Work – Life Balance – C1 1 / 20 What does “ultimately” mean in the conclusion? For a short period Without thinking In the end or finally At the beginning 2 / 20 In the passage, “realistic goals” are goals that… require no effort at all must be completed immediately are impossible to achieve can reasonably be achieved 3 / 20 What are “boundaries” in the context of work-life balance? Ways of improving internet speed Limits that separate work from private life Official job titles Buildings surrounding an office 4 / 20 What is a “commute”? A holiday abroad An online training session A meeting with your manager A regular journey between home and work 5 / 20 What does “competitive labour market” mean? A market where only students can work A job market where employers compete to attract workers A place to buy office equipment A sports competition between companies 6 / 20 What does “staff turnover” mean? The rate at which employees leave and are replaced Changes in staff shift times The total wages paid each month How often employees change desks 7 / 20 What does “well-being” refer to? The price of healthcare A person’s overall health and happiness The number of workplace meetings The size of a company 8 / 20 In this text, “productive” means… spending time travelling working the longest hours possible having many followers online able to complete useful work effectively 9 / 20 What are “leisure activities”? Daily commutes Required duties at work Things people do for enjoyment in free time Tasks assigned by managers 10 / 20 What does “socialise” mean? To move to another city To finish tasks alone To check emails frequently To spend time interacting with other people 11 / 20 What does “motivation” mean? The desire or drive to do something A formal employment contract The number of hours someone works A period of unpaid leave 12 / 20 In the passage, what does “burnout” mean? Feeling excited about a promotion Extreme exhaustion caused by prolonged stress A short holiday after work A minor mistake at work 13 / 20 What does “overtime” mean? Time spent working beyond normal hours Taking longer lunch breaks Working at home instead of an office Arriving at work early only once 14 / 20 What does “consequences” mean? Ways to save time Reasons for making a choice Results or effects of an action Rules about holidays 15 / 20 What are “professional responsibilities”? Free-time activities Duties related to your job Personal shopping plans Family celebrations 16 / 20 What does “disconnect” mean in the article? To stop engaging with work communications To work from home To apply for another job To meet colleagues in person 17 / 20 If the line between work and personal life is “blurred”, it is… completely removed easy to understand not clearly separated carefully organised 18 / 20 What is meant by “challenges”? Plans for a holiday Rewards for good work Things that are easy to complete Difficulties or problems to deal with 19 / 20 What does “flexibility” mean in the context of working? A fixed daily schedule An increase in salary The ability to change or adapt working arrangements A requirement to work every weekend 20 / 20 In the text, what does “financial security” mean? Having enough money to meet your needs reliably Owning an expensive car Working in a bank Being famous at work Your score is