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Working From Home

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Working From Home

Read about the rise of remote work and its pros and cons. A B1 reading text with key words and comprehension questions.

Working From Home
LevelB1 (Intermediate)Words273Reading time3 min

Ten years ago, most people travelled to an office every day to do their jobs. Today, millions of people around the world work from home, at least some of the time. This change happened slowly at first, but it became much faster after the global events of the early 2020s. Now, remote work is a normal part of many people’s lives, and it has changed the way we think about work.

There are clear advantages to working from home. Employees save time and money because they do not have to travel. They can also enjoy a more flexible schedule, which helps them balance their work with family life. Many people say they feel less stressed and more productive when they work in a quiet, comfortable environment. Companies benefit too, because they can save money on large offices.

However, working from home is not perfect. Some people feel lonely and miss the social side of an office. It can also be difficult to separate work from home life, and some employees end up working longer hours. Younger workers, in particular, may find it harder to learn from their colleagues when they are not in the same room. In the end, many experts believe the best solution is a mix of both: some days at home and some days in the office. This “hybrid” model may be the future of work.

Key words
  • remote work – working away from a traditional office, often at home
  • flexible – able to change easily to suit your needs
  • productive – getting a lot of useful work done
  • colleagues – the people you work with
  • hybrid – made of two different things combined

Check your understanding

Answer the questions below. You will see instantly if you are right.

1.What did most people do ten years ago?
"most people travelled to an office every day to do their jobs."
2.What made remote work grow much faster?
"it became much faster after the global events of the early 2020s."
3.Which is given as an advantage of working from home?
"Employees save time and money because they do not have to travel."
4.Why do companies benefit from remote work?
"they can save money on large offices."
5.What is one disadvantage mentioned?
"Some people feel lonely and miss the social side of an office."
6.Who may find remote work harder for learning?
"Younger workers, in particular, may find it harder to learn from their colleagues."
7.What does "hybrid" mean?
Hybrid means made of two different things combined – here, home and office.
8.What do many experts believe is the best solution?
"the best solution is a mix of both: some days at home and some days in the office."

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