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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #4384 Lunch breaks
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Lunch breaks at work are obligatory by law yet many people work through them in the belief that they will get more work done or to give the impression that they are hardworking and constantly on the job. A recent study reported that 56 per cent of workers don't take their full lunch break or eat at their desk, and a staggering 25 per cent skip lunch altogether a few times a week. However, it has been shown that this is the wrong approach and, in fact, reduces productivity. Taking time out to wind down is necessary to help concentration and to combat stress and fatigue, especially if you work in a cognitively demanding field.

What does the author say about lunch breaks?

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Option 4: "Too many workers misuse their allotted breaks."

Explanation: This option accurately reflects the author's point that many workers do not take their full lunch breaks or skip them altogether, which is described as a misuse of their allotted breaks. The text supports this by providing statistics on workers' behaviors regarding lunch breaks.

Option 1: "Employers act illegally by not giving breaks."

Explanation: The text states that lunch breaks are obligatory by law, but it does not claim that employers are acting illegally. Instead, it focuses on the behavior of workers who choose to skip breaks, not on employers' actions.

Option 2: "Working through the break increases the amount of work completed."

Explanation: The text argues that working through lunch actually reduces productivity, contradicting this option. It highlights that taking breaks is necessary for concentration and combating stress.

Option 3: "Less work gets done during the lunch hour."

Explanation: This option misinterprets the text. The author does not state that less work is done during the lunch hour; rather, it emphasizes that skipping breaks leads to reduced overall productivity.

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