Read the following notice/advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
RIVERSIDE YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
The Riverside Youth Film Festival will (1) ____ place at the Central Community Hall from 10 to 12 October. This year's festival is (2) ____ young filmmakers aged 15 to 22 who want to share their short films.
Entry to all screenings is free, but visitors are advised to book tickets online (3) ____ seats are limited. On the final evening, a panel of directors will choose the winning film, (4) ____ will receive a scholarship to a summer filmmaking course.
Anyone (5) ____ in volunteering during the festival should contact the organisers before 1 October. Please do not (6) ____ to bring a valid student card to attend the workshop sessions.
Question 1.
Read the following notice/advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
RIVERSIDE YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
The Riverside Youth Film Festival will (1) ____ place at the Central Community Hall from 10 to 12 October. This year's festival is (2) ____ young filmmakers aged 15 to 22 who want to share their short films.
Entry to all screenings is free, but visitors are advised to book tickets online (3) ____ seats are limited. On the final evening, a panel of directors will choose the winning film, (4) ____ will receive a scholarship to a summer filmmaking course.
Anyone (5) ____ in volunteering during the festival should contact the organisers before 1 October. Please do not (6) ____ to bring a valid student card to attend the workshop sessions.
Question 2.
Read the following notice/advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
RIVERSIDE YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
The Riverside Youth Film Festival will (1) ____ place at the Central Community Hall from 10 to 12 October. This year's festival is (2) ____ young filmmakers aged 15 to 22 who want to share their short films.
Entry to all screenings is free, but visitors are advised to book tickets online (3) ____ seats are limited. On the final evening, a panel of directors will choose the winning film, (4) ____ will receive a scholarship to a summer filmmaking course.
Anyone (5) ____ in volunteering during the festival should contact the organisers before 1 October. Please do not (6) ____ to bring a valid student card to attend the workshop sessions.
Question 3.
Read the following notice/advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
RIVERSIDE YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
The Riverside Youth Film Festival will (1) ____ place at the Central Community Hall from 10 to 12 October. This year's festival is (2) ____ young filmmakers aged 15 to 22 who want to share their short films.
Entry to all screenings is free, but visitors are advised to book tickets online (3) ____ seats are limited. On the final evening, a panel of directors will choose the winning film, (4) ____ will receive a scholarship to a summer filmmaking course.
Anyone (5) ____ in volunteering during the festival should contact the organisers before 1 October. Please do not (6) ____ to bring a valid student card to attend the workshop sessions.
Question 4.
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Read the following notice/advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
RIVERSIDE YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
The Riverside Youth Film Festival will (1) ____ place at the Central Community Hall from 10 to 12 October. This year's festival is (2) ____ young filmmakers aged 15 to 22 who want to share their short films.
Entry to all screenings is free, but visitors are advised to book tickets online (3) ____ seats are limited. On the final evening, a panel of directors will choose the winning film, (4) ____ will receive a scholarship to a summer filmmaking course.
Anyone (5) ____ in volunteering during the festival should contact the organisers before 1 October. Please do not (6) ____ to bring a valid student card to attend the workshop sessions.
Question 5.
Đăng ký miễn phí để làm cả 40 câu, AI chấm và phân tích ngay.
Read the following notice/advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
RIVERSIDE YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
The Riverside Youth Film Festival will (1) ____ place at the Central Community Hall from 10 to 12 October. This year's festival is (2) ____ young filmmakers aged 15 to 22 who want to share their short films.
Entry to all screenings is free, but visitors are advised to book tickets online (3) ____ seats are limited. On the final evening, a panel of directors will choose the winning film, (4) ____ will receive a scholarship to a summer filmmaking course.
Anyone (5) ____ in volunteering during the festival should contact the organisers before 1 October. Please do not (6) ____ to bring a valid student card to attend the workshop sessions.
Question 6.
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Read the following notice/advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
GREEN STREETS RECYCLING CAMPAIGN
Our neighbourhood is launching a new recycling campaign to cut (7) ____ of household waste sent to landfill. From next Monday, every street will be (8) ____ with three separate bins for paper, plastic, and food waste.
Residents are encouraged to rinse containers (9) ____ throwing them into the plastic bin, since dirty items cannot be recycled. A volunteer team will visit each street weekly to collect items (10) ____ are too large for the bins, such as old furniture.
(11) ____ household that takes part regularly will be entered into a monthly prize draw. For more details, please take a moment to (12) ____ in the short survey and leave it on your doorstep.
Question 7.
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Read the following notice/advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
GREEN STREETS RECYCLING CAMPAIGN
Our neighbourhood is launching a new recycling campaign to cut (7) ____ of household waste sent to landfill. From next Monday, every street will be (8) ____ with three separate bins for paper, plastic, and food waste.
Residents are encouraged to rinse containers (9) ____ throwing them into the plastic bin, since dirty items cannot be recycled. A volunteer team will visit each street weekly to collect items (10) ____ are too large for the bins, such as old furniture.
(11) ____ household that takes part regularly will be entered into a monthly prize draw. For more details, please take a moment to (12) ____ in the short survey and leave it on your doorstep.
Question 8.
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Read the following notice/advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
GREEN STREETS RECYCLING CAMPAIGN
Our neighbourhood is launching a new recycling campaign to cut (7) ____ of household waste sent to landfill. From next Monday, every street will be (8) ____ with three separate bins for paper, plastic, and food waste.
Residents are encouraged to rinse containers (9) ____ throwing them into the plastic bin, since dirty items cannot be recycled. A volunteer team will visit each street weekly to collect items (10) ____ are too large for the bins, such as old furniture.
