Use of English - Multiple Choice

Shared Services

The sharing economy has (0) GROWN rapidly over the last decade and has changed the way many people think about ownership. Instead of buying expensive items that may only be used occasionally, consumers can now pay to use them when they are (1) .......... . This idea has led to the success of services that allow people to rent cars, tools or even spare rooms from others. Supporters argue that this model makes better (2) .......... of resources and can reduce waste. It may also provide people with an extra source of income, especially if they have something that is in good condition but not in regular (3) .......... . However, critics point (4) .......... that the system is not always fair. In some cases, workers have few rights, and local businesses may struggle to (5) .......... up with large online platforms. Even so, the popularity of these services continues to rise. As technology improves, more people are likely to take (6) .......... in this new way of buying and selling. Whether this trend will bring long-term benefits depends (7) .......... how well governments manage it. What is clear, however, is that the sharing economy is here to stay and is already having a major (8) .......... on modern life.