Watch the video and fill the gaps in the summary below.
Americans are apparently becoming more dissatisfied with the daily ______. A survey has found that worker dissatisfaction has been ______ ______ ______ for more than two decades. In 1987, about 60% of workers said they were satisfied, but today the figure is ______ to 45%.
Dissatisfaction is growing in relation to all aspects of jobs, including job security, ______, ______, bonuses and potential for growth. Some economists believe that this dissatisfaction could ______ innovation, and hurt ______ and ______.
Hello dear simon
I really appreciate for useful lessons
my answer is
1.grime 2 on the rise 3.down 4.wages 5.recognition 6.starve 7.competitiveness 8.productivity
Posted by: monir | September 20, 2011 at 11:21
Could you please say what the meaning of "daily grime" is?
Thank you
Posted by: monir | September 20, 2011 at 11:25
Hi Simon,
My answers are-
1-Grime
2-On the rise
3-Down
4-wages
5-recognition
6-stop
7-competitiveness
8-productivity
Posted by: shashikant | September 20, 2011 at 12:20
1-grime
2- on the rise
3-down
4-wages
5-recognition
6-hurt
7-
8- competitiveness
9-productivity
Posted by: ruth w | September 20, 2011 at 12:26
1. grime
2. on the rise
3. down
4. wages
5. recognition
6. stop
7. competitiveness
8. productivity
Posted by: seung | September 20, 2011 at 13:43
1- Grind _
2- On the rise
3- Down
4- Recognition
5- Stave
6- Competiveness
7- productivity
Posted by: sulaiman | September 20, 2011 at 14:07
Hi Simon,
My answers,
1.grime
2.on the rise
3.down
4.wages
5.recognition
6.stifle
7.competitiveness
8.productivity
Posted by: Marlon | September 20, 2011 at 14:35
Hi Simon,
My answers
1. Grime
2. on the rise
3. down
4. wage
5. recognition
6. stifo
7. comparativeness
8. productivity
Posted by: nmk | September 20, 2011 at 14:53
1.grind
2.on the rise
3.wages
4.recognition
5.
6.competetivenes
7.productivity
I didn't get the 5th
Posted by: Kathy | September 20, 2011 at 14:58
I missed the 3rd it should be down
Posted by: Kathy | September 20, 2011 at 15:01
Hi Simon,
Thank you for your lessons. Your website is really useful for the exam.
My answers are
1. grind
2. on the rise
3. stand
4. wages
5. recognition
6. stifle
7. competitiveness
8. productivity
Posted by: Win | September 20, 2011 at 15:49
1. grind
2. on the rise (all three words)
3. down
4. wages
5. recognition
6. stifle
7. competitiveness
8. productivity
Posted by: mehmet | September 20, 2011 at 19:28
My Answers
1)Grind
2)on the rise
3) down
4)wages
5)recognition
6)????????? strive
7)competitiveness
8)productivity
Posted by: TAHIR | September 20, 2011 at 19:50
My answer are:
1.-routine
2.-on the rise
3.-down
4.-
5.-recognition
6.-stable
7.-competitive
8.-productivity
thanks
Posted by: Grace | September 20, 2011 at 23:00
1.grime
2.on the rise
3.down
4.wages
5.recognition
6.stop
7.competitive
8.productivity
Posted by: young | September 21, 2011 at 00:36
Hi, Simon,
I bumped into Dialy Lessons with you by chance. I'm lucky to meet you.
1.grind
2.on the rise
3.down
4.wages
5.recognition
6.stifle
7.competitiveness
8.productivity
Posted by: Gwang-eun | September 21, 2011 at 07:49
1. Grime
2. On the rise
3. Ten
4. Wages. Recognition
5. Strive
6. America's competitiveness
7. Productivity
Thank you
Regards NANDA
Posted by: Nanda oli | September 21, 2011 at 09:48
CORRECT ANSWERS FROM SIMON:
1. grind
2. on the rise
3. down
4. wages
5. recognition
6. stifle (means: prevent, restrict, constrain)
7. competitiveness
8. productivity
NOTE:
"the daily grind" (not 'grime') is a phrase that is used to describe employment/work as a boring, monotonous routine e.g. "Many people are fed up with the daily grind" means that they don't like their jobs.
Posted by: Simon | September 21, 2011 at 12:37
OH it's from youtube...:( , I couldn't see it in China...
Posted by: Wanda | September 24, 2011 at 04:11
Hi Wanda,
I'll try to attach an audio version in future.
Posted by: Simon | September 26, 2011 at 09:42
:D Thank you very much MR Simon!!!
Posted by: Wanda | September 27, 2011 at 02:48
1.grain
2.on the rise
3.down
4
5.recognition
6.styfle
7.competitiveness
8.productivity
Posted by: Khalida | November 09, 2011 at 14:48
CORRECT ANSWERS FROM SIMON:
1. grind
2. on the rise
3. down
4. wages
5. recognition
6. stifle (means: prevent, restrict, constrain)
7. competitiveness
8. productivity
NOTE:
"the daily grind" (not 'grime') is a phrase that is used to describe employment/work as a boring, monotonous routine e.g. "Many people are fed up with the daily grind" means that they don't like their jobs.
Posted by: Simon | November 10, 2011 at 10:55