Reading Read the text below and do the tasks. Working from Home: A New Reality In recent years, working from home has become normal for millions of people around the world. What was once a rare benefit is now a common practice in many industries. But is working from home always better than working in an office? There are many advantages to remote work. Employees save time and money because they do not need to commute. They can also create their own schedule and work when they are most productive. For parents, working from home offers more time with their children. Many people also say they feel less stressed without the daily rush of traffic. However, working from home also has disadvantages. Some employees feel lonely without daily contact with colleagues. It can be harder to communicate, and small problems sometimes become bigger because people do not talk face to face. Another challenge is separating work from personal life. When your home becomes your office, it can be difficult to stop thinking about work. Companies also see both sides. Some businesses save money on office space and report higher productivity. Others struggle to manage teams from a distance and worry about company culture. Some companies now offer hybrid models where employees work partly from home and partly in the office. The future of work will likely be flexible. Different people have different needs, and companies are learning to adapt. The key is finding what works best for both the employer and the employee. Exercises Choose the correct answer. 1) What is the main topic of the text? a) How to find a job b) The pros and cons of working from home c) The history of offices 2) According to the text, what is one advantage of working from home? a) You can meet more colleagues b) You save time by not commuting c) You get a higher salary 3) What disadvantage of remote work does the text mention? a) It costs more money b) People feel lonely without colleagues c) The work is less interesting 4) What is a hybrid model? a) Working only from home b) Working partly from home and partly in the office c) Working for two companies at once 5) What does the text say about the future of work? a) Everyone will return to offices b) Everyone will work from home c) Work will likely be flexible Is this statement true or false? 1) Working from home was very common many years ago. _ 2) Remote workers save time because they do not commute. _ 3) Communication is easier when working from home. _ 4) Some companies report higher productivity with remote work. _ 5) The text says there is only one way to work in the future. _ Write down the answers in your notebook, we'll check them later.