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1. Read the text and try to figure out the meaning of the highlighted words.

Creating a positive work environment is essential for any business to thrive. It’s important to cultivate an atmosphere that is conducive to productivity and collaboration, where employees feel comfortable expressing their aspirations and ideas. A diverse array of employees with different backgrounds and experiences can bring fresh perspectives and reasoning to the table.

One way to promote a positive work environment is to delegate tasks to different members to blend their strengths and achieve the best possible outcome. This not only helps alleviate workload but also shows trust and confidence in their abilities.

Communication can also play a significant role in creating a positive work environment. It’s not just about verbal communication, but also non-verbal cues such as body language. It’s important to decipher these cues correctly, as they can often convey more than words themselves. Simple gestures like smiling or nodding can go a long way in making someone feel valued and respected. On the other hand, condescending behaviour can create tension and lead to a hostile work environment.

When working together, it’s important to collate all the information and ideas to determine what will work best. This can be done through brainstorming sessions or team meetings. However, it’s crucial not to fall into cliché methods of teamwork. Blistering pace and excessive pressure can lead to burnout and negatively impact the work environment. Instead, it’s important to find a balance between efficiency and well-being.

2. Match the words with the definitions.

3. Complete the sentences with the words from the previous exercise.

1. He’s trying very hard to _____________________ and develop his critical thinking skills.

2. A _____________________ work environment which allows cooperation is essential in a workplace.

3. Arnold has spent much of his working life _____________________ the data on which his study is based.

4. It’s too early to predict the_____________________ of the election.

5. Italy has _____________________ geographical regions, including mountains and valleys.

6. Janet _____________________ the tasks to Bob as Mr Smith had intended.

7. Julie has lots of career _____________________; she dreams of being a manager one day.

8. Larry’s _____________________ tone was both patronising and annoying.

9. Lewis sometimes finds it difficult to _____________________ the meaning behind Mark’s body language.

10. Mary refused to let her leg injury keep her from _____________________ her goal of taking part in the marathon.

11. Mr Jones _____________________ the task to the rest of the team.

12. Prague offers a subtle _____________________ of traditional and historical choices for tourists to enjoy.

13. Technology is advancing at a _____________________ pace; personal computing is completely different from how it was fifteen years ago.

14. The correct working environment can be _____________________ to employee productivity.

15. Although it’s challenging, I need to _____________________ the five-page article into a concise and informative summary for my presentation.

16. The _____________________ lighting in the office created a feeling of relaxation and calmness.

17. The _____________________ behind the company decision was very well-thought through.

18. There is a wide _____________________ of software available on the office computers, which offers staff a great deal of flexibility.

19. Young children often use gestures and _____________________ cues to express what they want.

20. Young staff expect more from their employers than the tired _____________________ of having sofas or bean bags in the office.

Key

Match the words with the definitions.

Complete the sentences with the words from the previous exercise.

1. He’s trying very hard to cultivate and develop his critical thinking skills.

2. A collaborative work environment which allows cooperation is essential in a workplace.

3. Arnold has spent much of his working life collating the data on which his study is based.

4. It’s too early to predict the outcome of the election.

5. Italy has diverse geographical regions, including mountains and valleys.

6. Janet allocated the tasks to Bob as Mr Smith had intended.

7. Julie has lots of career aspirations; she dreams of being a manager one day.

8. Larry’s condescending tone was both patronising and annoying.

9. Lewis sometimes finds it difficult to decipher the meaning behind Mark’s body language.

10. Mary refused to let her leg injury keep her from attaining her goal of taking part in the marathon.

11. Mr Jones delegated the task to the rest of the team.

12. Prague offers a subtle blend of traditional and historical choices for tourists to enjoy.

13. Technology is advancing at a blistering pace; personal computing is completely different from how it was fifteen years ago.

14. The correct working environment can be conducive to employee productivity.

15. Although it’s challenging, I need to condense the five-page article into a concise and informative summary for my presentation.

16. The ambient lighting in the office created a feeling of relaxation and calmness.

17. The reasoning behind the company decision was very well-thought through.

18. There is a wide array of software available on the office computers, which offers staff a great deal of flexibility.

19. Young children often use gestures and non-verbal cues to express what they want.

20. Young staff expect more from their employers than the tired cliché of having sofas or bean bags in the office.