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Aluno(a): c) By replacing human workers
Turma:
d) By causing delays and frustration

Technology is changing the world of work. Computers and

informational technology have become essential in many
3. What are some potential downsides to technology in the
jobs today. But, is this a good thing?
workplace?
On the one hand, technology can make work easier and
a) It can make work easier and faster
faster. It can help people communicate with each other
from far away and share information quickly. Technology b) It can help keep information safe
can also help keep information safe by using firewalls and
other security measures. c) It can break down and cause delays
However, there are some downsides to technology too. d) It can benefit everyone
Sometimes hardware or software can break down, causing
delays and frustration. And, some people worry that
technology will replace human workers altogether, leaving
many people without jobs. 4. What is one way that technology can help keep
information safe?
Despite these concerns, it's clear that technology is here to
stay in the world of work. It's important for people to learn a) By causing delays and frustration
how to use computers and other technology so they can be
successful in their jobs. And, as technology continues to b) By using firewalls and other security measures
evolve, it's important to think about how it can be used in a
way that benefits everyone. c) By replacing human workers

d) By sharing information quickly

1. "The advance of technology is based on making it fit in

so that you don't really even notice it, so it's part of
5. What is one concern that some people have about
everyday life." - Bill Gates
technology in the workplace?
2. "The robots are coming, whether we like it or not, and
a) It can make work easier and faster
will change our economy in dramatic ways." - Andrew
Yang b) It can help keep information safe
3. "Technology is nothing. What's important is that you c) It can break down and cause delays
have a faith in people, that they're basically good and
smart, and if you give them tools, they'll do wonderful d) It will replace human workers
things with them." - Steve Jobs

4. "The future is already here – it's just not evenly

distributed." - William Gibson 6. Why is it important for people to learn how to use
computers and other technology?
5. "The great growling engine of change – technology." -
Alvin Toffler a) So they can be successful in their jobs

Questions: b) So they can replace human workers

1. What is the main topic of the text? c) So they can cause delays and frustration

a) The benefits of technology in the workplace d) So they can keep information safe

b) The downsides of technology in the workplace

c) The importance of learning how to use technology in the 7. What is the author's opinion on the future of technology
workplace in the workplace?

d) The impact of technology on the world of work a) It will replace human workers altogether

b) It will benefit everyone

2. How can technology help people communicate with c) It will cause delays and frustration
each other?
d) It will break down and become obsolete b) Technology can help keep information safe

c) Technology is changing the world of work

8. What is the main idea of the first paragraph? d) Technology will replace human workers

a) Technology can make work easier and faster

b) Technology can help keep information safe 10. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

c) Technology is changing the world of work a) Technology can make work easier and faster

d) Technology will replace human workers b) Technology can help keep information safe

c) Technology is changing the world of work

9. What is the main idea of the second paragraph? d) Technology will replace human workers

a) Technology can make work easier and faster

Correct answers:

1. d

2. b

3. c

4. b

5. d

6. a

7. b

8. c

9. a

10. d