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You'll hear three co-workers — Priya, Theo, and Hassan — discuss a switch to a rotating-shift system.

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1What change is being discussed?
AThe company is switching to rotating shifts.
BThe company has rented out office space.
CTeam members are being given new duties.
DThe office is moving to a new location.
2What is Theo's biggest complaint?
Athat he will no longer work with the same people
Bthat the office will be louder than before
Cthat his overtime will not be paid
Dthat the building is too small
3Who would NOT be affected by the change?
Athose who request shifts in the app
Bthose who already work a fixed nine-to-five
Cthose who work overtime
Dthose who swap shifts often
4According to Hassan, the speaker on the right, what is an advantage of this change?
ATeams will always work together.
BBusiness will grow more quickly.
COvertime will no longer be needed.
DA partner can cover for you when you step out.
5What change has recently affected the company?
AIts business has grown a great deal.
BIt has moved into a new industry.
CIt has signed up for a team phone plan.
DIt has ended a flexible work schedule.
6What most upsets Priya, the speaker on the left?
Airregular work hours
Bdifficulty logging overtime
Cthe new scheduling app
Dless time together as a team
7What seems true about the three speakers?
AThey helped design the new system.
BThey were not consulted about the changes.
CThey spend the entire day on the phones.
DThey each have a private office.
8Why do the three people seem happy at the end?
AThey've mastered the new system already.
BThey've agreed on a workable plan to stay in touch.
CThey've decided to fight the new plan.
DThey've found new jobs elsewhere.
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