题型：阅读选择 题类： 难易度：普通
湖北省武汉武珞路实验初级中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中英语测试
Last year, 61 companies in the UK took part in the world's largest test of a four-day work week. The results were so positive that 92% of the companies were planning to keep the new schedule. worried that they would get less work for their money, or that it could cause other problems. But the results of last year's experiment suggested the move might be good for both businesses and workers.
Last June, 61 UK companies agreed to try giving their workers a four-day work week. In return, they asked their workers to try to do as much in four days as they usually did in five days.
Many different kinds of businesses took part, including online stores, computer technology companies, advertising companies, and even a fish restaurant. Some companies were small, while others had around 1,000 workers
The companies found different ways of giving workers one more day off. Most companies simply gave workers Fridays off., Others chose Mondays, or had different workers take different days off. The experiment ran for six months, and turned out to be good for most businesses.
The number of days when workers were out sick dropped by 65%. On average,57% fewer people quit their jobs during the four-day work week trial. What's more, the companies made more money--about 1.4% on average.
How did workers do more in less time? Some companies cut meetings, or made sure they were shorter.0thers used technology to help workers get more work done quickly. Some companies created a "focus tie" so workers could work on just one thing without being disturbed.
In general, workers said the four-day work week made them feel less tired. About 71% said they felt less "burnt out‘' with their new work hours, and 39% said they felt less stressed. Most of the workers were more satisfied with the time they spent working.
①They tried their best but in the end, they failed.
②They took part in the test of a four-day work week.
③ Their workers did less in four days than what they did in five days.
④ Their workers tried to do as much in four days as they did in five days.
Trip 1 One Week in The mountains Bring your strong shoes and warm clothes for this walk in a beautiful area of the Green Mountains. You may go hiking or have a try of rock climbing. This is also a protection area for wild animals. You can find many kinds of animals living in this area. Time：May 8th— May 14th Tel：64639818 Adult： ：，110. 00 Child： ＄55. 00 |
Trip2 Three Days in the country There are many beautiful gardens. Take your camera and enjoy the wonderful sight in Hunter Valley. It is a good place for fishing and horse riding. You can also find different kinds of flowers here. This is also a great walk for bird—lovers. Time：May 20th—May 22th Tel：63986432 Adult：50：00 Child：25. 00 |
Trip3 Flashlight Adventure Put on your warm clothes，bring a flashlight（手电筒） and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. It is a trip full of adventure（冒险） Time：May 16th—May 18th Tel：63875629 Adult：30. 00 Not for children |
Trip 4 Five Days By The Sea Wear your sun hat and enjoy wonderful sunshine all the time from morning to evening. Our hotel is next to the sea. We have our own boats too. You can swim in the sea or in the swimming pool. Every day our boat will take you to different places for swimming. Time：May 23th—May 27th Tel：67538293 Adult：80. 00 Child： ，40. 00 |
写作要点：
To Be a Better Me | |
健康的生 活习惯 | 1. 足够的睡眠； 2. 坚持锻炼； 3. ……（至少补充一点） |
培养好的 学习习惯 | 1. 课堂上认真听课和做笔记； 2. 课后按时完成作业和及时更正错误； |
相处 | 互相帮助和学习 |
你的看法 | ……（至少补充一点） |
写作要求：
1. 内容必须包含所给要点，并适当发挥；
2. 语句通顺、语法正确、书写规范；
3. 文中不能出现考生的真实姓名、校名和地名；
4. 词数80左右。开头已给出，不计入总词数。
To Be a Better Me
As a student in Grade 9， how can I be better？
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Reading is a lifelong journey. Put yourself into a world of books and get lost in another world—but where do you start? {#blank#}1{#/blank#}
◆ Ask a librarian(图书管理员)
The best people to throw your questions at are librarians! {#blank#}2{#/blank#} If you tell a librarian what you've read before and what you liked or disliked about it, they will suggest some possible books for you to try.
◆ Make a change.
{#blank#}3{#/blank#}You may get used to reading history books or you just take an interest in science fictions. What about the books about culture? You'll never know until you try. Give a new style a chance and you may enter a whole new world of reading.
◆ Read reviews.
Book reviews can help you decide if a book is for you. There are usually short reviews on the covers of books. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Some websites provide book suggestions from writers, parents and teachers. Some people's opinions about the books are very interesting. Their ideas may help you get a right pick.
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Reading something comfortable might be your first choice. But why not challenge yourself to read something more complicated(复杂的)? It is a good way of pushing yourself to improve your reading skills.
A. Challenge yourself. B. They are cool book brains C. You can also read reviews online. D. Let me tell you how to write book reviews. E. Changing into a new style of book is not easy. F. Here are some suggestions to pick a great book. G. Developing good reading habits takes a long time. |
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