(11) ____ household that takes part regularly will be entered into a monthly prize draw. For more details, please take a moment to (12) ____ in the short survey and leave it on your doorstep.
Question 9.
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Read the following notice/advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
GREEN STREETS RECYCLING CAMPAIGN
Our neighbourhood is launching a new recycling campaign to cut (7) ____ of household waste sent to landfill. From next Monday, every street will be (8) ____ with three separate bins for paper, plastic, and food waste.
Residents are encouraged to rinse containers (9) ____ throwing them into the plastic bin, since dirty items cannot be recycled. A volunteer team will visit each street weekly to collect items (10) ____ are too large for the bins, such as old furniture.
(11) ____ household that takes part regularly will be entered into a monthly prize draw. For more details, please take a moment to (12) ____ in the short survey and leave it on your doorstep.
Question 10.
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Read the following notice/advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
GREEN STREETS RECYCLING CAMPAIGN
Our neighbourhood is launching a new recycling campaign to cut (7) ____ of household waste sent to landfill. From next Monday, every street will be (8) ____ with three separate bins for paper, plastic, and food waste.
Residents are encouraged to rinse containers (9) ____ throwing them into the plastic bin, since dirty items cannot be recycled. A volunteer team will visit each street weekly to collect items (10) ____ are too large for the bins, such as old furniture.
(11) ____ household that takes part regularly will be entered into a monthly prize draw. For more details, please take a moment to (12) ____ in the short survey and leave it on your doorstep.
Question 11.
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Read the following notice/advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
GREEN STREETS RECYCLING CAMPAIGN
Our neighbourhood is launching a new recycling campaign to cut (7) ____ of household waste sent to landfill. From next Monday, every street will be (8) ____ with three separate bins for paper, plastic, and food waste.
Residents are encouraged to rinse containers (9) ____ throwing them into the plastic bin, since dirty items cannot be recycled. A volunteer team will visit each street weekly to collect items (10) ____ are too large for the bins, such as old furniture.
(11) ____ household that takes part regularly will be entered into a monthly prize draw. For more details, please take a moment to (12) ____ in the short survey and leave it on your doorstep.
Question 12.
Đăng ký miễn phí để làm cả 40 câu, AI chấm và phân tích ngay.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
Question 13. a. Thanks, that really helps. I'll update my CV before the deadline.
b. Could I ask you for some advice about my job application?
c. Of course, what would you like to know?
Đăng ký miễn phí để làm cả 40 câu, AI chấm và phân tích ngay.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
Question 14. a. I have attached my CV and a short cover letter for your consideration.
b. Dear Ms. Tran,
c. I am writing to apply for the volunteer position advertised on your website last week.
d. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
e. Best regards, Minh Anh
Đăng ký miễn phí để làm cả 40 câu, AI chấm và phân tích ngay.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
Đăng ký miễn phí để làm cả 40 câu, AI chấm và phân tích ngay.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
Question 16. a. That would be great. What time should I arrive?
b. We're looking for volunteers to help sort recyclables this Saturday.
c. Around eight in the morning, before the crowd arrives.
d. Sure, I'd love to join if you still need help.
Đăng ký miễn phí để làm cả 40 câu, AI chấm và phân tích ngay.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
Question 17. a. It also means considering which skills you enjoy using every day.
b. Choosing a career path is rarely a single decision made overnight.
c. Instead, it usually involves trying out different subjects and internships.
d. In the end, the goal is to find work that feels both useful and fulfilling.
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.
Last year, I decided to sell my old petrol motorbike and buy an electric one instead. At first, my parents were worried that the new bike (18) ____, since electric vehicles were still fairly new in our city. I promised them I would test it carefully before riding it to school every day.
The first thing I noticed was how quiet the ride felt. There was no engine noise, no exhaust smoke, and (19) ____ that used to bother me on the old bike. Charging was also simpler than I expected. Every evening, I plugged the battery into a socket at home, (20) ____ before I left for school the next morning.
Of course, the bike is not perfect. On longer trips, I sometimes worry about finding a charging station (21) ____, especially outside the city centre. Even so, whenever I ride past the petrol station near my house, I feel glad that I no longer have to (22) ____ the way I once did.
Looking back, switching to an electric motorbike has taught me that small daily choices can add up. If more students in my class made the same switch, our streets would be quieter and cleaner within a few years.
Question 18.
Đăng ký miễn phí để làm cả 40 câu, AI chấm và phân tích ngay.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.
Last year, I decided to sell my old petrol motorbike and buy an electric one instead. At first, my parents were worried that the new bike (18) ____, since electric vehicles were still fairly new in our city. I promised them I would test it carefully before riding it to school every day.
The first thing I noticed was how quiet the ride felt. There was no engine noise, no exhaust smoke, and (19) ____ that used to bother me on the old bike. Charging was also simpler than I expected. Every evening, I plugged the battery into a socket at home, (20) ____ before I left for school the next morning.
Of course, the bike is not perfect. On longer trips, I sometimes worry about finding a charging station (21) ____, especially outside the city centre. Even so, whenever I ride past the petrol station near my house, I feel glad that I no longer have to (22) ____ the way I once did.
Looking back, switching to an electric motorbike has taught me that small daily choices can add up. If more students in my class made the same switch, our streets would be quieter and cleaner within a few years.
Question 19.
Đăng ký miễn phí để làm cả 40 câu, AI chấm và phân tích ngay.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.
Last year, I decided to sell my old petrol motorbike and buy an electric one instead. At first, my parents were worried that the new bike (18) ____, since electric vehicles were still fairly new in our city. I promised them I would test it carefully before riding it to school every day.
