Lesson 20 – Layoffs & AI

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Comprehension Check

1. Why did many tech companies announce layoffs?

A) To cut costs after profits fell
B) Because workers asked for it
C) Because technology stopped growing
D) Because offices closed forever

2. What happened to demand during the pandemic?

A) It soared
B) It plummeted
C) It stayed the same
D) It disappeared

3. Why are some jobs disappearing?

A) Because AI automates tasks
B) Because customers left
C) Because salaries grew
D) Because offices are too big

4. Who has better chances to be rehired?

A) Workers with AI skills
B) Workers without training
C) Workers avoiding change
D) Workers with no experience

5. What should workers do?

A) Upskill and adapt
B) Wait and do nothing
C) Avoid technology
D) Quit immediately

Vocabulary Matching

Layoffs
Soar
Plummet
Automation
Reskill
to rise very quickly
to fall suddenly
when workers lose jobs
using technology instead of people
learn new skills
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