B. READING (28 pts.) Read the text and answer the following questions. Please write your answers into the table below. 1. In a world where even outwardly appealing and forward-thinking companies are regularly exposed for treating employees poorly, where gender discrimination and racism are still reflected in our paychecks, and where the idea of work-life balance is more of a theoretical concept than something most professionals feel they can strive for, there's been a growing backlash against the idea of a dream job, with people tweeting that they don't have one because they don't dream of labor. Hard to argue with that 2. "The idea of a dream job as a destination at which to arrive, something you are rather than something you do, and a status symbol is definitely a reflection of the late-capitalistic, productivity-obsessed, puritanical, American norms," agrees Megan Hellerer, a career coach for under-fulfilled overachievers. She adds: The dream job concept is always looming in every coaching conversation I have in despair. It's understandable, then, that many young workers are pushing back against toxic modes of thought that place productivity and classically defined success above all else. Even before coronavirus, we had significantly less job security than our parents' generation did, but according to a recent survey by Deloitte, by May of 2020, one in five millennials had lost work. The millennial generation is also the first to make less money than those before it; a 2019 report by the think tank New America determined that millennials are earning, on average, 20% less than Boomers did at our age, despite being more highly educated. 3. Part of the problem may be that many of the jobs we collectively idealize like magazine editor, fashion designer, musician, etc. are hyper-competitive, often initially low-paying fields that require years of toughing it out in expensive cities, working crazy hours under people who believe you must pay your respect. Meanwhile, there are plenty of other jobs with less Hollywood potential that may ultimately lead to a happier lifestyle. And that's something more people are beginning to consider. "I have these two conflicting desires: to have a job that's exciting and fulfilling and that feels important to me, and to have a job that allows me to live somewhere that makes me happy, and potentially have children, and not have to be afraid of emergencies or just everyday expenses the way my parents were when I was growing up," says Lindsay, 22, a publicist in New York. 4. Many disillusioned workers are coming to the conclusion that they want a life where they work to live, rather than live to work. But it can be hard to admit when the job you thought would be a dream is really more of a waking nightmare, especially if you've already put years of hard work and expensive schooling into achieving it. Coronavirus and the resulting economic crisis, however, have sped up this process for many people, especially in industries where the pandemic has caused significant job cuts. Even for those who still have jobs, the events of this year have forced us to re-evaluate what's really important in life. For the past year and so has been a time of uncertainty and worry. The most important thing to remember is that your career is your own and it will be the backbone of your life. So, spend the time thinking about it researching it and planning it out. And, who knows! It may not be the path you expected but you might be surprised. Sometimes the best ideas and opportunities come out of times of great change and uncertainty. 1. Which of the following is mentioned in paragraph 1? (5 pts.) a) Working women encounter pay inequity at some companies regardless of their reputation. b) More and more companies are embracing the notion of work-life harmony to make their staff happier. c) Large corporations are obliged to exercise the labour laws to protect the rights of their workers. d) In high tech companies, the problem of racial bias based on the color of skin does not exist. 2. Go back to paragraph 2, and rewrite the sentence in bold and italic using your own words. Do not change its meaning and do not copy the exact words of the writer. (7 pts.) 3. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to paragraph 3? (5 pts.) a) Reaching an editorial position requires some sacrifice, hard work and a lot of effort. b) People are realizing that one can find satisfaction and happiness in even not best-paid jobs. c) Lindsay thinks that being enthusiastic about a job is the most significant aspect to take into consideration d) It is obvious that having a work-life equilibrium is one of the job aspirations of Lindsay. 4. In paragraph 4, the writer mentions Covid-19 pandemic and dream job relationship in order to - (7 pts.) (Do not Copy-Paste. Use your own words.) 5. Which of the following can be an appropriate title for this text? (4 pts.) a) A Guide for a Job Hunter in Times of High Unemployment b) The Pandemic and Its Effects on Young Job Seekers c) Saying Goodbye to Perfect Jobs d) Great Achievers are also Big Risk Takers