Multiple Choice

Choose the correct option for each question.

1. What is the definition of work-life balance?

a) Working all the time without taking breaks
b) Finding an equal amount of time for work and personal life
c) Ignoring personal life for the sake of work
d) Balancing work and personal life efficiently

2. Why is work-life balance essential in the business world?

a) It helps employees avoid work altogether
b) It improves productivity and reduces burnout
c) It allows businesses to eliminate personal time for employees
d) It only benefits employees but not employers

3. Which of the following is a common consequence of an imbalance between work

and personal life?
a) Improved mental health
b) Increased job satisfaction
c) Stress and decreased well-being
d) Better work performance

4. How can companies promote work-life balance among their employees?

a) Encouraging long working hours
b) Providing flexible work arrangements
c) Ignoring employee needs
d) Offering no time off

5. Which of the following strategies can help individuals achieve work-life balance?
a) Multitasking to accomplish more tasks at once
b) Setting clear boundaries between work and personal life
c) Prioritizing work over family events
d) Avoiding vacations and breaks altogether

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate vocabulary words from the list provided. Each
word should be used only once:

flexitime overtime home-working core hours annual leave

statutory pay unpaid leave public holiday
 1. ________: Some companies allow their employees to work from home, providing
flexibility in their work location.

2. Employees may be eligible for ________ if they work beyond their regular working
hours.

3. Many companies offer ________, which allows employees to choose their start and
finish times within certain limits.

4. The office is open from 9 AM to 3 PM, and these are considered the ________ when
all employees should be present.

5. After working on a public holiday, employees are entitled to ________ to

compensate for their time off.

6. If an employee needs additional time off beyond their allocated vacation days,
they may take ________, but it won't be paid.

7. In some countries, employers are required to provide ________ to employees for

certain events like national celebrations.

8. During maternity or sickness, employees may receive ________ to support them

financially.

WRITING:
In your own words, write short answers to the following questions.
 1. Describe three potential benefits of maintaining a healthy work-life balance for
individuals and businesses.

2. Explain two common challenges employees might face in achieving work-life

balance and suggest possible solutions for each challenge.

3. Provide three examples of flexible work arrangements that a company can offer to
its employees to support work-life balance.

WRITING:

In a well-structured essay, discuss the importance of work-life balance for both

employees and employers. Include examples and strategies that individuals and
companies can adopt to achieve a better work-life balance. (140–180 words)