ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT 2023 KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH THPT CHUYÊN HÙNG VƯƠNG - BÌNH DƯƠNG Mơn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi có 04 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Most universities have trained counselors who can reassure and console students who have academic or personal problems A sympathize B please C discourage D satisfy We had a whale of time as everything was quite fantastic A had a lot of time to play B had little time to play C felt disappointed D felt happy Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Success in the academic field depends on your number of qualifications A You are successful in the academic field, so you have more qualifications B The more qualifications you have, the more successful you are in the academic field C The more success you are in the academic field, the more qualifications you have D Your number of qualifications is a result of your success in the academic field "I'll return it tomorrow", said Sarah A Sarah agreed to come back the following day B Sarah offered to return it the following day C Sarah said she would return it tomorrow D Sarah promised to return it the following day I haven't gone to the cinema for ten years A It's ten years I haven't gone to the cinema B It was ten years ago I went to the cinema C The last time I went to the cinema was ten years D I last went to the cinema ten years ago Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fill in the blanks from to 10 As Earth's climate has warmed, a new pattern of more frequent and more intense weather events has unfolded around the world Scientists identify these extreme weather events based on the historical (6) _ of weather in a particular region They consider extreme weather events to be those (7) _ produce unusually high or low levels of rain or snow, temperature, wind, or (8) _effects Typically, these events are considered extreme if they are unlike 90% or 95% of similar weather events that happened before in that same area A warmer and moister atmosphere over the oceans makes it likely that the strongest hurricanes will be more intense, produce more rainfall, and possibly be larger In addition, global warming causes sea level to (9) , which increases the amount of seawater, along with more rainfall, that is pushed on to shore during coastal storms That seawater, along with more rainfall, can result in destructive flooding (10) global warming is likely making hurricanes more intense, scientists don't know yet if global warming is increasing the number of hurricanes each year The effect of global warming on the frequency, intensity, size, and speed of hurricanes remains a subject of scientific research A report B fact C record D account A whose B who C that D when A each B every C other D another A cause B grow C develop D rise 10 A While B Despite C When D During Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence 11 We had our landlord _ the broken window A fixing B to fix C fix D fixed 12 The sight of his pale face brought to me how ill he really was A house B life C place D home 13 Many companies not want to spend too much on waste _ as the cost is very high A release B process C disposal D discharge 14 By cutting down trees, we _ the natural habitat of birds and animals A injure B offend C hurt D damage 15 Your network is like gold _ it comes to your job search A because B when C but 16 _ electricity you use, your bill will be A The more/ the higher B The most / the higher C More/higher D The more / the high 17 I wish I had remembered your number Otherwise, I _ you D although A would have phoned B will have phoned C would phone D phoned 18 He asked me _ Robert and I said I did not know _ A whether I knew/ who had he been B that did I know/ who were her C If I knew/ who he was D that I knew/ who he had been 19 Many modern medicines are derived _ plants and animals A from B on C in D for 20 This picture makes me the time we were at elementary schools A drop out of B talk back to C think back on D make up for C economical D economize 21 Don't worry! He’ll the job as as possible A economically B economy 22 It is high time we had to some measures to protect endangered animals A use B bring C take D hold 23 Many plant and animal species are thought to be on the _ of extinction A state B mood C way D verge 24 This chess game is going to last ages They _ it until midnight A will finish B won't have finished C have finished D finish 25 An individual's learning styles refers to the preferential way in which the student absorbs, , comprehends and retains information A predicts B processes C surpasses D implants Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions 26 A hospital B benefit C equipment D memory 27 A enter B design C compete D attract Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions 28 It had been snowing all day A great many people managed to get to the end-of-term concert A As it had been snowing all day, a great many people could not get to the end-of-term concert B A lot of people did get to the end-of-term concert in spite of the heavy snow C Very few people were prevented from getting to the end-of-term concert by the heavy snow D Since there had been snow all day, it wasn't easy for people to get to the end-of-term