Lesson 8 - The future of work

What is the meaning of "cultural shift"?

• A change in people's way of thinking and behaving

• A shift in the geological composition of the Earth

• A shift in the market demand for cultural products

What does "conventional" mean?

• Unusual or non-standard

• In line with accepted standards or norms

• Unconventional

What does "expertise" mean?

• a) Being knowledgeable and skilled in a particular field

• b) Being a beginner in a particular field

• c) Being ignorant of a particular field

What does "industrial revolution" refer to?

• a) A period of major industrialization that occurred from the 18th to the 19th century

• b) A period of major technological advancement in the 21st century

• c) A period of major political revolution in the 20th century

What is the meaning of "guarantee"?

• a) A promise that something will happen or be provided

• b) A possibility that something might happen or be provided

• c) A condition that must be met for something to happen or be provided

What is the meaning of "fallacy"?

• A valid argument

• A mistaken belief or idea

• A logical conclusion

What does "parallel" mean?

• Two or more lines or objects that are always touching each other

• Two or more lines or objects that are always intersecting each other

• Two or more lines or objects that are always moving in the same direction without intersecting

What does "adequately" mean?

• To do something poorly or inadequately

• To do something in a satisfactory or acceptable manner

• To do something perfectly or excellently

What does "pensioned retirement" mean?

• The process of retiring from work and receiving a pension

• The process of receiving a pension without retiring from work

• The process of retiring from work without receiving a pension

What is the meaning of "dilemmas"?

• Easy situations where there is only one obvious choice

• Difficult situations where a choice must be made between two or more options, each of which has advantages and disadvantages

• Situations where no choice is required