Directions:In this section, you will hear
a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should
listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second
time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the
exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered 44 to 46 you are required
to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the
exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words.
Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you
have written.
Opinions vary widely concerning workplace romance. Some
organizations, on the assumption that romantic relationships are basically
harmful to the success of the workplace, have explicit rules (36)
such relationships. On the positive side, the work
environment seems a perfect place to meet a potential romantic partner. After
all, by (37) of the fact that you’re working in the same
office, you’re probably both interested in the same field, have similar training
and (38) , and will spend (39) time
together-all factors that (40) the development of a
successful interpersonal relationship. Similarly, office
romances can lead to greater work (41) If the relationship
is a good one and one that is (42) satisfying, the
individuals are likely to develop empathy for each other and act in ways that
are supportive, (43) , and friendly. However,
even when the relationship is a good one for the two individuals, it may not be
good for other workers. (44) . When the
romance goes bad or when it’s one-sided, there are even more disadvantages. One
obvious problem is that (45) . Other workers may feel they
have to take sides, being supportive of one partner and critical of the other.
This can easily cause friction throughout the organization. (46)
especially if the romance is between a supervisor and a worker.
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