The first thing I noticed was how quiet the ride felt. There was no engine noise, no exhaust smoke, and (19) ____ that used to bother me on the old bike. Charging was also simpler than I expected. Every evening, I plugged the battery into a socket at home, (20) ____ before I left for school the next morning.
Of course, the bike is not perfect. On longer trips, I sometimes worry about finding a charging station (21) ____, especially outside the city centre. Even so, whenever I ride past the petrol station near my house, I feel glad that I no longer have to (22) ____ the way I once did.
Looking back, switching to an electric motorbike has taught me that small daily choices can add up. If more students in my class made the same switch, our streets would be quieter and cleaner within a few years.
Question 20.
Đăng ký miễn phí để làm cả 40 câu, AI chấm và phân tích ngay.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.
Last year, I decided to sell my old petrol motorbike and buy an electric one instead. At first, my parents were worried that the new bike (18) ____, since electric vehicles were still fairly new in our city. I promised them I would test it carefully before riding it to school every day.
The first thing I noticed was how quiet the ride felt. There was no engine noise, no exhaust smoke, and (19) ____ that used to bother me on the old bike. Charging was also simpler than I expected. Every evening, I plugged the battery into a socket at home, (20) ____ before I left for school the next morning.
Of course, the bike is not perfect. On longer trips, I sometimes worry about finding a charging station (21) ____, especially outside the city centre. Even so, whenever I ride past the petrol station near my house, I feel glad that I no longer have to (22) ____ the way I once did.
Looking back, switching to an electric motorbike has taught me that small daily choices can add up. If more students in my class made the same switch, our streets would be quieter and cleaner within a few years.
Question 21.
Đăng ký miễn phí để làm cả 40 câu, AI chấm và phân tích ngay.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.
Last year, I decided to sell my old petrol motorbike and buy an electric one instead. At first, my parents were worried that the new bike (18) ____, since electric vehicles were still fairly new in our city. I promised them I would test it carefully before riding it to school every day.
The first thing I noticed was how quiet the ride felt. There was no engine noise, no exhaust smoke, and (19) ____ that used to bother me on the old bike. Charging was also simpler than I expected. Every evening, I plugged the battery into a socket at home, (20) ____ before I left for school the next morning.
Of course, the bike is not perfect. On longer trips, I sometimes worry about finding a charging station (21) ____, especially outside the city centre. Even so, whenever I ride past the petrol station near my house, I feel glad that I no longer have to (22) ____ the way I once did.
Looking back, switching to an electric motorbike has taught me that small daily choices can add up. If more students in my class made the same switch, our streets would be quieter and cleaner within a few years.
Question 22.
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30.
Across many countries, growing numbers of teenagers are starting their own small businesses while still in secondary school. Cheap smartphones, free social media accounts, and simple online payment tools have removed most of the barriers that once stopped young people from selling a product or a service. A student no longer needs a shop or a large amount of savings to reach customers; a phone camera and a delivery app are often enough.
One example is Lan Anh, a sixteen-year-old from Da Nang who began selling handmade bracelets through an online shop two years ago. She started with a small amount of pocket money, bought beads in bulk to keep costs low, and used short videos to show how each bracelet was made. Within a year, her shop was earning enough to cover her own school supplies, and she had begun teaching two younger classmates how to set up similar accounts.
To support this trend, a number of schools have begun setting up entrepreneurship clubs where students pitch ideas, receive feedback from local business owners, and sometimes win small grants to get started. Teachers involved in these clubs argue that the experience, whether a business succeeds or fails, gives students a practical understanding of risk, responsibility, and money that will serve them well long after graduation.
Question 23. What is the best title for the passage?
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30.
Across many countries, growing numbers of teenagers are starting their own small businesses while still in secondary school. Cheap smartphones, free social media accounts, and simple online payment tools have removed most of the barriers that once stopped young people from selling a product or a service. A student no longer needs a shop or a large amount of savings to reach customers; a phone camera and a delivery app are often enough.
One example is Lan Anh, a sixteen-year-old from Da Nang who began selling handmade bracelets through an online shop two years ago. She started with a small amount of pocket money, bought beads in bulk to keep costs low, and used short videos to show how each bracelet was made. Within a year, her shop was earning enough to cover her own school supplies, and she had begun teaching two younger classmates how to set up similar accounts.
To support this trend, a number of schools have begun setting up entrepreneurship clubs where students pitch ideas, receive feedback from local business owners, and sometimes win small grants to get started. Teachers involved in these clubs argue that the experience, whether a business succeeds or fails, gives students a practical understanding of risk, responsibility, and money that will serve them well long after graduation.
Question 24. According to paragraph 2, how did Lan Anh keep her costs low?
Đăng ký miễn phí để làm cả 40 câu, AI chấm và phân tích ngay.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30.
Across many countries, growing numbers of teenagers are starting their own small businesses while still in secondary school. Cheap smartphones, free social media accounts, and simple online payment tools have removed most of the barriers that once stopped young people from selling a product or a service. A student no longer needs a shop or a large amount of savings to reach customers; a phone camera and a delivery app are often enough.
One example is Lan Anh, a sixteen-year-old from Da Nang who began selling handmade bracelets through an online shop two years ago. She started with a small amount of pocket money, bought beads in bulk to keep costs low, and used short videos to show how each bracelet was made. Within a year, her shop was earning enough to cover her own school supplies, and she had begun teaching two younger classmates how to set up similar accounts.
To support this trend, a number of schools have begun setting up entrepreneurship clubs where students pitch ideas, receive feedback from local business owners, and sometimes win small grants to get started. Teachers involved in these clubs argue that the experience, whether a business succeeds or fails, gives students a practical understanding of risk, responsibility, and money that will serve them well long after graduation.
