Use of English

A Changing Year

By 2026, people around the world are expected to notice how quickly daily life is (0) CHANGING. New technology is becoming more common in schools, offices and homes, and many tasks that once took hours can now be carried (1) .......... in minutes. At the same time, people are paying more attention to the environment, as rising temperatures and extreme weather continue to have a serious (2) .......... on everyday life. In many cities, public transport systems are being improved in order to (3) .......... down pollution and traffic. More companies are also allowing employees to work from home, which has led to a change in the way people (4) .......... out their day. However, not every development has been welcomed. Some workers are worried that machines may (5) .......... over jobs that were once done by humans. Even so, experts point (6) .......... that change is nothing new. The world has always adapted to new conditions, although the speed of change in 2026 seems greater than ever. For this reason, many people believe it is important to keep (7) .......... with new skills and ideas. Whether these changes will truly improve life depends (8) .......... how wisely they are managed.