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Workplace Diversity, Equity & InclusionL07
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Use of English

Transformation, word formation and precision work in Cambridge C1 style.

50 minC1c1use_of_englishworkplace-diversity-equity-inclusiondiversityinclusionequityworkplace

Lesson objectives

  • Improve grammatical precision and collocational control.
  • Practise exam-style transformations and word formation systematically.
  • Connect structure and lexis back to the unit theme of workplace diversity, equity & inclusion.

Part 1 — Word formation

Instructions: Read the text below. Use the word in CAPITALS at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. For C1 Advanced, pay close attention to prefixes, suffixes, and noun/adpective/adverb transformations.

The modern corporate landscape is undergoing a profound shift towards greater inclusivity. For many years, recruitment processes were often criticised for their ___1. However, companies are now realising that diversity is not just a moral imperative but an ___2. A workforce that reflects various backgrounds can lead to more ___3. solutions and better decision-making.

Despite these efforts, some employees still feel that certain groups face ___4. in career progression due to unconscious bias. To combat this, many organisations have implemented ___5. policies to ensure that everyone has an equal chance to succeed. It is also vital to foster an environment where ___6. is encouraged, allowing individuals to bring their authentic selves to work.

Ultimately, the ___7. of these initiatives depends on the commitment of senior leadership. Without a genuine cultural shift, diversity efforts risk being seen as mere ___8. rather than meaningful change.

  1. PARTIALITY
  2. ADVANTAGEOUS
  3. INNOVATE
  4. DISCRIMINATE
  5. EQUITABLE
  6. DIVERSE
  7. EFFECTIVE
  8. APPEAR

Part 2 — Key word transformations

Instructions: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given. 1. I regret that we didn't hire more diverse candidates last year. | WISH → I ____ more diverse candidates last year. 2. It is high time the company addressed the gender pay gap. | TIME → It ___ the gender pay gap. 3. I would prefer it if you didn't interrupt people during meetings. | RATHER → I __ you didn't interrupt people during meetings. 4. It's a shame that the management hasn't implemented the new inclusion policy yet. | ONLY → If __ implemented the new inclusion policy yet. 5. I want the CEO to take more responsibility for our DEI goals. | WOULD → I __ more responsibility for our DEI goals. 6. It's unfortunate that we don't have a more multicultural team. | WISH → I _____ a more multicultural team.

Answer key

  1. partiality
  2. advantage
  3. innovative
  4. discrimination
  5. equity
  6. diversity
  7. effectiveness
  8. appearances
  9. wish we had hired
  10. is high time the company addressed
  11. would rather
  12. only the management had
  13. would that the CEO took
  14. wish we had