Question 25. The word "barriers" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____.
Đăng ký miễn phí để làm cả 40 câu, AI chấm và phân tích ngay.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30.
Across many countries, growing numbers of teenagers are starting their own small businesses while still in secondary school. Cheap smartphones, free social media accounts, and simple online payment tools have removed most of the barriers that once stopped young people from selling a product or a service. A student no longer needs a shop or a large amount of savings to reach customers; a phone camera and a delivery app are often enough.
One example is Lan Anh, a sixteen-year-old from Da Nang who began selling handmade bracelets through an online shop two years ago. She started with a small amount of pocket money, bought beads in bulk to keep costs low, and used short videos to show how each bracelet was made. Within a year, her shop was earning enough to cover her own school supplies, and she had begun teaching two younger classmates how to set up similar accounts.
To support this trend, a number of schools have begun setting up entrepreneurship clubs where students pitch ideas, receive feedback from local business owners, and sometimes win small grants to get started. Teachers involved in these clubs argue that the experience, whether a business succeeds or fails, gives students a practical understanding of risk, responsibility, and money that will serve them well long after graduation.
Question 26. The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to ____.
Đăng ký miễn phí để làm cả 40 câu, AI chấm và phân tích ngay.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30.
Across many countries, growing numbers of teenagers are starting their own small businesses while still in secondary school. Cheap smartphones, free social media accounts, and simple online payment tools have removed most of the barriers that once stopped young people from selling a product or a service. A student no longer needs a shop or a large amount of savings to reach customers; a phone camera and a delivery app are often enough.
One example is Lan Anh, a sixteen-year-old from Da Nang who began selling handmade bracelets through an online shop two years ago. She started with a small amount of pocket money, bought beads in bulk to keep costs low, and used short videos to show how each bracelet was made. Within a year, her shop was earning enough to cover her own school supplies, and she had begun teaching two younger classmates how to set up similar accounts.
To support this trend, a number of schools have begun setting up entrepreneurship clubs where students pitch ideas, receive feedback from local business owners, and sometimes win small grants to get started. Teachers involved in these clubs argue that the experience, whether a business succeeds or fails, gives students a practical understanding of risk, responsibility, and money that will serve them well long after graduation.
Question 27. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge for teenage entrepreneurs?
Đăng ký miễn phí để làm cả 40 câu, AI chấm và phân tích ngay.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30.
Across many countries, growing numbers of teenagers are starting their own small businesses while still in secondary school. Cheap smartphones, free social media accounts, and simple online payment tools have removed most of the barriers that once stopped young people from selling a product or a service. A student no longer needs a shop or a large amount of savings to reach customers; a phone camera and a delivery app are often enough.
One example is Lan Anh, a sixteen-year-old from Da Nang who began selling handmade bracelets through an online shop two years ago. She started with a small amount of pocket money, bought beads in bulk to keep costs low, and used short videos to show how each bracelet was made. Within a year, her shop was earning enough to cover her own school supplies, and she had begun teaching two younger classmates how to set up similar accounts.
To support this trend, a number of schools have begun setting up entrepreneurship clubs where students pitch ideas, receive feedback from local business owners, and sometimes win small grants to get started. Teachers involved in these clubs argue that the experience, whether a business succeeds or fails, gives students a practical understanding of risk, responsibility, and money that will serve them well long after graduation.
Question 28. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30.
Across many countries, growing numbers of teenagers are starting their own small businesses while still in secondary school. Cheap smartphones, free social media accounts, and simple online payment tools have removed most of the barriers that once stopped young people from selling a product or a service. A student no longer needs a shop or a large amount of savings to reach customers; a phone camera and a delivery app are often enough.
One example is Lan Anh, a sixteen-year-old from Da Nang who began selling handmade bracelets through an online shop two years ago. She started with a small amount of pocket money, bought beads in bulk to keep costs low, and used short videos to show how each bracelet was made. Within a year, her shop was earning enough to cover her own school supplies, and she had begun teaching two younger classmates how to set up similar accounts.
To support this trend, a number of schools have begun setting up entrepreneurship clubs where students pitch ideas, receive feedback from local business owners, and sometimes win small grants to get started. Teachers involved in these clubs argue that the experience, whether a business succeeds or fails, gives students a practical understanding of risk, responsibility, and money that will serve them well long after graduation.
Question 29. What can be inferred from the passage about schools' attitude toward teenage entrepreneurship?
Đăng ký miễn phí để làm cả 40 câu, AI chấm và phân tích ngay.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30.
Across many countries, growing numbers of teenagers are starting their own small businesses while still in secondary school. Cheap smartphones, free social media accounts, and simple online payment tools have removed most of the barriers that once stopped young people from selling a product or a service. A student no longer needs a shop or a large amount of savings to reach customers; a phone camera and a delivery app are often enough.
One example is Lan Anh, a sixteen-year-old from Da Nang who began selling handmade bracelets through an online shop two years ago. She started with a small amount of pocket money, bought beads in bulk to keep costs low, and used short videos to show how each bracelet was made. Within a year, her shop was earning enough to cover her own school supplies, and she had begun teaching two younger classmates how to set up similar accounts.
To support this trend, a number of schools have begun setting up entrepreneurship clubs where students pitch ideas, receive feedback from local business owners, and sometimes win small grants to get started. Teachers involved in these clubs argue that the experience, whether a business succeeds or fails, gives students a practical understanding of risk, responsibility, and money that will serve them well long after graduation.
Question 30. Which of the following best summarises the passage?
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.
When the pandemic forced offices around the world to close in 2020, many companies discovered that employees could stay productive without a desk in a shared building. Five years later, remote and hybrid arrangements are no longer a temporary emergency measure; for a large share of young employees entering the workforce today, working from home is simply the normal way a job begins.
