Why did Brendan Barber regard the extension of flexible working hours as good news?
A. It will minimize office space and save money for the firms.
B. It will solve the companies' problems during the recession.
C. It will make employees more efficient and benefit the firms.
D. It will make everyone feel more relaxed and comfortable.
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听力原文:W: What keeps you so busy? You've been sitting there for hours. You've got to walk around. Let's take a coffee break.
M: Well, I wish I could, but I'm up to my neck in work. I've got to finish this report. Sarah needs it by noon.
Q: What is the man going to do?
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A. He will take a coffee break.
B. He will keep on working.
C. He will go for a walk.
D. He will begin with the report.
What did Tim Young suggest do to employees embarrassing co-workers by giving too much personal information?
A. Sacking them on the spot for doing so.
B. Forbidding sensitive topics in the office.
C. Trying to redirect their attention to work.
D. Limiting their time spent with co-workers.
For a company owner, unpleasant human resources situations______.
A. are not difficult to deal with
B. should not draw much attention
C. can reduce the work efficiency
D. are necessary for his/her success
听力原文:W: We should probably hit the road. It's going to take us two hours to drive home. Otherwise, we couldn't make it before midnight.
M: You're right. I'll say goodbye to Michael and thank him for the treat.
Q: What can we infer about the two speakers from the conversation?
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A. They are at Michael's.
B. They will treat Michael.
C. They are going to Michael's.
D. They will go home by subway.