TASK 1
2. The material has
been cut, and the pieces have been sewn together.
* The material has been cut, ‘ and’
the pieces have been sewn together.
Explanation: the sentence
above is correct (C) because there are two clauses. The clauses are connected
by the connector ‘and’ and there is a comma (,) after the first clause. In the
first clause, the subject of the clause is ‘the material’ and the verb is ‘has
been’. While in the second clause, the subject is ‘the pieces’ and the verb is
‘have been’.
TASK 2
Cultural diversity is when population differences are well represented
within a community. These include race, ethnicity, age, ability, language,
nationality, socioeconomic status, gender, religion, or sexual
orientation. The group is diverse if a wide variety of groups are represented.
Cultural diversity has become a hot-button issue when applied to the workplace.
Why does cultural diversity matter? It can benefit the workplace. People from
various backgrounds have different perspectives. Their contribution allows the
group to look at problems from all angles. The results are often innovative.
For diversity to bring strength, it should be valued in the corporate
philosophy. More important, it must be integrated into company practices.
It takes time and a commitment to celebrate diversity. Workers must be
willing to be open-minded and non-judgmental about the value of differences.
Without that commitment, cultural diversity can weaken a group.
Differences in interpretation of events can lead to miscommunication. If not
addressed, awkwardness and hostilities arise. Prejudices will worsen that
effect. People can jump to conclusions and misinterpret behaviors.
so we must understand each other and moving beyond simple tolerance to
embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity contained within
each individual. Diversity is the one true thing we have in common.
Celebrate it every day.
Celebrate it every day.