None of this means remote work is a mistake for young employees; the flexibility it offers remains genuine and hard to give up once experienced. What is becoming clear, however, is that companies and new employees alike need to work harder, and more deliberately, to recreate the small moments of connection that used to happen without anyone planning them at all.
Question 31. Where in paragraph 3 does the following sentence best fit? "This gap in learning can matter just as much as a lack of formal training for a young career."
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.
When the pandemic forced offices around the world to close in 2020, many companies discovered that employees could stay productive without a desk in a shared building. Five years later, remote and hybrid arrangements are no longer a temporary emergency measure; for a large share of young employees entering the workforce today, working from home is simply the normal way a job begins.
None of this means remote work is a mistake for young employees; the flexibility it offers remains genuine and hard to give up once experienced. What is becoming clear, however, is that companies and new employees alike need to work harder, and more deliberately, to recreate the small moments of connection that used to happen without anyone planning them at all.
Question 32. The phrase "settle into their roles" in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by ____.
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.
When the pandemic forced offices around the world to close in 2020, many companies discovered that employees could stay productive without a desk in a shared building. Five years later, remote and hybrid arrangements are no longer a temporary emergency measure; for a large share of young employees entering the workforce today, working from home is simply the normal way a job begins.
None of this means remote work is a mistake for young employees; the flexibility it offers remains genuine and hard to give up once experienced. What is becoming clear, however, is that companies and new employees alike need to work harder, and more deliberately, to recreate the small moments of connection that used to happen without anyone planning them at all.
Question 33. The word "it" in paragraph 5 refers to ____.
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.
When the pandemic forced offices around the world to close in 2020, many companies discovered that employees could stay productive without a desk in a shared building. Five years later, remote and hybrid arrangements are no longer a temporary emergency measure; for a large share of young employees entering the workforce today, working from home is simply the normal way a job begins.
None of this means remote work is a mistake for young employees; the flexibility it offers remains genuine and hard to give up once experienced. What is becoming clear, however, is that companies and new employees alike need to work harder, and more deliberately, to recreate the small moments of connection that used to happen without anyone planning them at all.
Question 34. According to paragraph 2, what do many new graduates use their saved commuting time for?
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.
When the pandemic forced offices around the world to close in 2020, many companies discovered that employees could stay productive without a desk in a shared building. Five years later, remote and hybrid arrangements are no longer a temporary emergency measure; for a large share of young employees entering the workforce today, working from home is simply the normal way a job begins.
None of this means remote work is a mistake for young employees; the flexibility it offers remains genuine and hard to give up once experienced. What is becoming clear, however, is that companies and new employees alike need to work harder, and more deliberately, to recreate the small moments of connection that used to happen without anyone planning them at all.
Question 35. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge of remote work for junior employees?
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.
When the pandemic forced offices around the world to close in 2020, many companies discovered that employees could stay productive without a desk in a shared building. Five years later, remote and hybrid arrangements are no longer a temporary emergency measure; for a large share of young employees entering the workforce today, working from home is simply the normal way a job begins.
None of this means remote work is a mistake for young employees; the flexibility it offers remains genuine and hard to give up once experienced. What is becoming clear, however, is that companies and new employees alike need to work harder, and more deliberately, to recreate the small moments of connection that used to happen without anyone planning them at all.
Question 36. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.
When the pandemic forced offices around the world to close in 2020, many companies discovered that employees could stay productive without a desk in a shared building. Five years later, remote and hybrid arrangements are no longer a temporary emergency measure; for a large share of young employees entering the workforce today, working from home is simply the normal way a job begins.
None of this means remote work is a mistake for young employees; the flexibility it offers remains genuine and hard to give up once experienced. What is becoming clear, however, is that companies and new employees alike need to work harder, and more deliberately, to recreate the small moments of connection that used to happen without anyone planning them at all.
Question 37. The word "genuine" in paragraph 5 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____.
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.
When the pandemic forced offices around the world to close in 2020, many companies discovered that employees could stay productive without a desk in a shared building. Five years later, remote and hybrid arrangements are no longer a temporary emergency measure; for a large share of young employees entering the workforce today, working from home is simply the normal way a job begins.
None of this means remote work is a mistake for young employees; the flexibility it offers remains genuine and hard to give up once experienced. What is becoming clear, however, is that companies and new employees alike need to work harder, and more deliberately, to recreate the small moments of connection that used to happen without anyone planning them at all.
Question 38. What can be inferred about companies' current attitude toward junior employees working remotely?
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.
When the pandemic forced offices around the world to close in 2020, many companies discovered that employees could stay productive without a desk in a shared building. Five years later, remote and hybrid arrangements are no longer a temporary emergency measure; for a large share of young employees entering the workforce today, working from home is simply the normal way a job begins.
None of this means remote work is a mistake for young employees; the flexibility it offers remains genuine and hard to give up once experienced. What is becoming clear, however, is that companies and new employees alike need to work harder, and more deliberately, to recreate the small moments of connection that used to happen without anyone planning them at all.
Question 39. Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.
When the pandemic forced offices around the world to close in 2020, many companies discovered that employees could stay productive without a desk in a shared building. Five years later, remote and hybrid arrangements are no longer a temporary emergency measure; for a large share of young employees entering the workforce today, working from home is simply the normal way a job begins.
None of this means remote work is a mistake for young employees; the flexibility it offers remains genuine and hard to give up once experienced. What is becoming clear, however, is that companies and new employees alike need to work harder, and more deliberately, to recreate the small moments of connection that used to happen without anyone planning them at all.
Question 40. Which of the following best summarises the passage?
