B2/C1 OC WF The Changing Face of Work

 

The Changing Face of Work(scroll down for the answers)

Work has changed _______________(DRAMA) in the last few decades. In the past, most people had stable, long-term jobs in offices or factories, often staying with the same company ______ many years. Today, work is more flexible, and technology has transformed how, where, and when we do our jobs.

_______of the biggest changes is remote work. With fast internet and video calls, many employees _______ longer need to go to an office every day. This has improved work-life balance for some, but _________ struggle with isolation or difficulty separating work from home life.

Another shift is the rise of the gig economy. ___________ of traditional full-time jobs, more people now work as freelancers or on short-term contracts. While this offers _______________(DEPEND), it also means less job security and fewer benefits like pensions or health insurance.

Technology is also replacing many jobs. Artificial intelligence and automation have taken _______ tasks in industries ______ as  manufacturing, banking, and even customer service. As a result, workers need to learn new skills in _____ to stay relevant.

The future of work is __________________(PREDICT), but one thing is clear: adaptability and lifelong learning will be key to be able to succeed in the modern job market.

 

 

 

 

                       The Clash, Career Opportunities (1977)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Changing Face of Work

Work has changed __DRAMATICALLY____(DRAMA) in the last few decades. In the past, most people had stable, long-term jobs in offices or factories, often staying with the same company __FOR__ many years. Today, work is more flexible, and technology has transformed how, where, and when we do our jobs.

_ONE__of the biggest changes is remote work. With fast internet and video calls, many employees __NO_ longer need to go to an office every day. This has improved work-life balance for some, but _OTHERS/MANY__ struggle with isolation or difficulty separating work from home life.

Another shift is the rise of the gig economy. _INSTEAD___ of traditional full-time jobs, more people now work as freelancers or on short-term contracts. While this offers __INDEPENDENCE___(DEPEND), it also means less job security and fewer benefits like pensions or health insurance.

Technology is also replacing many jobs. Artificial intelligence and automation have taken _OVER_ tasks in industries __SUCH__ as  manufacturing, banking, and even customer service. As a result, workers need to learn new skills in _ORDER__ to stay relevant.

The future of work is __UNPREDICATABLE___(PREDICT), but one thing is clear: adaptability and lifelong learning will be key to be able to succeed in the modern job market.

 

 

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