Reading Comprehension: Gender and Success
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The relationship between gender and success is an interesting topic. In business, for example, men are more likely to hold top leadership positions than women. According to a new study, only about six percent of CEOs at Fortune 500 companies are women. However, some countries are making progress. In Norway, for instance, almost half of board members in large companies are women thanks to a law requiring gender quotas. In education, girls often outperform boys in academic achievements in many countries. According to UNESCO, women make up nearly sixty percent of university graduates globally. Despite this, women still earn less than men in most industries. In the European Union, women's average hourly earnings were thirteen percent lower than men's last year. This difference is known as the gender pay gap. The gap is influenced by various factors, including career breaks for childcare and a higher concentration of women in lower-paying sectors. Sports is another field where gender can influence success. Men's sports often receive more funding, media coverage, and sponsorship than women's sports. Some progress is being made, however. For example, the US women's soccer team won a historic equal pay agreement in 2022, ensuring they will receive the same pay as the men's team for international matches.
35. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the relationship between gender and success?
A) Gender inequality in leadership roles is no longer a significant issue in Europe.
B) There is some progress towards equality, yet significant gaps remain in pay.
C) It is an interesting topic that has been studied extensively in the European Union.
D) Men experience more serious challenges when it comes to achieving success.
E) It used to vary across different fields especially in certain regions of the world.
36. Which of the following conclusions could be drawn from the passage?
A) Men hold more top leadership positions than women because of their skills.
B) There are still gaps in how success is measured for new and old employees.
C) Education alone proves inadequate in ending the gender pay gap.
D) Almost half of all board members in developed countries are women.
E) Boys are likely to be more successful than girls in academic settings.
37. What is the primary purpose of the author?
A) To compare women's current status in business life today and their situation in the past
B) To suggest a solution to the current inequality in terms of gender roles in society
C) To depict the pain and suffering that women have to endure in the realm of sports
D) To promote gender equality by presenting a picture of the current situation
E) To discuss ways to overcome the obstacles that women have to overcome in various fields
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Reading Comprehension
Topic: Gender and Success
Question thirty-five asks which statement is true regarding the relationship between gender and success according to the text.
Question 35
Which is true about the relationship between gender and success?
A) Leadership inequality is no longer an issue.
B) Some progress made, but significant pay gaps remain.
C) It is only an interesting topic in the EU.
D) Men face more serious challenges.
E) It used to vary across fields.
The passage confirms that in Norway, there is progress in board memberships, and the US women's soccer team achieved equal pay. However, it also explicitly states that women still earn less than men in most industries and mentions a thirteen percent pay gap in the European Union.
This aligns perfectly with option B. There is evidence of progress, but the gender pay gap remains a major issue.
Now, let's look at question thirty-six. Which conclusion could be drawn from the passage?
Question 36
Which conclusion could be drawn?
A) Men hold more top positions because of their skills.
B) Success is measured for new and old employees.
C) Education alone is inadequate in ending the pay gap.
D) Almost half of all board members globally are women.
E) Boys are more successful in academic settings.
The text states that girls often outperform boys in academic achievements and make up nearly sixty percent of graduates globally. Yet, these same women earn less in the workforce.
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