Work Environment

1. Work Environment Satisfying employees’ needs is not trivial concern. Office design influences the attitudes and actions of employees in ways that have important financial consequences for the organization. Is your office design dull and awkward? Do thoughts of going into work diminish your entre- preneurial spirit ? It may be time to consider the relationship between your office design and your productivity . A few simple ideas can go far in boost-ing your business’s efficiency. Contents

2. Unit 7 01 Lead-in 02 Text A 03 Text B 04 Practical Writing

3. Listening 1 Voca Unit7 Spot Disc Lead-in Script Listen to the conversation and answer the questions. 1. What is the news about Jack? A. He was away on vacation. B. He got a new job recently. C. He has been working on the design of a new office. D. He has been busy with his studies at school. 2. Which of the following is NOT a reason why Jack chose The New Era Company? A. It is a big company with many employees. B. Its human resources management is excellent. C. It is near his house. D. Its work environment is comfortable and attractive. ____ √ ____ √

4. Listening 1 Unit7 Spot Disc Voca Script 3. The company tries to create a work environment. A. nice-looking B. satisfying C. relaxing D. restricting 4. What color does the company use in its workplace? A. Grey and white. B. Dark blue. C. Grey and orange. D. Green and orange. ____ √ ____ √

5. Listening 2 Unit7 Spot Disc Voca Script 5. What is the main purpose of a separate area in the office? A. For a drink. B. For business conferences. C. To give the employees a place for exercise. D. For small-group discussions. 6. What kind of music is played sometimes? A. Classical or pop music. B. Classical or light music. C. R&B or light music. D. Jazz or light music. ____ √ ____ √

6. Spot Disc Lisn Voca Tape Script Woman: Hi, Jack. How are you? It’s been ages since we met last time. Man: Hi, Linda. I am fine, just got a new job at The New Era Company. Woman: Oh, that’s great. How long have you been working there? Man: For about one month. Woman: How do you like it? Man: I like it very much. People are very friendly and helpful in the office. It is a big company with over 200 employees, and it enjoys an excellent reputat- ion for its human resources management.

7. Spot Disc Lisn Voca Tape Script Woman: That sounds good. Was this the reason that you chose it? Man: Yup, that was one of the reasons. In addition, I was attracted by the design of its work environ- ment as well. Woman: Oh, why? Man: The company has done much to help create a relaxing work environment. For example, many offices are normally decorated with simply the color grey, white or dark blue, but the company introduces different colors in the work space like green and orange, and that works — it gives the place a fresh look.

8. Spot Disc Lisn Voca Tape Script Woman: Umm, that sounds interesting. Man: The layout of the desks is well-organized. There is a separate area for small-group discussions, so people can talk more freely without disturbing each other. There are also some nice pictures on the wall and some plants in the office. What’s more, they even play some classical or light music sometimes. Woman: Ah, that’s quite unique. Now I understand much better why you like it so much. Work environment is indeed very important. Good luck with your job there Man: Thank you.

9. Spot Dictation 2 Unit7 Disc Lisn Voca Listen to the conversation again and complete the following sentences. 1. People are very and in the office. It is a big company with over 200 , and it enjoys a(n) reputation for its human resources management. 2. For example, many offices are decorated simply with the color grey, white or dark blue, but the company _______ different colors in the , like green and orange. 3. There are also some nice on the wall and some plants in the office. , they even play some classic or light sometimes. _______ ______ helpful friendly _________ employees _______ excellent _______ normally _________ __________ introduces work space _______ pictures __________ What’s more _____ music • friendly, helpful, employees, excellent • normally, introduces, work space • pictures, What’s more, music

10. Vocabulary 3 Lisn Unit7 Disc Spot Choose the best meaning for each underlined word accordi- ng to what you have heard. 1. In addition, I was attracted by the design of its work envir- onment as well. A. Besides B. Except C. Except for D. However 2. ...but the company introduces different colors in the work- place, like green and orange, and that works — it gives the place a fresh look. A. beautiful B. interesting C. new D. funny ____ √ ____ √

11. Vocabulary 3 Lisn Unit7 Disc Spot 3. The layout of the desks is well-organized. A. place B. arrangement C. floor D. layer 4. Ah, that’s quite unique. A. interesting B. great C. usual D. unusual 5. Work environment is indeed very important. A. actually B. usually C. really D. finally ____ √ ____ √ ____ √

12. Discussion 4 Spot Lisn Unit7 Voca Discuss with your partner about your ideal work environment with the help of the following questions. 1. Do you want to work in a downtown area or a suburb? Why? 2. Would you like to work indoors or outdoors? Why? 3. Have you ever been to an indoor office that you really like? What do you like about it? 4. If you were to design an office as you like, what would you do to make it your ideal office?

