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第5問 次の英文を読んで、(質問) 1~5に対する答えを、 それぞれ①~④ の中から1つ
ずつ選び、その番号を解答用紙の解答欄に記入しなさい。
Today people talk a lot about gender equality. In a perfect world, women and men would be
treated equally. Unfortunately, that's not true, even in highly developed countries!
稼ぐ
Let's focus on the workplace ( A ) women often do not get equal treatment. They earn
(¹)( ) than men,
even when they do the same job They are promoted (1) ) often than men.
That's (B) there are still fewer women in top positions.
C
There is also the problem of maternity leave and job security. Many American women are not
paid during maternity leave. Their job is protected only for 12 weeks after childbirth. If they take
more time off, they may be out of a job!
Clearly this situation is unfair. What can we do to achieve gender equality?
昇進
First of all, (2)(1. the way 2. behave 3. change 4. at work 5. should 6. men 7. they).
They must learn to listen to (C) women say and be willing to work with them. Promotions
should be based on (3)( Furthermore, men need to use the same style of communication when
they speak to both female and male staff.
Second, women have to change their behavior in the workplace.
express their opinions. They should remember that it's OK to disagree.
they have to act like leaders---strong, positive and polite.
Third, companies should have plans that promote gender equality such as paid maternity leave,
flexible working schedules and working from home. Gender awareness programs are also helpful.
Gender equality in the workplace is not an impossible dream, but it will take time, energy and
understanding to reach this goal.
【】 gender equality
maternity leave
childbirth
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equal treatment 「平等な待遇」 promote 「昇進させる」
job security 「雇用保障、 仕事の保証」
(質問)
1. 空欄 (1) に入れるのに最も適切なものを①~④より選び、その番号を解答欄に記入し
なさい｡
2 least
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gender awareness programs 「性別に関する啓発活動」
(
2. (2) の下線部について、 「男性は職場でのふるまい方を変えるべきです」 という意味に
なるように(
)内の語句を並べかえるとき、最も適切な組み合わせを①~④の中から
選び、その番号を解答欄に記入しなさい｡
They must not be afraid to
If women want to be leaders,
(3) more
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