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You'll hear three co-workers — Tara, Brett, and Naomi — discuss an unfair closing-shift schedule.

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1What problem are the colleagues discussing?
Awork hours
Ba new boss
Ca family issue
Dovertime pay
2What type of store do they work in?
Aa fitness centre
Ba department store
Ca sporting goods retailer
Da camping resort
3Why does Naomi, the speaker on the right, want some evenings off?
Ato spend time with family
Bto relax at home
Cto take a course
Dto go buy new gear
4Why does the boss give Naomi more closing shifts?
AOnly Naomi is qualified to do the work.
BHer colleagues can't do special orders.
CNaomi has to order the camping equipment.
DNaomi is the most experienced team lead.
5How does Brett, the speaker in the middle, feel about Naomi closing every night?
AHe thinks Naomi needs time with her family.
BHe thinks Naomi gets the quietest shifts.
CHe would prefer to close every night himself.
DNaomi's situation makes it easier for her.
6Why does Tara switch shifts with Naomi?
AShe enjoys closing shifts.
BIt helps both of them out.
CShe owes Naomi a favour.
DEvenings are less busy.
7How will their boss likely feel about the switch?
Adiscontent
Bsurprised
Cirritated
Daccepting
8How do the colleagues treat each other?
AThey're argumentative.
BThey're indifferent.
CThey're considerate.
DThey're unaccommodating.
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