商务英语综合教程UnitBusinessethics课后答案

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Extensive Reading

Corporate Philanthropy Responds to Disasters

Exercises

I.Speed Reading Comprehension

Read the text for FIVE minutes, and find the best answer to each of the following questions.

1. According to the 2nd paragraph, why some companies faced internal criticism?

A. These companies have donated too much money to the communities, regardless

of their

own capacity.

B. These companies ignored the needs of their own employees who were affected

by the

disasters.

C. The philanthropic programs of these companies were too cheap.

D. Corporate had to go back to boards for additional donation resources.

2. Why is it that some companies are suggested donating cash instead of products

when disasters take place?

A. Products are often hard to transport and warehouse.

B. Using cash in the locality helps rebuild the economy.

C. Product may not fit the needs of the beset community.

D. All of above.

3. Which of the following statement is NOT true with Pitney Bowes Inc.?

A. It has operated a fund that helps employees out of personal tragedies.

B. Its Employee Involvement Fund can reflect employees’ interest and support.

C. It has started splitting some of its corporate giving between immediate and

long-term assistance in the consideration of the complicated nature of

identifying appropriate disaster aid.

D. Medical and funeral expenses will not be the focus of its fund.

4. According to the text, which of the following company’s foundation is NOT long-term

-focused?

A. Baxter International

B. Mitsubishi

C. General Electric Co.

D. Pitney Bowes Inc.

5. The software module of MicroEdge Inc. helps the company’s community foundation

the best in terms of _______.

A. free-of-charge service

B. online service

C. accounting

D. disaster relief

II.Vocabulary

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words from the text. The initial letter of each word has been supplied for you.

1. It’s wise to use just as much caution when making your charitable giving

decisions as you do when making other decisions affecting your life.

2. With soil that has had its biological components destroyed, the first step toward

restoration is to stop adding any more chemical fertilizers.

3. The global obesity pandemic combined with society's anti-fat bias is more

damaging to women than to men, an expert has warned at an international conference.

4. Turkey’s two major cities are grappling with water shortages after record-low

snow and rain falls in the winter and searing summer temperatures.

5. The importers who do not intend clearing the imported goods for "home

consumption" straightaway may choose to warehouse the goods.

6. The Foundation is a public charity that works with individuals, families,

businesses and foundations, serving their philanthropic needs as well as initiating giving programs.

7. As the little copyist proceeded with her work, she sent every now and then a

responsive glance toward her admirer.

8. Beset by rumors, and four months from a primary election, the Mayor yesterday

for the first time gave his account of a 2007 incident in which he argued with

a police officer.

9. Like so many others around the world, we are following the devastation caused

by the earthquake and tsunami that has hit many parts of Southeastern Asia.

10. Some coincidences are small, and seemingly inconsequential, but others have the

potential to change lives.

A Question of Ethics

Exercises