13. New Words and Expressions Summary Unit7 Reading Structure Text A Grammar Focus Text A Comprehension Speaking Practice Vocabulary Translation

14. Text A Unit7 Text A New Words and Expressions: enhance v. 提高，改进，增强 regard v. 认为 factor n. 因素 professionally ad. 内行地; 专业地 tie v. 捆绑；联系 commission v. 委托进行 retain v. 保留；留住 reveal v. 揭示 influence v. 影响 attract v. 吸引 meaningful a. 有意义的 competitive a. 竞争的; 有竞争性的 mural n. 壁画; 壁饰

15. Text A Unit7 Text A New Words and Expressions: dependable a. 可靠的 therefore ad. 因此 install v. 安装 graphics n. 图画，图片 scenery n. 风景 inspire v. 使产生(某种感情或反应) reflect v. 反映 serenity n. 宁静 oriental a. 东方的 sunset n. 日落 bloom n. 花，开花 addition n. 增加物；增加，添加 lighthouse n. 灯塔 cove n. 小海湾

16. Reading 1 Text A Unit7 Read the passage about work environment and answer the following questions. 1. What makes employees professionally satisfied besides salaries? 2. Were employees satisfied with their workplaces according to the study conducted by the American Society of Interior Designers? 3. What should employers do to attract valuable employees? 4. Why is there a strong relationship between motivation and productivity? 5. What do the Environment Graphics’ wallmurals reflect?

17. Text A Unit7 Enhancing Work Environment Improves Employees’ Motivation Tran 1 It is not surprising that employees regard salaries as the num- ber one factor that makes them professionally these days. What is surprising is that the comfort and nice appearance of their physical workplaces almost ties with benefits in the second place. With an increasing number of people spending more time in their workplaces, the work environment has become increasingly important. satisfied satisfy vt. ①to give sb what he/she wants or needs ▲What we have done so far still can not satisfy his requirement. ▲I had to explain the reasons to satisfy his curiosity. ②to give sb information satisfy sb of sth ▲I was unable to satisfy them of the truth of my story. ▲He failed to satisfy the police of what he said. 改善工作环境可提高雇员的积极性 如今,当雇员们谈及如何评价对工作的满意度时,他们会把工资报酬当作考虑的第一因素,对此人们并不感到奇怪｡但令人意外的是,他们将工作环境的舒适度及美观度看作和排在第二位的津贴几乎同等重要｡随着越来越多的人们花更多的时间在办公场所,工作环境的重要性也愈发突出｡

18. commiss- -ioned Text A Unit7 Enhancing Work Environment Improves Employees’ Motivation Tran 2 Last year, the American Society of Interior Designers a nationwide study called “Recruiting and Qualified Employees — By Design”, it that: • Employees who were pleased with their physical workplaces were 31 percent more likely to say they were satisfied with their jobs. • The physical workplaces would impact 41 percent of employees and job seekers to accept a position. Retaining revealed revealvt. ①to make known to the public information that was meant to be kept as a secret ▲I promise not to reveal his secret. ▲The phone call revealed their plan. ②to make clear and visible ▲These words fully revealed her noble quality. ▲The open door revealed an untidy sitting room. retainvt. ①to allow to remain in a place or position ▲The villagers retained the well till 1976 before the earthquake. ②to keep in one’s mind ▲She retains a clear memory of the performance. ▲Her memory retains everything she reads. commission ①vt. to give a task or a piece of work to sb to do ▲He commissioned a statue of his wife. ②n. a task or a piece of work given to sb to do ▲The company has received many commissions to design public buildings. ③n. a group of people officially set up to make an inquiry or write a report ▲A commission has been set up to investigate the truth. • 1999年,美国室内设计协会在全国范围内委托进行了一项名为“通过设计招募与保留合格员工”的调查｡该调查显示: • 对工作环境满意的员工对工作表示满意的几率比其他人群高出31%; • 办公场所的环境可以影响41%的雇员和求职者决定是否接受一份 　 工作；　　　

