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a. commonplace |
good, successful and useful |
b. to share something |
things being done |
c. a rota system |
typical or normal |
d. resources |
to let someone use something with you |
e. effective |
a way of organising when people work |
f. activity |
things which you have, and they help and support you |
3. Now, listen to Professor Crystal talking about a new word that has come from the world of work. Answer these questions.
a. What is the word?
b. What does the word describe?
i. a new piece of office technology
ii. a way people work by sharing the work space
iii. the internet operations of a company
4. Listen again and decide if the following statements are true or false, according to Professor Crystal.
a. The word made a strong impression on Professor Crystal
b. Professor Crystal understood the meaning of the word immediately
c. The word is unusual these days
d. When hotdesking, people still have their own desk
e. Hotdesking means more desks are needed, but time is saved
5. What does the word ‘hot’ in ‘hotdesking’ suggest?
a. Anger and annoyance
b. A lot of energy or activity making something hotter
c. Fashionable or very modern
d. A lot of variety or change
6. Are the following sentences true or false?
a. The word is very useful and successful
b. In England, desks produce hot water vapour
c. You can make a verb and another noun from ‘hotdesking’