Listening: Part 4

ACTIVITY 16: You will hear two experts, Ken and Flora, talking about job sharing. For questions 23-28, decide whether the opinions are expressed by only one of the speakers (choose KEN or FLORA), or whether both speakers agree (choose BOTH). Click the speaker to listen (maximum: twice). Then check the audio transcription and the answers.

23.  Job sharing enables part-timers to pursue their careers.

— KEN FLORA BOTH

24.  Employees who job-share may do their jobs more effectively.

— KEN FLORA BOTH

25.  Employers are thought to doubt the commitment of job sharers.

— KEN FLORA BOTH

26.  Job sharing affords employers many advantages.

— KEN FLORA BOTH

27.  Cooperative skills are essential for successful job sharing.

— KEN FLORA BOTH

28.  Job sharing may prove to be more expensive for employers.

— KEN FLORA BOTH