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Question 15. a. As a result, many companies now train staff to work alongside these systems rather than compete with them.
b. Artificial intelligence has changed the way many offices operate in the past five years.
c. For example, software can now sort documents and answer routine customer questions within seconds.
d. However, human judgement is still needed for tasks that require empathy or creativity.
e. Tasks that once took employees hours to finish are now completed almost instantly.
Running a business at this age brings more than pocket money, however. Teenage entrepreneurs often report that keeping track of orders, replying to customers, and finishing homework at the same time teaches them to manage their time far more carefully than any classroom lesson could. Many also learn basic accounting skills, since they must record what they earn and spend if they want the business to survive. That said, the path is rarely smooth: capital is limited, parents sometimes doubt the idea at first, and a single bad review can scare away new customers overnight.
Running a business at this age brings more than pocket money, however. Teenage entrepreneurs often report that keeping track of orders, replying to customers, and finishing homework at the same time teaches them to manage their time far more carefully than any classroom lesson could. Many also learn basic accounting skills, since they must record what they earn and spend if they want the business to survive. That said, the path is rarely smooth: capital is limited, parents sometimes doubt the idea at first, and a single bad review can scare away new customers overnight.
Running a business at this age brings more than pocket money, however. Teenage entrepreneurs often report that keeping track of orders, replying to customers, and finishing homework at the same time teaches them to manage their time far more carefully than any classroom lesson could. Many also learn basic accounting skills, since they must record what they earn and spend if they want the business to survive. That said, the path is rarely smooth: capital is limited, parents sometimes doubt the idea at first, and a single bad review can scare away new customers overnight.
Running a business at this age brings more than pocket money, however. Teenage entrepreneurs often report that keeping track of orders, replying to customers, and finishing homework at the same time teaches them to manage their time far more carefully than any classroom lesson could. Many also learn basic accounting skills, since they must record what they earn and spend if they want the business to survive. That said, the path is rarely smooth: capital is limited, parents sometimes doubt the idea at first, and a single bad review can scare away new customers overnight.
Running a business at this age brings more than pocket money, however. Teenage entrepreneurs often report that keeping track of orders, replying to customers, and finishing homework at the same time teaches them to manage their time far more carefully than any classroom lesson could. Many also learn basic accounting skills, since they must record what they earn and spend if they want the business to survive. That said, the path is rarely smooth: capital is limited, parents sometimes doubt the idea at first, and a single bad review can scare away new customers overnight.
Running a business at this age brings more than pocket money, however. Teenage entrepreneurs often report that keeping track of orders, replying to customers, and finishing homework at the same time teaches them to manage their time far more carefully than any classroom lesson could. Many also learn basic accounting skills, since they must record what they earn and spend if they want the business to survive. That said, the path is rarely smooth: capital is limited, parents sometimes doubt the idea at first, and a single bad review can scare away new customers overnight.
Running a business at this age brings more than pocket money, however. Teenage entrepreneurs often report that keeping track of orders, replying to customers, and finishing homework at the same time teaches them to manage their time far more carefully than any classroom lesson could. Many also learn basic accounting skills, since they must record what they earn and spend if they want the business to survive. That said, the path is rarely smooth: capital is limited, parents sometimes doubt the idea at first, and a single bad review can scare away new customers overnight.
Running a business at this age brings more than pocket money, however. Teenage entrepreneurs often report that keeping track of orders, replying to customers, and finishing homework at the same time teaches them to manage their time far more carefully than any classroom lesson could. Many also learn basic accounting skills, since they must record what they earn and spend if they want the business to survive. That said, the path is rarely smooth: capital is limited, parents sometimes doubt the idea at first, and a single bad review can scare away new customers overnight.
For many new graduates, this shift has brought real advantages. Commuting time that used to be spent on crowded buses can now go toward extra sleep, a side project, or a second job. Remote roles also let young workers live in cities with a lower cost of living while still earning a salary set for a larger, more expensive city. Surveys of recent graduates consistently show that flexible working hours rank among the most valued benefits of a first job, often above salary itself.
Yet working from a bedroom or a shared flat brings a cost that is easy to underestimate at first. [I] Young employees who join a company remotely often struggle to build the informal relationships that once formed naturally around a coffee machine or during a walk to a meeting room. [II] Without these small, unplanned conversations, junior staff can miss out on the kind of casual mentorship that helped earlier generations learn unwritten office rules. [III] Several recent studies have linked long stretches of remote work among junior staff to slower career progression compared with peers who spend at least some time in a physical office. [IV] Some companies have responded by asking new hires to come into the office more often than experienced staff.
In response, a growing number of employers have begun to rebuild the informal support that offices used to provide almost by accident. Some now pair every new hire with a more experienced colleague for regular video calls, while others hold optional social events, both online and in person, aimed specifically at junior staff. Companies that have tried these programmes report that new employees who take part settle into their roles noticeably faster and are less likely to leave within their first year. Even so, many managers admit that no video call can fully replace the value of simply being able to lean over a desk and ask a quick question.
For many new graduates, this shift has brought real advantages. Commuting time that used to be spent on crowded buses can now go toward extra sleep, a side project, or a second job. Remote roles also let young workers live in cities with a lower cost of living while still earning a salary set for a larger, more expensive city. Surveys of recent graduates consistently show that flexible working hours rank among the most valued benefits of a first job, often above salary itself.
Yet working from a bedroom or a shared flat brings a cost that is easy to underestimate at first. [I] Young employees who join a company remotely often struggle to build the informal relationships that once formed naturally around a coffee machine or during a walk to a meeting room. [II] Without these small, unplanned conversations, junior staff can miss out on the kind of casual mentorship that helped earlier generations learn unwritten office rules. [III] Several recent studies have linked long stretches of remote work among junior staff to slower career progression compared with peers who spend at least some time in a physical office. [IV] Some companies have responded by asking new hires to come into the office more often than experienced staff.