19. Text A Unit7 Enhancing Work Environment Improves Employees’ Motivation Tran • The quality of their physical workplaces would influence 51 percent to leave a company. • More surprisingly, 73 percent were not satisfied with the physical workplaces at their current jobs. 3 In order to attract those valuable employees or app- licants,it is necessary for employers to make small,yet meaningful adjustments to their work environments. potential potential ①a. possible ▲The chaos in this area these days can be a potential source of conflicts. ②a. in existence and capable of being developed or used ▲Education develops potential abilities. ③n. possibility of being developed or used ④n. capacity that can be developed ▲He hasn’t realized his full potential yet. • 办公场所的环境质量会影响51%的雇员决定是否离开一间公司; • 更令人吃惊的是,73%的雇员对其目前办公场所的环境表示不满意｡ • 为了留住那些有价值的员工或吸引那些有潜力的求职者,雇主们有必要对办公环境做一些细小但又有意义的改动｡

20. Text A Unit7 Enhancing Work Environment Improves Employees’ Motivation Tran “In this competitive marketplace, it is increasingly more important to the appearance of the workplace,” explains Todd lm- holte, president of Environmental Graphics, a company that prod- uces wall murals for home and office. “Studies have shown that employers who care about their employees and their work enviro- nment have more motivated and productive employees,” said Imholte. focus on focus on ①to concentrate (one’s attention, etc) on sth ▲Please focus your minds on the following questions. ▲We must focus on increasing our profits. ▲I am too tired to focus on anything today. ②to adjust the focus of a lens or the eye ▲He was too shortsighted to focus on the object. “在这个激烈的市场竞争中,办公场所的外观需要得到更多的关注,”专营家用及办公室壁画的环境制图公司主席托德•伊姆和特解释道,“研究表明那些关心雇员及工作环境的雇主拥有更多富于积极性和成效性的员工｡”

21. Text A Unit7 Enhancing Work Environment Improves Employees’ Motivation Tran relationship 4 “We know that there is a strong between motivati- on and productivity in the workplace. Employees who are motivat- ed will be more careful, , and therefore more product- ive,” said Dr. Denise Ones of the University of Minnesota’s Depa- rtment of Industrial and Organizational Psychology. 5 The Toyota facility in Georgetown, Ky. recently 44 of Environmental Graphics’ wall murals throughout their production facilities, labs and conference rooms. dependable manufacturing installed relationship/relation 两者都有关系,关联的意思｡区别在于: ①两者都可以用来表示亲属关系,后者还有“亲戚”的意思｡ ▲ “What’s your relationship to her﹖” “She is my sister.” ▲A relation of mine is coming this Saturday. ②若不侧重个人关系或友谊时,可用relations或relationship,而relationship可以指更强烈的感情联系｡ manufacturing n. the process or business of producing goods in factories ▲This town’s manufacturing is a major support of its economy. a. 制造业的 ▲Manufacturing industry was worst impacted by the fuel shortage. manufacture vt. manufacturer n. install vt. to fix (equipment, furniture, etc) in position for use ▲The workers are installing the heating system. ▲Can you further explain how to install this software? installation n. 米尼苏达州大学工业与组织心理学系的丹尼斯·瓦恩斯博士说道,“我们都知道在工作场所里,积极性及生产率之间存在着密切的关联｡那些被激励的雇员会更加细心､可靠,从而,工作效率更高｡” 位于肯塔基州乔治镇的丰田制造厂最近在他们整个生产车间,实验室和会议室安装了44幅环境制图公司制作的壁画｡ dependable a. 形容词后缀-able与-ible是同义后缀,加在动词后,使动词变为形容词,其意义相当于情态动词 can +此动词被动式, 在语义上有被动意义｡例如: These flowers are eatable. = These flowers can be eaten.

