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You'll hear three co-workers — Grace, Luke, and Josh — weigh three options for a four-day work week.

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1What is the main topic being discussed?
Awhich company to work for
Bwhere to hold the team meeting
Cwho should lead the team
Dhow to switch to a four-day week
2What are Grace's top priorities at the moment?
Aa higher salary and a quieter office
Bfamily time and a plan that keeps customers happy
Ccareer success and popularity at work
Dthe cheapest plan and shorter shifts
3How did Grace likely learn about the options?
Aby visiting another company
Bby reading the company memo
Cby speaking to former employees
Dby getting advice from her boss
4Why is the "everyone off on Friday" plan taken off the list?
AIt would leave the phones unstaffed.
BIts hours are too long.
CIt has never been tried anywhere.
DThe younger staff dislike it.
5What does Grace, the speaker on the left, say she would rather have?
Aone full day off to recharge
Ba plan that guarantees a raise
Ca few minutes shaved off each shift
Da schedule chosen by management
6Why might the "let each team choose" plan be a risky choice?
AThe hours would be too long.
BNobody at the company has tried it before.
CIt would reduce everyone's total hours.
DIt may be too rigid for staff.
7What does Grace's husband think about the "let each team choose" plan?
AIt's the wrong plan for her.
BIt's as good as the Friday plan.
CIt's the most suitable option.
DIt's too hard to organize.
8Why is Grace discussing the plans with Luke and Josh?
AHer husband's advice was not very helpful.
BShe wants other outlooks on the plans.
CThey also run the customer-service desk.
DThey have already tried a four-day week.
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