Chаpter 6 Relаtiоnships II (1) An invisible bаrrier keeps wоmen frоm reaching the executive suite. (2) What are the reasons for this barrier? (3) Researchers have found that women tend not to be in the “pipeline” that leads to the top—marketing, sales, and production—positions related to the corporate bottom line. (4) Instead, women are more likely to be working in human resources or public relations. (5) Some say the reason women aren’t in the “pipeline” positions is the male corporate culture. (6) Men, who dominate the executive suite, tend to stereotype potential leaders as people who look like themselves. (7) They also stereotype women as better at providing “support.” (8) Another fundamental reason for the barrier to women’s entering the executive suite is that women—even those who are in pipeline positions—lack mentors, successful executives who will take an interest in them and teach them the ropes. The relationship between sentences 3 and 4 is _____.
Chаpter 5 Relаtiоnships I 1Mаny peоple whо do sit-ups may not be getting the full benefit of the exercise because they’re doing them incorrectly. 2Here are three common sit-up errors—and what should be done instead. 3One error is allowing the stomach muscles to bulge out, rather than tucking them in. 4Doing this repeatedly can cause the muscles to stay stuck out, rather than flattening, which is the goal. 5To make sure your stomach muscles are tucked in while exercising them, try pushing your tummy into your back—that’s what it should feel like. 6Another error is not breathing while doing sit-ups. 7Many people instinctively hold their breath during physical exertion—but they don’t get the oxygen necessary to fuel an effective workout. 8The proper (and easiest) way to breathe during sit-ups is to inhale for the easy part (lowering your back) and then to exhale during the hard part (lifting yourself up). 9A third error is keeping the legs straight, which uses—and can strain—the lower-back muscles, rather than making full use of the stomach muscles. 10For safer, more effective sit-ups, keep those knees bent. The main pattern of organization of the above selection is _____.
Chаpter 6 Relаtiоnships II 1“Regulаtоrs” are the subtle signals we use tо control the give and take of conversation. 2In meetings, for example, you may lean forward, raise your index finger in midair, draw in a breath, and look directly at the speaker to signal that you want to speak next. 3If the speaker is willing to relinquish the floor, she will look at you, drop her own midair gesture, and lean back in her chair. 4If she is unwilling to relinquish the floor, she will probably raise her voice, accelerate her speech, and perhaps touch your arm to “squelch” you if you’re close enough or give you a “wait a minute” hand gesture. 5All of these signals are sent subtly and quickly, usually without premeditation. The relationship within sentence 3 is _____.