In response, a growing number of employers have begun to rebuild the informal support that offices used to provide almost by accident. Some now pair every new hire with a more experienced colleague for regular video calls, while others hold optional social events, both online and in person, aimed specifically at junior staff. Companies that have tried these programmes report that new employees who take part settle into their roles noticeably faster and are less likely to leave within their first year. Even so, many managers admit that no video call can fully replace the value of simply being able to lean over a desk and ask a quick question.
For many new graduates, this shift has brought real advantages. Commuting time that used to be spent on crowded buses can now go toward extra sleep, a side project, or a second job. Remote roles also let young workers live in cities with a lower cost of living while still earning a salary set for a larger, more expensive city. Surveys of recent graduates consistently show that flexible working hours rank among the most valued benefits of a first job, often above salary itself.
Yet working from a bedroom or a shared flat brings a cost that is easy to underestimate at first. [I] Young employees who join a company remotely often struggle to build the informal relationships that once formed naturally around a coffee machine or during a walk to a meeting room. [II] Without these small, unplanned conversations, junior staff can miss out on the kind of casual mentorship that helped earlier generations learn unwritten office rules. [III] Several recent studies have linked long stretches of remote work among junior staff to slower career progression compared with peers who spend at least some time in a physical office. [IV] Some companies have responded by asking new hires to come into the office more often than experienced staff.
In response, a growing number of employers have begun to rebuild the informal support that offices used to provide almost by accident. Some now pair every new hire with a more experienced colleague for regular video calls, while others hold optional social events, both online and in person, aimed specifically at junior staff. Companies that have tried these programmes report that new employees who take part settle into their roles noticeably faster and are less likely to leave within their first year. Even so, many managers admit that no video call can fully replace the value of simply being able to lean over a desk and ask a quick question.
For many new graduates, this shift has brought real advantages. Commuting time that used to be spent on crowded buses can now go toward extra sleep, a side project, or a second job. Remote roles also let young workers live in cities with a lower cost of living while still earning a salary set for a larger, more expensive city. Surveys of recent graduates consistently show that flexible working hours rank among the most valued benefits of a first job, often above salary itself.
Yet working from a bedroom or a shared flat brings a cost that is easy to underestimate at first. [I] Young employees who join a company remotely often struggle to build the informal relationships that once formed naturally around a coffee machine or during a walk to a meeting room. [II] Without these small, unplanned conversations, junior staff can miss out on the kind of casual mentorship that helped earlier generations learn unwritten office rules. [III] Several recent studies have linked long stretches of remote work among junior staff to slower career progression compared with peers who spend at least some time in a physical office. [IV] Some companies have responded by asking new hires to come into the office more often than experienced staff.
In response, a growing number of employers have begun to rebuild the informal support that offices used to provide almost by accident. Some now pair every new hire with a more experienced colleague for regular video calls, while others hold optional social events, both online and in person, aimed specifically at junior staff. Companies that have tried these programmes report that new employees who take part settle into their roles noticeably faster and are less likely to leave within their first year. Even so, many managers admit that no video call can fully replace the value of simply being able to lean over a desk and ask a quick question.
For many new graduates, this shift has brought real advantages. Commuting time that used to be spent on crowded buses can now go toward extra sleep, a side project, or a second job. Remote roles also let young workers live in cities with a lower cost of living while still earning a salary set for a larger, more expensive city. Surveys of recent graduates consistently show that flexible working hours rank among the most valued benefits of a first job, often above salary itself.
Yet working from a bedroom or a shared flat brings a cost that is easy to underestimate at first. [I] Young employees who join a company remotely often struggle to build the informal relationships that once formed naturally around a coffee machine or during a walk to a meeting room. [II] Without these small, unplanned conversations, junior staff can miss out on the kind of casual mentorship that helped earlier generations learn unwritten office rules. [III] Several recent studies have linked long stretches of remote work among junior staff to slower career progression compared with peers who spend at least some time in a physical office. [IV] Some companies have responded by asking new hires to come into the office more often than experienced staff.
In response, a growing number of employers have begun to rebuild the informal support that offices used to provide almost by accident. Some now pair every new hire with a more experienced colleague for regular video calls, while others hold optional social events, both online and in person, aimed specifically at junior staff. Companies that have tried these programmes report that new employees who take part settle into their roles noticeably faster and are less likely to leave within their first year. Even so, many managers admit that no video call can fully replace the value of simply being able to lean over a desk and ask a quick question.
For many new graduates, this shift has brought real advantages. Commuting time that used to be spent on crowded buses can now go toward extra sleep, a side project, or a second job. Remote roles also let young workers live in cities with a lower cost of living while still earning a salary set for a larger, more expensive city. Surveys of recent graduates consistently show that flexible working hours rank among the most valued benefits of a first job, often above salary itself.
Yet working from a bedroom or a shared flat brings a cost that is easy to underestimate at first. [I] Young employees who join a company remotely often struggle to build the informal relationships that once formed naturally around a coffee machine or during a walk to a meeting room. [II] Without these small, unplanned conversations, junior staff can miss out on the kind of casual mentorship that helped earlier generations learn unwritten office rules. [III] Several recent studies have linked long stretches of remote work among junior staff to slower career progression compared with peers who spend at least some time in a physical office. [IV] Some companies have responded by asking new hires to come into the office more often than experienced staff.
