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I know that facing uncertainty at work can be stressful, particularly in the current economic climate. While I don't know the particulars of your situation, I can provide some general advice to help reduce the chance of being laid off.

Start by demonstrating your skills and value to your company. Meanwhile, show your talents on high-priority assignments. Provide regular progress updates on the financial impact directly related to your work. And share your accomplishments with your directors.

Next, take steps to make sure you are seen as vital to your clients. Often employers consider the impact layoffs will have on customer relations. However, it may leave a lasting impression on management and colleagues who may be very helpful in your future career.

To prepare for a layoff, take practical steps, such as updating your resume (简历) and

LinkedIn profile to highlight any promotions, new skills, projects, and educational achievements. Make use of your network on LinkedIn and other virtual platforms to connect with people in your field.

Financial preparations are also strongly advised. Review your budget and cut it where you can. Make sure you know the requirements for unemployment in your state as well as the anticipated benefit amount so that you can work that into any budget plans. And if possible, consider applying for new opportunities.

A. It will allow you to increase your savings.

B. They may not be aware of all that you've done.

C. A layoff may come as a shock to any employer.

D. While you plan for the best, prepare for the worst.

E. Of course, these steps may not always prevent a layoff.

F. One of the best ways to do that is by growing your skills.

G. This may mean volunteering for tasks that others don't want to do.

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In June, the world's biggest trial of a four-day work week kicked off in the UK. More than 3, 300 workers, based throughout the UK and(represent) more than 30 sectors of the UK economy, began receiving 100% of the pay for 80% of the time. Similar programs(choose) as a solution to the low-productivity in the workplace by several countries up to now, including the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, etc.

The campaign is aimed at enhancing employees' willingness(adjust) the work-life balance and stimulating higher work(efficient). For many workers, Mondays —or, more typically, Fridays —are transformed into something other thanregular workday. It may be as simple as making it a day of no meetings, which allows employees to catch up on projects they haven't finished, or as (extend) as a company wide move to a 32-hour week. For some companies, the four-day work week is a new recruiting tool that sides with a younger generation laying great emphasiswork-life balance. Besides， the ongoing pandemic (流行病) (speed) up the four-day trend currently.

carried out in some sectors, this work mode is by no means the mainstream, with potential negative effects. When Japan cut down working hours from 48 to 40 per week in the late 1980s and 1990s, their hardworking residents(remarkable)watched more TV and spent more time on personal grooming (仪容).

Who is the woman probably talking to?

What is the woman considering doing?

Why does the woman come to Jack's Salon?

What are the speakers mainly talking about?

Where does the man usually listen to the radio?

听材料，回答问题。

1. （1） What is the man going to do tomorrow?

   A . Have a good rest. B . Do the cleaning. C . Deal with his work.
3. （2） Where will the speakers go first?

   A . To the restaurant. B . To the laundry. C . To the supermarket.

听材料，回答问题。

1. （1） What will Jackson do this Saturday?

   A . Revise for a test. B . Go to an amusement park. C . Take the final exam.
3. （2） Why is Bobby mentioned in the conversation?

   A . He may help Jackson with the exam. B . He may join the woman. C . He has tickets to the amusement park.