22. Text A Unit7 Enhancing Work Environment Improves Employees’ Motivation Tran * According to the safety manager Karen Wells, “ The murals help bring the outdoors in, making the work environment a more posit- ive and motivating place for the employees. When people look up at the wall, they see pleasant scenery instead of a boring wall. We even let the employees choose them.” Environmental Graphi- cs’ murals are nature-inspired, positive Feng Shui elements and cost around $100. reflect reflect vt. ①to show the nature of sth ▲The picture reflects the life style of ancient people in that area. ▲Her face reflected her dissatisfaction. ②to make a visible image of sb/sth ▲The sunlight was reflected in the water. ▲Her pale face was reflected in the mirror. reflectionn. 按照安全主管卡伦·韦尔斯的说法,“这些壁画可以将室外的风景带进来,使工作环境变成一个对员工们来说更积极､更令人振奋的地方｡当他们抬头往墙上看时,他们可以欣赏到令人心旷神怡的风景,而不是枯燥的墙壁｡我们甚至让员工们来挑选这些壁画｡”环境制图公司的壁画给人们带来了自然灵感,表现了纯正的风水元素,售价在100美元左右｡ 现在分词作状语,可以表示时间､原因､条件､让步､方式和伴随情况｡分词的逻辑主语同时也是句中的主语,现在分词和主语之间是主动关系｡ ▲Seeing the teacher entering the room, the students stood up. (时间) ▲Being excited, I couldn’t go to sleep. (原因) ▲He sat on the sofa listening to the music. (伴随)

23. Text A Unit7 Enhancing Work Environment Improves Employees’ Motivation Tran Popular designs include Serenity, Oriental Garden, Hawaiian Sunset, Clouds, Morning Forest, Lake in the Woods and Desert in Bloom, as well as the company’s newest addition, Lighthouse Cove. These murals have made a big improvement on the workplace environment. 主要的设计包括了祥和风景､东方园林､夏威夷落日､云层､晨曦中的森林､树林间的湖泊及野花盛开的沙漠,还有该公司最新的版本——拱顶灯塔｡这些壁画大大地改善了员工们的工作环境｡

24. Comprehension 2 Text A Unit7 Decide whether the following statements are True or False. 1. A comfort and nice appearance of the physical workplace is almost as important as benefits. 2. According to the study in 1999, 73 percent of the employees were satisfied with the physical workplace at their current jobs. 3. Todd Imholte is the president of a company that produces wall murals for home and office. 4. A work environment can become a more positive and motivating place for the employees by using murals. 5. The designs of Environmental Graphics’ murals are mainly about human beings. ______ T ______ F ______ T ______ T ______ F

25. Vocabulary 3 Text A Unit7 Part 1 Match the words on the left with the definitions on the right. √ 1 2 √ 3 √ 4 √ √ 5

26. Vocabulary 3 Text A Unit7 6 √ √ 7 √ 8 9 √ 10 √

27. Vocabulary 3 Text A Unit7 Part 2 Complete the sentences with the following words. Change the form where necessary. 1. He is the leader of the team. 2. The places of interest in this city more than 200,200 tourists every year. 3. Those workers are very . They have made great efforts on the development of the company. 4. Beautiful pictures the book’s appeal. 5. This factory shoes mainly for clients from Spain. __________ regarded as _____ attract __________ dependable _______ enhance ___________ manufactures

28. Vocabulary 3 Text A Unit7 6. The engineers spent a few months on this project and compl- eted it . 7. Looking out from the window, you can see marvelous 8. What she wrote in the letter that she was happy with her new life in England. 9. The storm more than 200 people in the village in 2006. 10. The new design the artist’s previous style. ____________ professionally _______ . scenery _______ revealed _________ influenced _______ retains

29. Vocabulary 3 Text A Unit7 Part 3 Study the suffixes and complete the sentences with the right form of the words in the brackets. 1. Having the opportunity to work would make retirement more (meaning) for many old people. 2. The expression has two very different (meaning) in English. 3. Her secretary always took (care) of the details. _________ meaningful ________ meanings _____ care

