4. You need to make the schedule a bit more flexible and create some ______ for delays.

leeway      punctuality      leave      gaps

5. Martin downs tools at 6pm ______. He needs to catch a train at 6.12pm.

on his nose      sharply      sharp      on the grindstone

答案 1. 阅读课文并回答问题。

1. Why does Pivotal Software begin at 9.06am sharp? 

CEO Rob Mee believes that starting at this precise time helps employees be more efficient. Firstly, it ensures workers begin work at a good time, not too late in the morning. By choosing an unusual time the requirement seems fun rather than strict.

2. What happens at 9.06am?

At 9.06am a bell is rung and employees gather for a brief meeting, before starting work.

3. Why is Rob Mee concerned about employees missing breakfast?

Rob Mee is concerned that if workers don’t eat breakfast, they’ll have an early lunch and then have to face a very long afternoon of work.

4.Which word means ‘normal’, ‘usual’?

Conventional

5. True or false: American tech companies often have unusual benefits for employees.

True. Google has nap pods and meditation classes, while Netflix offers a year’s paid parental leave.

2. 请你在不参考课文的情况下完成下列练习。选择一个意思合适的单词填入句子的空格处 。

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