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Look out of the window of your workplace.
Is the view pleasing? Can you see trees and grassy areas, or rubbish bins? Do
you enjoy leaving the building at lunchtime or would you rather stay in your
office?
Indoor work environments (in
particular factors like light, noise and temperature) have an effect on working
quality. Attractive offices, with common areas and relaxing activities, will
appeal to businesses and workers. If a positive office indoor environment
helps, it makes sense that a nice outdoor one should do the job, too.
Those who work in a big city
are complaining about crowded conditions, surrounded by busy roads. But there
are exceptions. Chiswick Park in west London is the kind of area that local
people like to frequent on their days off. It has its own waterfall and lake,
where ducks have settled, and there are tree-shaded lawns where one can picnic
on sunny summer days. The actively minded can head for a special area to play
basketball or football. The autumn brings firework shows and when the weather
is good, the site holds food fairs, concerts or other events.
During the week, however, 9,000
people flood into the park's 12 office buildings. They are home to 73
businesses, including big companies like Paramount and Sony.
Anyone who has visited the main
office of a tech company will be surprised to find comfortable chairs, pool
tables and even guitars or bikes for hire, like those in a big hotel. The worry
about such services is that they aim to keep employees in the office for as
long as possible. If you can eat, go to the gym and even get your dry cleaning
done at work, why go home?
The danger, as with many
aspects of the future economy, is of another class divide. In addition to fat
pay checks, well-decorated offices with top-class services located in
attractive parks for the fortunate few who program for big tech groups or run
large companies; dissatisfying jobs in "satisfying centers" and busy
roads outside for the rest. On the bright side, office workers in the latter
will at least still have a reason to head home.
(1)
Why does the writer raise those questions in paragraph 1?
A . To encourage readers to find answers all by themselves.
B . To point out the trouble in improving working conditions.
C . To attract readers' attention to the topic of the article.
D . To remind readers to share their comfortable offices.
(2)
What is special about Chriswick Park?
A . It is regarded as local people's favorite park.
B . Indoor events and ball games can be held here.
C . Its unique natural beauty is beyond compare.
D . Employees enjoy a pleasing environment here.
(3)
What is the problem with the satisfying offices?
A . Employees are eager to give up family life for work.
B . Employees feel superior to those in regular offices.
C . Employees get cheated into working with less salary.
D . Employees experience differences in social positions.
(4)
What can be a suitable title for the text?
A . An office with a view
B . An unusual business park
C . A call for office services
D . A new style in decoration
答案: C
D
D
A