redundant drudgery low-skilled job wages

2. By a vote of no confidence, Phillip is ______ from his position as CEO by Tom.

redundant repetitive ousted jobless

3. After I lost my job at the factory, I was ______ for 5 years. I lived on benefits.

menial ousted on the dole occupation

4. I’m really sorry. I’m so busy with tasks, I don’t think I can ______ any more.

oust take on up-skill jobless

5. The loss of business means that we’ll have to cut ______. The staff won’t be happy.

vocation employees wages drudgery

答案 1. 阅读课文并回答问题。

1. What historical example of technology causing a loss of jobs does the article give?

In the 19th century, the automated weaving machine caused manual workers to become redundant, sparking protests at the loss of their vocation.

2. True or False: Automation in the work place is a very new concept.

False. Automation in the work place is nothing new. Machines have been performing menial tasks on our behalf for years.

3. Approximately how much automation across all jobs is estimated by 2030?

A recent report from the McKinsey Global Institute states that nearly two thirds of all jobs could have at least 30% of their activities automated by 2030.

4. In the McKinsey Global Institute’s opinion, what will happen as jobs are lost to automation?

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