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"Come in, Kim. Have a seat, please." Said Bill Williams, the manager. This was Kim's first experience with
an assessment. After only six months he was due for a raise if this assessment was satisfactory.
"Kim." Began Bill Williams."I am very pleased with the quality of your work. I have nothing but praise for
your devotion and your hard work. My only concern is that you are not active enough in putting forward your
suggestions."
"But," replied Kim."I have always completed every assignment you have given me. Mr. Williams."
"I know that, Kim. And please, call me Bill. But what I expect is for you to think independently and
introduce new ideas. I need more input from you-more feedback on how things are going. I don't need a"yes
man". You never tell me what you think. You just smile as though everything is fine."
"But," said Kim. "I feel that since you are my superior, it would be presumptuous of me to tell you what to
do."
"I'm not asking you to tell me what to do, but what you think we could do. To make suggestions. I
employed you because I respect your experience in this field, but you are not communicating your thoughts to
me."
"Yes, I see. I'm not accustomed to this, but I will try to do as you say. Bill."
"Good, then, I expect to hear more from you at staff meetings or at any other time you want to discuss an
idea with me." "Yes, of course. Thank you, Mr. Will… Bill." 。
1. Kim is the sort of employee who ______.
A. does not speak out his own ideas.
B. is not devoted to the job.
C. laughs too much over work.
D. can not finish his work on time.
2. The word "presumptuous" in the middle of the passage is closest in meaning to"______.".
A. full of respect
B. too confident and rude.
C. lacking in experience
D. too shy and quiet
3. From this passage we can learn that ______.
A. Kim has been invited to take charge of the staff meetings
B. the manager appreciates those who just do what he tells them to do
C. the manager is pleased with Kim's hard work and his suggestions
D. Kim is likely to have a higher salary if he can pass the assessment