In response, a growing number of employers have begun to rebuild the informal support that offices used to provide almost by accident. Some now pair every new hire with a more experienced colleague for regular video calls, while others hold optional social events, both online and in person, aimed specifically at junior staff. Companies that have tried these programmes report that new employees who take part settle into their roles noticeably faster and are less likely to leave within their first year. Even so, many managers admit that no video call can fully replace the value of simply being able to lean over a desk and ask a quick question.
For many new graduates, this shift has brought real advantages. Commuting time that used to be spent on crowded buses can now go toward extra sleep, a side project, or a second job. Remote roles also let young workers live in cities with a lower cost of living while still earning a salary set for a larger, more expensive city. Surveys of recent graduates consistently show that flexible working hours rank among the most valued benefits of a first job, often above salary itself.
Yet working from a bedroom or a shared flat brings a cost that is easy to underestimate at first. [I] Young employees who join a company remotely often struggle to build the informal relationships that once formed naturally around a coffee machine or during a walk to a meeting room. [II] Without these small, unplanned conversations, junior staff can miss out on the kind of casual mentorship that helped earlier generations learn unwritten office rules. [III] Several recent studies have linked long stretches of remote work among junior staff to slower career progression compared with peers who spend at least some time in a physical office. [IV] Some companies have responded by asking new hires to come into the office more often than experienced staff.
In response, a growing number of employers have begun to rebuild the informal support that offices used to provide almost by accident. Some now pair every new hire with a more experienced colleague for regular video calls, while others hold optional social events, both online and in person, aimed specifically at junior staff. Companies that have tried these programmes report that new employees who take part settle into their roles noticeably faster and are less likely to leave within their first year. Even so, many managers admit that no video call can fully replace the value of simply being able to lean over a desk and ask a quick question.
For many new graduates, this shift has brought real advantages. Commuting time that used to be spent on crowded buses can now go toward extra sleep, a side project, or a second job. Remote roles also let young workers live in cities with a lower cost of living while still earning a salary set for a larger, more expensive city. Surveys of recent graduates consistently show that flexible working hours rank among the most valued benefits of a first job, often above salary itself.
Yet working from a bedroom or a shared flat brings a cost that is easy to underestimate at first. [I] Young employees who join a company remotely often struggle to build the informal relationships that once formed naturally around a coffee machine or during a walk to a meeting room. [II] Without these small, unplanned conversations, junior staff can miss out on the kind of casual mentorship that helped earlier generations learn unwritten office rules. [III] Several recent studies have linked long stretches of remote work among junior staff to slower career progression compared with peers who spend at least some time in a physical office. [IV] Some companies have responded by asking new hires to come into the office more often than experienced staff.
In response, a growing number of employers have begun to rebuild the informal support that offices used to provide almost by accident. Some now pair every new hire with a more experienced colleague for regular video calls, while others hold optional social events, both online and in person, aimed specifically at junior staff. Companies that have tried these programmes report that new employees who take part settle into their roles noticeably faster and are less likely to leave within their first year. Even so, many managers admit that no video call can fully replace the value of simply being able to lean over a desk and ask a quick question.
For many new graduates, this shift has brought real advantages. Commuting time that used to be spent on crowded buses can now go toward extra sleep, a side project, or a second job. Remote roles also let young workers live in cities with a lower cost of living while still earning a salary set for a larger, more expensive city. Surveys of recent graduates consistently show that flexible working hours rank among the most valued benefits of a first job, often above salary itself.
Yet working from a bedroom or a shared flat brings a cost that is easy to underestimate at first. [I] Young employees who join a company remotely often struggle to build the informal relationships that once formed naturally around a coffee machine or during a walk to a meeting room. [II] Without these small, unplanned conversations, junior staff can miss out on the kind of casual mentorship that helped earlier generations learn unwritten office rules. [III] Several recent studies have linked long stretches of remote work among junior staff to slower career progression compared with peers who spend at least some time in a physical office. [IV] Some companies have responded by asking new hires to come into the office more often than experienced staff.
In response, a growing number of employers have begun to rebuild the informal support that offices used to provide almost by accident. Some now pair every new hire with a more experienced colleague for regular video calls, while others hold optional social events, both online and in person, aimed specifically at junior staff. Companies that have tried these programmes report that new employees who take part settle into their roles noticeably faster and are less likely to leave within their first year. Even so, many managers admit that no video call can fully replace the value of simply being able to lean over a desk and ask a quick question.
For many new graduates, this shift has brought real advantages. Commuting time that used to be spent on crowded buses can now go toward extra sleep, a side project, or a second job. Remote roles also let young workers live in cities with a lower cost of living while still earning a salary set for a larger, more expensive city. Surveys of recent graduates consistently show that flexible working hours rank among the most valued benefits of a first job, often above salary itself.
Yet working from a bedroom or a shared flat brings a cost that is easy to underestimate at first. [I] Young employees who join a company remotely often struggle to build the informal relationships that once formed naturally around a coffee machine or during a walk to a meeting room. [II] Without these small, unplanned conversations, junior staff can miss out on the kind of casual mentorship that helped earlier generations learn unwritten office rules. [III] Several recent studies have linked long stretches of remote work among junior staff to slower career progression compared with peers who spend at least some time in a physical office. [IV] Some companies have responded by asking new hires to come into the office more often than experienced staff.
In response, a growing number of employers have begun to rebuild the informal support that offices used to provide almost by accident. Some now pair every new hire with a more experienced colleague for regular video calls, while others hold optional social events, both online and in person, aimed specifically at junior staff. Companies that have tried these programmes report that new employees who take part settle into their roles noticeably faster and are less likely to leave within their first year. Even so, many managers admit that no video call can fully replace the value of simply being able to lean over a desk and ask a quick question.