The future of work: Reading answers

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Answers 27–40

1. 27

   The first paragraph tells us about

   B: the extent to which AI will alter the nature of the work that people do. Multiple choice

2. 28

   According to the second paragraph, what is Stella Pachidi's view of the 'knowledge economy'?

   D: It is a key factor driving current developments in the workplace. Multiple choice

3. 29

   What did Pachidi observe at the telecommunications company?

   C: staff making sure that AI produces the results that they want Multiple choice

4. 30

   In his recently published research, Ewan McGaughey

   D: illustrates how changes in the job market can be successfully handled. Multiple choice

5. 31

   G: information Summary completion (word list)

6. 32

   E: reliance Summary completion (word list)

7. 33

   C: intuition Summary completion (word list)

8. 34

   F: confidence Summary completion (word list)

9. 35

   Greater levels of automation will not result in lower employment.

   B: Hamish Low Matching features

10. 36

    There are several reasons why AI is appealing to businesses.

    A: Stella Pachidi Matching features

11. 37

    AI's potential to transform people's lives has parallels with major cultural shifts which occurred in previous eras.

    C: Ewan McGaughey Matching features

12. 38

    It is important to be aware of the range of problems that AI causes.

    A: Stella Pachidi Matching features

13. 39

    People are going to follow a less conventional career path than in the past.

    B: Hamish Low Matching features

14. 40

    Authorities should take measures to ensure that there will be adequately paid work for everyone.

    C: Ewan McGaughey Matching features

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