30. Vocabulary 3 Text A Unit7 ______ careful 4. After (care) consideration of your application, I regret to say that we are unable to accept it. 5. Of course , the (thought) that I might not have a job next year is a bit troubling. 6. Thank you for phoning when I was ill — it was very (thought) of you. 7. She finally apologized, but she wasn’t very (grace) about it. 8. The hotel maintains traditional standards of elegance, style, and (grace). _______ thought _________ thoughtful _______ graceful ______ grace

31. Vocabulary 3 Unit7 Text A 1. The price dropped (surprising). 2. He ran at a (surprising) speed. 3. Her voice should be (professional) trained. 4. His uncle is a (professional) athlete. 5. The athlete revives (physical) training every day. 6. (physical), the library is the biggest one in the city. __________ surprisingly _________ surprising ____________ professionally __________ professional _______ physical _________ Physically

32. Summary 4 Text A Unit7 Complete the summary of the passage by filling in the blanks with the words or phrases from the passage. Today, work environment has become more and more importa- nt.A study by the American Society of Interior Designers that 41 percent of employees and job seekers would be attracted by to accept a position,and 31 percent of the employees pleased by the workplace would say they were with their current jobs. To attract employees or applicants, employers should make small but mea- ningful to the work environments. 1 _______ revealed 2 ________________ physical workplaces 3 _______ 4 _______ satisfied valuable 5 ________ potential 6 __________ adjustments

33. Summary 4 Text A Unit7 Those employees who are motivated can be more and , thus more productive. The Toyota has been a successful example of bringing wall of Environment Graphics throughout their production labs and confe- rence rooms. 7 ______ careful 8 __________ dependable 9 _______ murals 10 ________ facilities

34. Structure 5 Text A Unit7 Study the examples and do the exercises after the model. Example 1 • It is not surprising that employees regard salaries as the number one factor that makes them professionally sati- sfied these days. • regard...as... 意思是“认为……是……”。Regard 构成的常 用词组包括： • as regards sb/sth 关于，至于 • in this/that regard 在这方面 • in/with regard to sb/sth 关于，至于 Model:公司关于加班的立场在合同中有明确说明。 →The company’s position with regard to overtime is made clear in their contracts.

35. Structure 5 Text A Unit7 1. 他把这份工作当作生命的一部分。 2. 人们普遍认为他是该国最具潜力的演员之一。 3. 至于她是否适合这个职位，我无可奉告。 4. 公司的最大问题就是资金。在这方面，我们帮不上忙。 5. 我写的这封信与你3月15日的来信有关。 He regards the job as part of his life. He is generally regarded as one of the most potential actors in the country. I have little information as regards her fitness for the post. The company’s biggest problem is funding. In this regard,we are unable to help. I am writing to you with regard to your letter of 15 March.

36. Structure 5 Text A Unit7 Example 2 • With an increasing number of people spending more time in their workplaces, the work environment has become increasingly important. • with+名词(或代词)+现在分词结构常在句中做状语，表示谓语 动作发生的伴随情况、原因、方式等。现在分词和前面的名 词或代词是逻辑上的主谓关系。 Model: price, to up, fast, we, can, not, afford, luxury → With prices going up so fast, we can’t afford luxuries. (原因)

37. Structure 5 Text A Unit7 • her child, ill, she, can, not, attend, meeting • many people, come late, he, get, very angry • he, fall, asleep, lamp, burn • crowd, cheer, they, drive, square With her child being ill, she could not attend the meeting. (原因) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ With many people coming late, he got very angry. (原因) ________________________________________________ He fell asleep with the lamp burning. (伴随情况) ________________________________________________ With the crowd cheering, they drove to the square. (伴随情况) ________________________________________________________________________________________________

38. Structure 5 Text A Unit7 Example 3 • Popular designs include Serenity, Oriental Garden, Hawaiian Sunset, Clouds, Morning Forest, Lake in the Woods and De- sert in Bloom, as well as the company’s newest addition, Lighthouse Cove. as well as意思是“in addition to something”，即“也，还，以 及”，起到连词的作用。用法如下： • 可以连接并列的单词或短语； • 连接两个谓语动词时，它们的时态应保持一致； • 与动词连用时，其后可用v-ing形式；位于句首时，相当于 in addition to； • 如果as well as 前面是动词不定式，那么其后的动词也是 不定式，但to要省略。 Model:你必须付500美元押金及第一个月的租赁费。 → You must deposit $500 as well as the first month’s rent.

