creating a respectful work environment.
  • negligence: 'Negligence' implies a failure to take proper care, which does not align with the goal of increasing understanding and respect.
  • indifference: 'Indifference' means a lack of interest or concern, which contradicts the aim of fostering empathy and understanding.
Correct answer: communicated

Explanation: The word 'communicated' is suitable as it is a verb that indicates the act of conveying information, fitting grammatically and contextually within the sentence about ongoing efforts in promoting diversity.

Meaning: 'Communicated' means to share or convey information clearly, indicating that the session is part of a broader effort.

Wrong options:

  • disguised: 'Disguised' means concealed or hidden, which contradicts the intention of making the session known and clear.
  • obscured: 'Obscured' means made unclear or difficult to see, which does not fit the context of promoting transparency in efforts.
  • hidden: 'Hidden' implies something is kept out of sight, which is contrary to the goal of making the training session known.
Correct answer: informed

Explanation: The word 'informed' is appropriate as it is a verb that means to provide information, fitting grammatically and contextually as it indicates that details will be shared with the audience.

Meaning: 'Informed' means to notify or make someone aware of something, particularly regarding the details of the training session.

Wrong options:

  • offer: 'Offer' means to present or propose, which does not fit the context of providing information about the training details.
  • excited: 'Excited' is an adjective that describes a feeling, which does not fit grammatically as a verb in this context.
  • hidden: 'Hidden' means concealed, which contradicts the intention of sharing information about the training.

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