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Connected Lifestyles - Part 2: Open Cloze

This is a C2 Proficiency practice exam for Part 2: Open Cloze. The summary below keeps the exercise understandable, linkable, and accessible outside the interactive runner.

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For countless professionals, checking messages on the go has become second nature, something they would struggle to abandon even if they wished to. And (9) _______________ should they consider doing so? (10) _______________ all, being able to communicate instantly via portable devices allows them to remain connected wherever they are, whether standing in line, pausing briefly (11) _______________ appointments or simply passing (12) _______________ ahead of a journey. It is widely acknowledged that access to communication tools while (13) _______________ the move has increased demand for more advanced collaborative systems. What is (14) _______________, entirely new working patterns have emerged and, (15) _______________ a consequence, there is a widespread belief that productivity does not necessarily take (16) _______________. within the physical limits of a traditional workplace. This constant connectivity has fundamentally reshaped expectations around availability and responsiveness in the modern workplace.

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