39. Structure 5 Text A Unit7 1. 这家公司在日本有分公司，在墨西哥也有一间工厂。 2. 他的书是他自己印刷出版的。 3. 他不仅向客户介绍产品，还记下顾客信息以备将来使用。 4. 你不应该期望一个女人既有成功的事业，又做家务，又照看孩 子。 They own a branch in Japan as well as a factory in Mexico. He publishes as well as prints his own book. As well as introducing the product to the customer, he note down the customer’s information for future use. You should not expect a woman to have a successful career as well as do the housework and look after the children.

40. Translation 6 Text A Unit7 Translate the following sentences into English, using the expressions given in the brackets. 1. 美国被认为是中国最重要的贸易合作伙伴之一。(regard…as) 2. 我们的产量可以满足国内市场的需要。(satisfy) 3. 明年的GDP可能会增长7%。 (be likely) 4. 我们应该关注质量而不是数量。(focus on) 5.根据时间安排，我们明天需要对计划进行调整。(make an adjustment) . America is regarded as one of the most important trade partners of China. Our production can satisfy the need of domestic market. The GDP is likely to increase by 7% next year. We should focus on quality instead of quantity. According to the schedule, we need to make an adjustment to the route tomorrow.

41. Grammar Focus 7 Text A Unit7 主语从句 (Subject Clause) 在句子中起名词作用的各种从句统称为名词性从句。根据它们 在句中的语法作用，这类从句可分为主语从句、同位语从句、表 语从句和宾语从句。 在复合句中充当主语的从句，叫做主语从句，主句的谓语用单 数形式。 主语从句主要有三类： 1. 由连词that引导的主语从句。 例如： • That you will finish the task before the deadline seems unlikely. 2. 用连接代词或连接副词if, whether 引导的主语从句。 例如： • When the plan will be implemented hasn’t been decided. • Whether she is coming or not doesn’t matter too much.

42. Grammar Focus 7 Text A Unit7 3. 用关系代词引导的主语从句。例如： • What you need is more practice. • Whatever we do is to serve the people. 主语从句可以直接放在主语位置上，也可以用it作形式主语， 将从句放在句末（尤其是当谓语较短时）。例如： • When the plane is to take off has not been announced. • It has not been announced when the plane is to take off. 当what引导的主语从句表示“……的东西”时，一般不用it作形 式主语。

43. Grammar Focus 7 Text A Unit7 Part 2 Complete the table with the the correct tense of the verbs in the brackets 1. (谁将领导这个团队) has not been dec- ided yet. 2. (你是否能获得加薪) depends on your own performance. 3. (他胜过其他同事之处) is in his good leadership skills. 4. (服务应满足顾客需求) is the basic requirement. 5. (据报道这家公司将会裁员) due to the bad ___________________ Who will lead the team _______________________ Whether you get a pay rise ________________________________________ Where he has surpassed every other co-workers ___________________________________________ That service should meet the needs of the customers _______________________________________ It’s reported that the company will lay off workers

44. Speaking Practice 8 Text A Unit7 Draw a picture of an office in your mind, and describe the pictur- e to your partner. Ask your partner to draw the picture according to your description, and check if your pictures are the same. You can add anything you think necessary to the picture. The following words can be taken as reference:

45. New Words and Expressions Unit7 Text B Comprehension Text B Vocabulary Translation

46. Text B Unit7 Text B soothe v. 减轻；缓和 strain n. 紧张；压力 associate v. 联想；联合 elevator n. 电梯 dentist n. 牙医 movement n. 倾向；活动 employee-centered a. 以雇员为中心的 firm n. 公司certified a. 认证的 consultant n. 顾问strategic a. 战略(上)的 futurist n. 未来学家trend n. 趋向 existence n. 存在please v. 使高兴，使满意 distracting a. 使注意力分散的 New Words and Expressions:

47. Text B Unit7 Text B format n.形式 vice a. 副的 perfectly ad. 完美地 determine v. 确定，决定cost-effective a. 划算的 particular a. 特别的；特定的 rock music 摇滚乐 disruptive a. 使混乱的 chamber n. 室内 appropriate a. 合适的，适宜的 efficiently ad. 有效率地 image n. 形象 internal a. 内部的 morale n. 士气 objection n. 反对 turnover n. 人员流动 New Words and Expressions:

