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Four employees of Haier Group, China’s largest home appliances manufacturer, were fired for taking a nap during working hours, which caused heated discussions online. Should employees be fired for taking a nap at work? Readers share their opinions.
Vivianwang(China).
Why is a short nap seen as such a terrible offense? I always feel extremely sleepy after lunch. After I take a nap during lunch break I feel more energetic. Instead of firing the workers dozing off, employers should address the problem and adopt a routine that works best for them.
Sakura(Japan)
This is the opposite of how it is in Japan, where sleeping at your workplace is often seen as a sign that you've been working hard. So people in Japan nod off whenever and wherever they can.
Thunderbird(Canada)
Napping at work time shall be punished. In some severe cases, repeated misconduct may lead to the end of employment in some Canadian government establishments.
Crystal (UK)
I experienced the power of naps myself when I was writing my new book, The Way Were Working Isn't Working. I wrote at home, in the mornings, In three separate, highly focused 90-minute sessions. By the time I finished the last one, I was usually exhausted—physically, mentally and emotionally. I ate lunch and then took a 20-to 30-minute nap. When I awoke, I felt incredibly refreshed. Where I might otherwise have dragged myself through the afternoon, I was able to focus effectively on work until 7 pm or so.
Eric (USA)
Years ago, Craig Yarde, founder of Yarde Metals in Bristol, CT, noticed his employees napping on the job. So when he built a new office space in 1995, he built a nap room, with couches. Fifteen years later, Yarde Metals has grown to nearly 700 employees, with $500 million in annual revenue(收入) and locations up and down the east coast—each with its own dedicated napping room.
1. Who is in favor of Haier Group’s decision?
A. Vivianwang. B. Sakura. C. Thunderbird. D. Crystal.
2. In Japan, napping at work time is considered_____.
A. acceptable B. lazy C. embarrassing D. improper.
3. How does Crystal support his view in the fifth paragraph?
A. By making comparisons. B. By asking questions.
C. By listing statistics. D. By telling his own experience.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【分析】
这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了中国最大的家用电器生产厂商海尔开除了四个工作期间小睡的员工，此事在网上引起网友热议，读者对此发表了不同的看法。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Thunderbird(Canada)部分“Napping at work time shall be punished. ”在工作时间睡觉将受到处罚。可知，Thunderbird 赞同海尔公司的做法。故选Ｃ项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Sakura(Japan)部分“This is the opposite of how it is in Japan, where sleeping at your workplace is often seen as a sign that you've been working hard. ”这与日本的情况恰恰相反，在日本，人们通常认为在工作场所睡觉是努力工作的标志。可知，在日本，员工工作时间小睡是可以接受的。故选A项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据Crystal (UK)部分“I experienced the power of naps myself when I was writing my new book”我在写新书时亲身经历了午睡的力量。以及“I ate lunch and then took a 20-to 30-minute nap. When I awoke, I felt incredibly refreshed. ”我吃了午餐，然后小睡了20至30分钟。 当我醒来时，我感到难以置信的神清气爽。可知，Crystal 是通过讲述自己的亲身经历来证明他的观点的。故选D项。
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