concert 29 Harry didn't follow his parents' advice on choosing his career He regrets it A If Harry followed his parents' advice on choosing his career, he would regret it B Harry wishes he had followed his parents' advice on choosing his career C If only Harry followed his parents' advice on choosing his career D Harry regrets having followed his parents' advice on choosing his career Mark the letter at B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 30 Traditionally, the flag is risen in the morning and then taken down at night A risen B in the morning C taken D at night 31 The earth is the only planet with a large amount of oxygen in their atmosphere A The B with C amount D their 32 A paragraph is a portion of a text consists of one or more sentences related to the same idea A A paragraph B consists of C sentences D related to Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges 33 Two neighbors are talking to each other about their work Sanji: "I'm taking a break from my gardening There seems to be no end to the amount of work I have to do." Nico: " _” A I do, too B I'm glad I'm not in your shoes C There's no doubt about that D Not at all 34 Two friends are talking to each other at a class reunion Jimmy: " _” Jack: "I work at the bank." A Where did you work, Jack? B What you for a living, Jack? C How you do, Jack? D How are you doing, Jack? Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions 35 A combines B appoints C lives D decides 36 A ensure B culture C picture D nature Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions In the study of 15 countries, including the US, UK, Japan, India, Brazil, Argentina, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden, it was discovered that 41 percent of "highly mobile" employees (those who more often worked from home) considered themselves highly stressed as well, compared to only 25 percent of those who worked only on-site This news may come as a shock to many people who may consider a work-from-home lifestyle to be one that's less stressful and marked with more personal freedom Part of this stress experienced by those highly mobile workers may be due to the fact that those who work from home face a host of challenges that are unique to this particular setup It is true that most people love the flexibility that comes with working from home: getting up and going to sleep at times that are dictated more by one's personal body clock and tastes can be wonderfully liberating It can also get out of hand and feel stressful, however, to be free from the structure that once felt confining Likewise with the freedom from dealing with offensive co-workers While most people may enjoy having the freedom to choose who they interact with each day and love to avoid listening to office gossip, complaints, and politics, they may be surprised by the isolation they feel when their interactions aren't automatic and they need to put in an effort to see anyone at all Many of these factors may balance each other out stress-wise, but the recent UN study suggests that the increased reliance on mobile devices may push the work-from-home crowd over the edge into higher stress territory These experiences may come as a surprise to someone who is new to working at home, but they are commonly experienced They are also common sources of stress There must be more on these and other widespread sources of stress for those who live where they work, have zero commute time, and may not realize that they are not alone in the surprising sources of stress they face 37 Which is the most suitable title for the passage? A The Recent UN Study of Co-workers in Offices B Job and One's Personal Body Clock and Tastes C The Study of Workers in the 15 Countries D Research on Stress and Working from Home 38 The word "liberating" in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A free B sturdy C hateful D soulful 39 Which statement is NOT true, according to the passage? A Being too liberating at home can make people stressful B Many people like working from home since it gives more freedom C Working from home has its own particular challenges D It's quite easy for those who work from home to see and interact with others 40 The word "offensive" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A curious B friendly C unpleasant D naughty 41 According to the passage, what is one of the factors making work-from-home crowd more stressed? A dependence on mobile devices B difficulty in balancing their personal body clock C office gossip, complaints, and politics D moving to the edge of the society 42 The word "they" in paragraph refers to A complaints B most people C co-workers D interactions 43 Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A It is not a shock when coming to the high-stress of work-from-home crowd B There is the freedom of work-from-home employees from dealing with offensive co-workers C The reliance on technology at office makes on-site crowd more stressful D The stress percentage of work-from-home employees is lower than those working on-site Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Butterflies are among the most extensively studied insects—an estimated 90 percent of the world's species have scientific names As a consequence, they are perhaps the best group of insects for examining patterns of terrestrial biotic