Balancing autonomy and community in a post-pandemic world

admin 2023年6月18日

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Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Is the traditional office model still the most common way of working?
Are there benefits to working remotely or from home?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

allow /uh-LOU/

[verb] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening
My teacher will allow us to use our calculators during the math test.

lack /lak/

[noun] – the fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it
There is a lack of chairs in the classroom, so some students have to stand during the lesson.

connection /kuh-NEK-shuhn/

[noun] – a sense of belonging or attachment to someone or something
I feel a strong connection to my hometown, even though I haven’t lived there for years.

communication /kuh-myoo-ni-KEY-shuhn/

[noun] – the process of sharing information, especially when this increases understanding between people or groups
Good communication is important for a healthy relationship.

feel like /feel lahyk/

[idiom] – to have the feel of someone or something
I feel like eating pizza for dinner tonight.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

With the ongoing pandemic, remote work has become the norm. However, for many workers, it has come with its own set of challenges. Enter the hybrid office, a new model that combines the best of both worlds. But will it ever truly feel like home?

The hybrid office offers workers the flexibility and autonomy they desire. It allows them to work from home or the office as needed, providing a better work-life balance. However, there are concerns that this model may lead to a lack of community and connection with the workplace. To combat this, companies are investing in technology to facilitate communication and collaboration, as well as team-building and socialization opportunities.

Despite these challenges, the hybrid office has the potential to create a more fulfilling and productive work environment. By embracing this new model with an open mind and a willingness to adapt, we can create a more inclusive, connected, and productive work environment for all. So let’s welcome the hybrid office and make it feel like home!

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

The hybrid office is a new model that combines remote work with working in the office.
The hybrid office offers workers the flexibility and autonomy they desire.
The hybrid office model doesn’t provide a better work-life balance.
There are concerns that the hybrid office model may lead to a lack of community and connection with the workplace.
Companies are not investing in technology to facilitate communication and collaboration in the hybrid office.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

allow

lack

connection

communication

feel like

She looks upset, and I ______ asking her if she wants to talk about it.
Learning a new language can improve your ______ with people from different countries.
Please ______ me to borrow your pencil for a moment; I forgot mine at home.
The low grades on the test showed a ______ of studying and preparation.
The new employee quickly established a strong ______ with her colleagues.