Over the past few years, working from home has become very popular all over the world. An increasing number of companies allow employees to work from home at least one or two days a week. There are also companies that hire only remote workers. While working from home can come with many benefits, there are also some drawbacks to consider.

The most common advantage is that it doesn't involve any commute to work. Many people spend more than 30 minutes each way travelling to their workplace and often have to deal with train delays or traffic jams during rush hour. Long daily commuting is also linked with increased levels of stress and anxiety, Therefore, people save time for getting extra sleep or eating a healthy breakfast if they work from home. Furthermore, working from home offers greater flexibility, which means employees can choose when to start and finish their working day as long as they complete all tasks on time and meet the deadlines. By having control over work schedules, people can attend to personal matters and achieve better work-life balance. For example, working mothers can take care of their children or adult learners can fit classes into their busy life.

However, working from home is not suitable for everyone. Some employees may feel isolated and lonely when they don't have much contact with their colleagues and organisation as a whole. They may miss the social interaction and creative atmosphere in the workplace. They may also prefer face-to-face supervision and meetings with managers or colleagues. Therefore, it would be difficult for these employees to complete their work on their own at home. In addition, when people work from home, they may find it hard to avoid distractions such as screaming children, dogs barking, or household chores. Even if they have a dedicated workspace in their home, it may not be easy for them to stay focused on their work, be efficient, and meet targets.

Câu 6:

Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. Why employees need to work from home

B. Pros and cons of working from home

C. Working from home is not for everyone

D. The future of working from home

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Câu 7:

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of working from home according to paragraph 2?

A. You don't travel during rush hour.

B. You spend more time sleeping.

C. You work flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.

D. You don't have to meet deadlines.

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Câu 8:

The word “their” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.

A. people's

B. employees'

C. managers'

D. adult learners'

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Câu 9:

The word 'distractions' in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. interruptions

B. chores

C. disorders

D. stresses

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Câu 10:

According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of working from home?

A. Feeling disconnected from colleagues and the organisation as a whole.

B. Having no in-person meetings or supervision.

C. Being unable to stay focused at home.

D. Having to design a dedicated workspace at home.

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Đoạn văn 3

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

Successful shop assistants should have excellent communication skills and understand customer (1). They have to be friendly and helpful, especially when working in clothing stores or fashion houses. They also need to have good problem-solving skills and an ability to think on their feet to deal with difficult situations (2) may occur during their working hours.

A shop assistant usually works alongside a cashier. The shop assistant directs the customers to cashiers (3) they are ready to purchase items. They might also (4) any cashier duties when understaffed.

Câu 11: