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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
For many people, working from home, or ’WFH’, has also come to mean ’WFB’ working from bed. Getting dressed and commuting to an office has been replaced by splashing wate and cracking open a computer as you settle back under your blanket. 
A staggering number of people are setting up shop on their mattresses. According to a 2020 study, 72% of 1,000 Americans surveyed said they had worked remotely from their bed during the pandemic- a 50% increase since the start of the crisis. One in 10 reported they spent” most or all of their workweek”- 24-to-40 hours or more- in bed. This is especially true of young workers; in the UK, workers aged 18 to 34 are the least likely to have a proper desk and chair and are twice as likely to work from bed than older workers. 
But WFB isn’t just for lack of a proper chair- many simply love the cosiness and ease of the set-up. On Instagram, the Work From Bed hashtag pulls up thousands of photos, many of them featuring smiling people snuggled up in their pyjamas with cups of coffee, maybe even breakfast on a tray.
But the reality is that turning your bed into your office can trigger a slew of health problems, both psychological and physical. And even if you don’t notice them now, adverse effects- possibly permanent- could emerge later on in life.
Question: 1

According to the passage, which of the following is true of the new style of working during the pandemic?

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Look for clues in the passage that refer to new habits or behaviors associated with the pandemic, such as working from bed or wearing casual attire while working.
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  • Waking up and getting dressed for work
  • Eating and working at the same time
  • Working from bed in your nightclothes
  • Using proper office furniture for work
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The correct answer is "Working from bed in your nightclothes." According to the passage, many people have adopted the practice of working from bed, and how people are working in their pyjamas with coffee in hand.
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Question: 2

The phrase ‘setting up shop on their mattresses’ in the second paragraph means that people started:

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When interpreting idiomatic expressions, look for clues that point to the literal meaning of the phrase in context.
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  • opening new business establishments
  • working from home instead of going to office
  • using their beds as office space instead of a desk
  • using mattresses because they didn’t have chairs
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The Correct Option is C

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The correct answer is "using their beds as office space instead of a desk." The phrase "setting up shop on their mattresses" refers to people using their beds as a space to work from, particularly during the pandemic, as described in the passage.
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Question: 3

The author uses the Instagram #WorkFromBed hashtag to show how:

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When interpreting a question about trends or social behavior, focus on how the action is described as increasing or becoming more widespread.
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  • lots of people all over the world follow this particular hashtag
  • many people around the world are Instagram users
  • working from bed is gaining popularity around the world
  • people like to post pictures of themselves working from bed
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The Correct Option is C

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The correct answer is "working from bed is gaining popularity around the world." The passage mentions that the #WorkFromBed hashtag pulls up thousands of photos, highlighting the growing trend of working from bed during the pandemic.
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Question: 4

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true of ‘WFB’?

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Look for statements in the passage that describe changes in behavior due to specific events, like the pandemic in this case.
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  • Working from bed is easier than working from home.
  • Before the pandemic, Americans did not work from bed.
  • Youngsters tend to WFB, whereas older people prefer to work from a proper desk and chair.
  • Access to appropriate furniture is not a factor leading to WFB.
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The Correct Option is B

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The correct answer is "Before the pandemic, Americans did not work from bed." According to the passage, a significant number of people started working from bed during the pandemic, suggesting that this was not a common practice before then.
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Question: 5

Which of the following sentence best captures the main idea of the passage?

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When identifying the main idea of a passage, look for a sentence that covers both the positive aspects and potential drawbacks mentioned in the text.
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  • Though people did work from bed prior to the pandemic, the number has increased sharply during this period.
  • While working from bed is comfortable in the short term, it could have consequences for one’s health in the long term.
  • ‘WFB’ as the new-age office owes its popularity to Instagram where youngsters have shown how one can work in comfort.
  • People, especially youngsters, enjoy ‘WFB’ as it doesn’t need furniture and is cosy, but they are unaware of its health hazards.
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The Correct Option is D

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The correct answer is "People, especially youngsters, enjoy ‘WFB’ as it doesn’t need furniture and is cosy, but they are unaware of its health hazards." This option best captures the main idea of the passage, highlighting the appeal of working from bed (WFB) but also pointing out the potential health concerns.
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