48. Text B Unit7 Work to the Music Tran 1 Do you think that an office has to be quiet in order to be produ- ctive? Do your employees have to in sile- nce? Well, think again. Soothing strains can increase productivity. In today’s workplace employers around the country are g the silence with music. No longer associated only with elevators, the dentist’s waiting room or phone call hold functions, and music is now making its way into general office spaces. get the most work done breaking * 在音乐声中工作 你是否认为在办公室里只有保持安静才能更有效率呢?你是否觉得雇员们必须要在安静的环境下才能完成大部分的工作量呢?请三思｡实际上舒缓紧张的状态可以提高效率｡如今,这个国家的许多雇主们正借助于音乐来打破工作场所的安静｡音乐再也不会单单出现在电梯,牙医的候诊室或电话的候机铃声里了,它正逐渐进入到平常的办公室｡ get sth done ①做完 ▲I will come after I have got my work done. ②have sth done 使……被……(让他人来做) ▲I will get my watch repaired tomorrow. 过去分词作状语,表示被动的动作或完成的动作｡其逻辑主语一定要与句子的主语保持一致｡意义上相当于状语从句,表示时间､让步､条件､原因,方式或伴随情况等｡ ▲Frightened by the noise outside, the little girl dared not sleep in her bedroom. (原因) ▲Given more time,we could do better. (条件) ▲Seen from the hill, the city looks very beautiful. (时间/条件) ▲Even if invited, I won’t take part in the party. (让步) break ①vt. to cause sth to an end ▲Her voice broke the silence in the meeting. ②vt. to separate sth into two or more parts ▲She fell off and broke her leg. ③vt. to do better ▲He broke the world record. ④vt. not to follow or obey ▲She didn’t break the rules. ⑤vi. to become two or more pieces by force ▲Glass easily breaks. ⑥vi. to get away or get into by force break into破门而入 break through有突破,重要发现 break down (因机械故障问题等) 停止运转,失灵

49. Text B Unit7 Work to the Music Tran movement 2 “There is a general towards a more employee-cent- ered workplace,” says Joyce Gioia, president of the Herman Gro- oup, a of certified management consultants and strategic business futurists in Greensboro, North Carolina.“Music is making this trend beautifully.” firm movementn. ①moving or being moved ▲Her every movement is very graceful. ▲Casual clothes give you greater freedom of movement. ②an organized effort by supporters of a common goal ▲The Trade Union Movement works to obtain higher wages and better conditions. ▲She was the leader of the movement for women’s rights during the 1960s. ▲We’re starting a movement against smoking. firm ①n. a business company ▲This firm was set up in 1986. ▲He established a firm of his own. ②a. not subject to change; fixed and definite ▲We must hold a firm attitude towards this issue. ▲The habitants there need to find firm grounds to build houses｡ hold firm to sth (习语)不放弃原则等 ▲She holds firm to her belief. “现在有一种以员工为中心的趋势正影响着人们的办公场所,”赫曼集团主席乔伊斯•吉奥亚说道｡这家位于北卡罗来纳州格林沙罗的公司主要由注册管理咨询师及未来商务战略学家组成｡“音乐正很好地适应了这股潮流｡”

50. Text B Unit7 Work to the Music Tran 3 Business music has actually been in existence for over 60 years, which is also how old the nation’s first and oldest busin- -ess music supplier, Seattle-based Muzak, is. Today , it has over 250,000 businesses worldwide. 4 So just how do you an “at-work network” that everyone likes? implement implement ①vt. to carry out ▲The government has just implemented a new policy to improve the public security. ▲It is not the proper way to implement a policy by force. ②n. a tool or instrument ▲What implements are needed for the maintenance? ▲The shop supplies agricultural implements. 其实商务音乐已经有超过60年的历史了,与这个国家最早,时间最长的商务音乐供应商——西雅图的莫扎特公司同龄｡如今,这家公司在全世界范围内已经有超过250,000个营业地点｡ 应该怎样营造一个大家都喜欢的“办公氛围”呢?