Reading
The readings were about two companies, which ones?
Starbucks, Wal-Mart
________ is a big issue in workplace surveillance.
Privacy
The film was a _______ at the box office.
flop
Which is more commonly used for subject?
gerund
Most people feel that companies have a ______ responsibility towards their employees.
social
Starbucks gives health insurance to its employees if they work this many hours per week.
20
Besides deterring theft, workplace monitoring can also _____ workers.
safeguard
I do not want to be a ______ to my parents, so I moved out!
burden
Which is more associated with unreal / future?
infinitive
This company exploited California.
Enron
Starbucks wants to be considered as the _____ place for socialization.
third
When trying to infer what a speaker means, you need to listen to their ______ of words.
choice
There is plenty of surveillance in the subway stations to _____ people from jumping the turnstiles.
deter
I am prepared _____ (pass) this test, as I concentrated on ______ (study) last night.
to pass, studying
Try not to take on so much work! You aren't as young as you used to be!
What does the phrase, TAKE ON mean?
accept
Wal-Mart has been _______ for _______ illegal immigrants.
criticized, exploiting / taking advantage of
Monitoring emails in the workplace can protect employees from harassment and ______ _____.
racial slurs
This only ________ the _________ on how dangerous COVID has been.
I regret _____ (inform) you that your credit card was declined. I suggest ______ (call) your bank.
to inform, calling
The _______ force behind the increasing prices for these shoes might be how popular they are!
driving
Wal-Mart doesn't pay salaries, they pay _____ to their employees! and these are so ____ that the employees need financial assistance.
wages, low
The US Postal Service uses ________ to monitor the length of _____ to deliver mail.
satellites, time
There is not much ______ for imagination in this job.
scope
I forgot _______ (bring) my book, but I checked my bag and it was there! I detest always ______ (go) back to see if I did something or not!
bringing, going
There is no _______ reason to force restaurant owners to have healthy food on their menus. However, some owners should just ________ and put it on their menus.
legitimate, concede / surrender / give up