According to a study, only one in three parents leave work on time. As a mom of two boys, I have som
英语试题 08-26
According to a study, only one in three parents leave work on time. As a mom of two boys, I have something to say.
I am 38, an analyst. There is no culture of presenteeism （出勤主义） at my company --- no one gets prizes for staying late. If I chose, I could work at home more (I currently do one day per week at home), and leave earlier. However, I would miss out on social and professional contact, and the career and development opportunities, as well as feeling more part of the team. No one is directly discriminating, but if I am not there, I don’t get the opportunities that others do.
My kids would love it if I could pick them up from school. My son was asked recently what he would change if he were boss of the school, and he said: “No after-school club, the parents come every day. ” When I do make it, they are so happy to see me there. If I could get home on time I would be with the kids more, to play with them, teach them things and help them with their development. It would give me more time to feel on top of things in life, not just scraping by day to day.
My mother gave up work to bring up three kids. She went back when I was about 11. We clearly benefited enormously from all her input in terms of our education and development. I feel like kids of parents who are around more get a head start in life. It may seem strange coming from a family where both parents have good jobs and are relatively well paid… but small kids don't need you to earn lots of money, they need you to spend time with them.
24. What will happen if the author always works at home?
A. She’ll have more motivation to produce better results.
B. She’ll have the same chance to be treated as others
C. She’ll miss many chances to be promoted
D. She will be paid lower pay with less work
25. What is the son’s wish?
A. Having more money to set up more clubs.
B. Having his mother come earlier to pick him up.
C. Having the ability to be a real boss of a big firm.
D. Having the power to arrange his mother's schedule.
I am 38, an analyst. There is no culture of presenteeism （出勤主义） at my company --- no one gets prizes for staying late. If I chose, I could work at home more (I currently do one day per week at home), and leave earlier. However, I would miss out on social and professional contact, and the career and development opportunities, as well as feeling more part of the team. No one is directly discriminating, but if I am not there, I don’t get the opportunities that others do.
My kids would love it if I could pick them up from school. My son was asked recently what he would change if he were boss of the school, and he said: “No after-school club, the parents come every day. ” When I do make it, they are so happy to see me there. If I could get home on time I would be with the kids more, to play with them, teach them things and help them with their development. It would give me more time to feel on top of things in life, not just scraping by day to day.
My mother gave up work to bring up three kids. She went back when I was about 11. We clearly benefited enormously from all her input in terms of our education and development. I feel like kids of parents who are around more get a head start in life. It may seem strange coming from a family where both parents have good jobs and are relatively well paid… but small kids don't need you to earn lots of money, they need you to spend time with them.
24. What will happen if the author always works at home?
A. She’ll have more motivation to produce better results.
B. She’ll have the same chance to be treated as others
C. She’ll miss many chances to be promoted
D. She will be paid lower pay with less work
25. What is the son’s wish?
A. Having more money to set up more clubs.
B. Having his mother come earlier to pick him up.
C. Having the ability to be a real boss of a big firm.
D. Having the power to arrange his mother's schedule.
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