Exercises for CAE Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English, Paper One, Reading

1. Building managers ignored complaints from office workers because

• A.they thought the workers were lazy
  B.there was nothing really wrong
  C.their companies would lose money
  D.the workers were suffering from hysteria
  

2. People become lethargic from stuffy conditions when

• A.too many people smoke
  B.air is recycled
  C.photocopiers don't work properly
  D.the air is too dry
  

3. Office workers worry less and feel less stress

• A.in an ozone-free environment
  B.when there is less dust in the atmosphere
  C.in natural light
  D.in an open-plan office
  

4. Workers stay away from work more often when

• A.the office is air-conditioned
  B.they have to use a computer screen
  C.there are no plants in the office
  D.the office has polluted natural air
  

5. According to a health expert, office workers

• A.need more convenient working conditions
  B.shouldn't be allowed to eat at their desks
  C.need to get more exercise
  D.are too isolated