Empower p 82. Technology in the Workplace. A Letter to the Editor. Word Formation Cloze

Task description:

An English language magazine is inviting readers to submit letters in response to the following excerpt from an article: "The 21st century workplace requires more technological skills than ever before." You decide to submit a letter expressing your views. You should briefly describe your experience using technology, explain the reasons why it has become important and assess the impact it has in the workplace. Write your letter in 250 words.

Sample answer:

Dear Editor,

Having (1)___________ (THOROUGH)  read your article on technology in the workplace in the last issue of your magazine, I would like to put forth my (2)___________ (OBSERVE) on the subject. New (3)____________ (TECHNOLOGY) devices, considered to be (4)______________ (INNOVATE) tools, have indeed (5)__________________ (REVOLUTION) the way businesses operate. It is my strong belief that they will define the future of the workplace.

(6)___________ (PERSON), I have a lot of high tech experience and I am very confident in my (7)______________ (ABLE) to learn any new computing programs quickly. In fact, I cannot imagine living without my mobile phone as I (8)______________ (FREQUENT) check status (9)___________ (DATE) from various (10)___________ (WORK) sites and keep in touch with my 100+ social media friends and followers.

There is no doubt that the (11)_____________ (ADOPT) of (12)____________ (SOPHISTICATION) technology (13)_____________ (WITH) the workplace has become (14)____________ (ESSENCE) in recent years. The (15)___________ (APPEAR) reason for this is that the (16)_____________ (LATE) tech tools allow (17)_______________ (EMPLOY) and companies to be more (18)___________ (EFFICACY) in the (19)_____________ (GLOBE) (20)___________________ (PLACE).

That being the case, technological (21)_________________ (HOW) is required for the (22)_______________ (MAJOR) of industries since it makes life easier for all (23)___________ (WORK) (24)____________ (PROFESSION).

It is my (25)_________________ (CONSIDER) opinion that technology has impacted businesses (26)____________________ (SIGNIFY). As markets shift with higher (27)_____________ (FREQUENT), businesses have become (28)____________ (EXTREME) (29)____________ (RELY) on technology. This is because computers and (30)_____________ (MACHINE) perform many tasks and cut costs for businesses while increasing (31)__________________ (PRODUCTION). (32)________________ (SIMILAR) the internet has improved communication since information can be transferred (33)____________ (INSTANT), allowing businesses to offer their services across the globe.

On the whole, any business without some level of technical (34)_____________ (SAVVINESS) are (35)_______________ (LIKE) to succeed in the future. It is therefore critical that businesses embrace change and new technologies in the digital age to stay (36)___________ (FLOAT). Thank you for considering my views.

Yours faithfully,

Adam Jones


KEY


1. thoroughly

 

 

 

2. observations

 

 

 

3. technological

 

 

 

4. innovative

 

 

 

5. revolutionised

 

 

 

6. Personally

 

 

 

7. ability

 

 

 

8. frequently

 

 

 

9. updates

 

 

 

10. networking

 

 

 

11. adoption

 

 

 

12. sophisticated

 

 

 

13. within

 

 

 

14. essential

 

 

 

15. apparent

 

 

 

16. latest

 

 

 

17. employees

 

 

 

18. efficient

 

 

 

19. global

 

 

 

20. marketplace

 

 

 

21. know-how

 

 

 

22. majority

 

 

 

23. working

 

 

 

24. professionals

 

 

 

25. considered

(one's) considered opinion

One's opinion after giving a topic adequate attention and careful thought. Sp. después de haberlo pensado/ considerado detenidamente, creo que. E.g. In light of these circumstances, what, in your considered opinion, would be the best way to structure the company? In my considered opinion, ‘Trainspotting’ is one of the best British movies ever made.




26. significantly

signify: to be a sign of something. Mean. signify something E.g. This decision signified a radical change in their policies 




27. frequencies/frequency

high/low frequency (= happening often/not very often) E.g. a society with a high/low frequency of stable marriages.

 

 

 

28. extremely

 

 

 

29. reliant

Reliant on/upon somebody/something needing somebody/something in order to survive, be successful, etc. Dependent. E.g. The hostel is heavily reliant upon charity. Businesses have become increasingly reliant on complicated computing systems.The service has become heavily reliant on government support.

 

 

 

30. machinery

 

 

 

31. productivity /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/

 

 

 

32. Similarly 

 

 

 

33. instantaneously/ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəsli/

 

 

 

34. savvy

savvy noun/ˈsævi/ [uncountable] ​practical knowledge or understanding of something. E.g. political savvy. Skill isn’t enough—you need savvy too.

Origin

Late 18th century originally black and pidgin English imitating Spanish sabe usted ‘you know’.

 

savvy adjective/ˈsævi/ (comparative savvier, superlative savviest) ​having practical knowledge and understanding of something; having common sense. E.g. savvy shoppers. Most of his clients were financially savvy enough to know a good deal when they saw one.

savviness  /ˈsavɪnəs/ noun (mass noun) ​practical knowledge or understanding of something; the ability to make good judgements. E.g. her vast experience and innate political savviness.

 

 

 

35. unlikely

 

 

 

36. afloat

(of a business, etc.) having enough money to pay debts; able to survive

  • They will have to borrow £10 million next year, just to stay afloat.
  • They had to sell their assets to keep the business afloat

 

 

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