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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #2915 Telecommuting
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Telecommuting is not for everyone. It works best for people who are able to manage their own time and work independently. Unfortunately, even the most independent worker can start to feel isolated over time. Many telecommuters, for example, go into the office periodically in order to attend staff meetings or work with colleagues. Another issue many telecommuters face is the distractions of home life. It can be hard to concentrate on work when family members are demanding attention. In addition, some telecommuters find that spending their workday at home results in higher costs for electricity and heating. They may also have new expenses, such as paying for an Internet connection that they did not have before.

What are the disadvantages of telecommuting?

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Option 1: "Lonely feeling"

Explanation: The text states that even the most independent worker can start to feel isolated over time, indicating that loneliness is a disadvantage of telecommuting.

Option 2: "Missed staff meetings"

Explanation: The text mentions that many telecommuters go into the office periodically to attend staff meetings, which means they do not miss them, making this option incorrect.

Option 3: "Interruptions in work"

Explanation: The text highlights that distractions from family members can make it hard to concentrate on work, which supports the idea of interruptions as a disadvantage.

Option 4: "Problems with colleagues"

Explanation: The text does not mention any specific problems with colleagues; rather, it suggests that telecommuters may still interact with colleagues by going into the office.

Option 5: "Increased expenses"

Explanation: The text states that telecommuters may incur higher costs for electricity and heating, as well as new expenses like an Internet connection, indicating increased expenses as a disadvantage.

Option 6: "Manage their own time"

Explanation: The ability to manage their own time is presented as a positive aspect of telecommuting, not a disadvantage, making this option incorrect.

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