高中英语牛津版高三上学期05

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[00:00.00]和谐英语学习网 CHAPTER FIVE Reading
[00:-1.00]pages 82 and 83
[00:-2.00]SICK BUILDINGS
[00:-3.00]A wealthy American businessman
[00:-4.00]has just bought a small insurance company in South east Asia.
[00:-5.00]He has not visited it yet.
[00:-6.00]After he bought it,he heard that the staff were often sick.
[00:-7.00]He then sent Kate Ford,his personal assistant,
[00:-8.00]to inspect the office and give him a brief report on the possible health hazards
[00:-9.00]To:Mr P Thompson, Chairman,Mwgabux industries From:Kate Ford
[00:10.00]Health Hazards at Solid Insurance Ltd.
[00:11.00]I have investigated the possible health hazards
[00:12.00]in the office of Solid insurance Ltd,
[00:13.00]and I have also discussed the subject with the present manager of the company
[00:14.00]Mr C K Li,and most members of staff.
[00:15.00]General situation
[00:16.00]The office is situated on the fifth floor of a building which was completed in 1975
[00:17.00]Access is via elevator only.
[00:18.00]The office is rented from Profitable Properties Limited(PPL).
[00:19.00]Ventilation
[00:20.00]they complained of headaches,tiredness and respiratory problems.
[00:21.00]The poor ventilation is probably responsible.
[00:22.00]All windows in the office are sealed.
[00:23.00]We should consider replacing some of these with windows which can be opened
[00:24.00]All ventilation is provided by the building's central air conditioning system
[00:25.00]At present this provides a mixture of 20% fresh air and 80% recycled air.
[00:26.00]A higher percentage of fresh air is desirable.
[00:27.00]In addition,the main air intake is at ground level,facing a busy main road.
[00:28.00]This should be re-sited to the roof.
[00:29.00]There is no regular cleaning programme for the system,
[00:30.00]although this ought to be done at least once a year
[00:31.00]to ensure that dirt and dangerous bacteria do not pollute the system.
[00:32.00]We will need to raise these points with PPL,
[00:33.00]who may object because of the expense of making changes.
[00:34.00]Smoking
[00:35.00]Seven of the forty staff,including Mr C K Li,are regular smokers.
[00:36.00]The previous management did not have a non-smoking policy.
[00:37.00]We should consider introducing one immediately.
[00:38.00]This is the easiest problem to solve.
[00:39.00]Equipment
[00:40.00]The photocopying machines,which are frequently in use,
[00:41.00]are situated in a small room with poor ventilation.
[00:42.00]I believe these machines can produce ozone,a toxic chemical.
[00:43.00]We need to take expert advice on this problem.
[00:44.00]Most of the staff sit in front of desk-top computers all day,
[00:45.00]and have a break only at lunch-time.
[00:46.00]They have old chairs which are uncomfortable and too low.
[00:47.00]Many complain of eye strain and back problems.
[00:48.00]We need to purchase modern,adjustable chairs
[00:49.00]and introduce a system of regular breaks.
[00:50.00]Water system
[00:51.00]The men's and women's wash rooms are maintained in a hygienic state.
[00:52.00]However,several staff have been absent recently with stomach illnesses.
[00:53.00]A possible reason for this may be the drinking water from the pantry,
[00:54.00]which does not seem to be pure.
[00:55.00]The main water tanks on the roof have never been cleaned,according to Mr C K Li
[00:56.00]We should get an expert to test the water quality.
[00:57.00]We should get an expert to test the water quality.
[00:58.00]Noise
[00:59.00]The office has a high noise level.
[-1:00.00]This results in an increase in stress.
[-1:-1.00]However,the situation here could be improved
[-1:-2.00]by fitting sound proof tiles to the ceiling,
[-1:-3.00]since much of the noise comes from a plastics factory on the floor above
[-1:-4.00]Lighting
[-1:-5.00]There are old lights on the ceiling.
[-1:-6.00]Wherever you sit, they reflect on the computer screens.
[-1:-7.00]If we are changing the ceiling tiles,
[-1:-8.00]it would be a good chance to install a better lighting system.
[-1:-9.00]Conclusion
[-1:10.00]The workers'illnesses are genuine and staff morale is low.