IV. For the question 16- 25, read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning.
Example: 0.
| A. intended |
B. imagined |
C. supposed |
D. said |
Round Pegs in Round Holes
Do you remember when technology was
(0). supposed to bring big changes in the workplace, improve the working environment and increase leisure time? Well, you'll also recall that it failed to bring about such desired (16)_____________, for most of us at least. In fact, many of these technological advancements led to various health (17)____________, like eyestrain and back problems. And the extra leisure time all the experts promised us never became a reality.
Luckily, there does appear to be some good news. Some employers have become enlightened enough to (18)__________ that happy, relaxed employees are more (19)______________ and friendly than those who are burnt-out and undervalued. Therefore, many businesses are attempting to (20)_____________ their work environments in a way that promotes a positive, calm workplace. The principles of the ancient Chineses art of "Feng Shui" are being applied to (21)____________ harmonious environments in many workplaces. For instance, as a calming influence, an aquarium of fish can be placed next to workers' computers to help neutralise (22)___________ radiation and relieve stress.
Next, the furniture and office fixtures in the workspace affect the people who work in it. When employees are comfortable and are provided with quality equipment, they feel better and take greater pride in their work. It is (23)____________ for people to feel as though they are an intergral and valued part of the company.
To sum up, when people are treated as individuals and not merely as dispensable pieces of equipment, they are more (24)__________ to give their best. Offering employees (25)___________ in the shape of bonuses, regular pay increases, holidays, etc. can serve as all excellent ways to increase more positive and energised.
16. Well, you'll also recall that it failed to bring about such desired (16)_____________, for most of us at least.
17. In fact, many of these technological advancements led to various health (17)____________, like eyestrain and back problems.
18. Some employers have become enlightened enough to (18)__________ that happy
19. happy, relaxed employees are more (19)______________ and friendly than those who are burnt-out and undervalued.
20. Therefore, many businesses are attempting to (20)_____________ their work environments in a way that promotes a positive, calm workplace.
21. The principles of the ancient Chineses art of "Feng Shui" are being applied to (21)____________ harmonious environments in many workplaces.
22. For instance, as a calming influence, an aquarium of fish can be placed next to workers' computers to help neutralise (22)___________ radiation and relieve stress.
23. It is (23)____________ for people to feel as though they are an intergral and valued part of the company.
24. To sum up, when people are treated as individuals and not merely as dispensable pieces of equipment, they are more (24)__________ to give their best.
25. Offering employees (25)___________ in the shape of bonuses, regular pay increases, holidays, etc. can serve as all excellent ways to increase more positive and energised.