lowest levels of engagement, while companies with fewer than 25 employees have the highest. And in one recent report, 75 percent of small business workers surveyed said they were "very" or "extremely" satisfied with their role as a small company employee.

　　 Unlike big companies, small companies are often short of resources but the employees can get more surprises there. Small companies offer excellent career opportunities to their employees. The bosses often know their staff very well and understand their personal needs. Employees of small companies are more likely to receive free meals, paid leave, and they can even bring their pets to work.

　　 But of course, there're many other draws in small businesses. One of the top draws is flexible scheduling (弹性工时). Another is being able to really see the fruits of one's labor. Besides, non­cash award is also a big draw. This could be something small that reflects employees' interests and lifestyles.

　　 While a parental leave might lead to some financial problems, small companies may do something to improve it. "It may be impossible for a five­person team to be reduced to four for six months，" writes Camilla Velasquez, head of HR management platform Justworks. "But it could be possible to allow new parents to take on reduced hours in a work­from­home environment." This kind of method has been realized in some small companies.

　　【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了小型企业的员工比大型企业员工的幸福感更强，并分析了原因。

　　5．What can we infer from Paragraph 2?

　　A．Employees can develop better in small companies.

　　B．Employees can earn more money in small companies.

　　C．Employees in big companies are hard to be satisfied.

　　D．Employees in small companies are more engaged at work.

　　答案与解析：D　细节理解题。根据第二段的"When it comes to employee engagement, it seems that employees in small companies are doing better."可知，相对于大公司的员工来说，小公司的员工更能很好地投入到工作中。

　　6．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

　　A．The benefits of working for small companies.

　　B．The differences between small and big companies.

　　C．What challenges staff in small companies may face.

　　D．Why small companies are short of resources.

答案与解析：A　主旨大意题。根据第三段的"Small companies