diversity and distribution Butterflies also have a favorable image with the general publiC Hence, they are an excellent group for communicating information on science and conservation issues such as diversity Perhaps the aspect of butterfly diversity that has received the most attention over the past century is the striking difference in species richness between tropical and temperate regions For example, in 1875 one biologist pointed out the diversity of butterflies in the Amazon when he mentioned that about 700 species were found within an hour's walk, whereas the total number found on the British islands did not exceed 66, and the whole of Europe supported only 321 This early comparison of tropical and temperate butterfly richness has been well confirmed A general theory of diversity would have to predict not only this difference between temperate and tropical zones, but also patterns within each region, and how these patterns vary among different animal and plant groups However, for butterflies, variation of species richness within temperate or tropical regions, rather than between them, is poorly understood Indeed, comparisons of numbers of species among the Amazon basin, tropical Asia, and Africa are still mostly "personal communication" citations, even for vertebrates In other words, unlike comparison between temperate and tropical areas, these patterns are still in the documentation phase In documenting geographical variation in butterfly diversity, some arbitrary, practical decisions are made Diversity, number of species, and species richness are used synonymously; little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution The New World butterflies make up the preponderance of examples because they are the most familiar species It is hoped that by focusing on them, the errors generated by imperfect and incomplete taxonomy will be minimized 44 The word "striking" in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A successful B confusing C noticeable D physical 45 Butterflies are a good example for communicating information about conservation issues because they A are simple in structure B have been given scientific names C are viewed positively by people D are found mainly in temperate climates 46 All of the followings are mentioned as being important parts of a general theory of diversityEXCEPT _ A differences between temperate and tropical zones B patterns of distribution of species in each region C variation of patterns of distribution of species among different animals and plants D migration among temperate and tropical zones 47 Which aspect of butterflies does the passage mainly discuss? A Their names B Their physical characteristics C Their diversity D Their adaptation to different habitats 48 The word "they" in paragraph refers to _ A insects B butterflies C patterns D issues Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 49 After some years of setting up the business, they are now left high and dry and have to make employees redundant A making a big profit B over budget C changing a lot D in difficulty without money 50 It is found that endangered species are often concentrated in areas that are poor and densely populated such as much of Asia and Africa A reduced B disappeared C threatened D increased ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT 2023 KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2023 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH THPT CHUYÊN HÙNG VƯƠNG - BÌNH DƯƠNG Mơn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi có 04 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, khơng kể thời gian phát đề HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI CHI TIẾT Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Most universities have trained counselors who can reassure and console students who have academic or personal problems A sympathize B please C discourage D satisfy Giải thích: A sympathize (v): cảm thơng, đồng cảm B please (v): làm vui lịng C discourage (v): làm nản chí D satisfy (v): làm thỏa mãn console (v): an ủi >< discourage Tạm dịch: Đa số trường đại học đào tạo cố vấn, người trấn an động viên sinh viên gặp vấn đề học tập vấn đề cá nhân → Chọn đáp án C We had a whale of time as everything was quite fantastic A had a lot of time to play B had little time to play C felt disappointed D felt happy Giải thích: A có nhiều thời gian để chơi B có thời gian để chơi C cảm thấy thất vọng D cảm thấy vui have a whale of a time: vui >< feel disappointed Tạm dịch: Chúng tận hưởng quãng thời gian vui thứ tốt đẹp → Chọn đáp án C Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Success in the academic field depends on your number of qualifications A You are successful in the academic field, so you have more qualifications B The more qualifications you have, the more successful you are in the academic field C The more success you are in the academic field, the more qualifications you have D Your number of qualifications is a result of your success in the academic field Giải thích: Thành cơng lĩnh vực học thuật phụ thuộc vào số lượng cấp bạn A Bạn thành cơng lĩnh vực học thuật, bạn có nhiều cấp B Bạn có nhiều cấp, bạn thành công lĩnh vực học thuật C Bạn thành công lĩnh vực học thuật, bạn có nhiều cấp D Số lượng cấp bạn kết thành công lĩnh vực học thuật bạn → Chọn đáp án B "I'll return it tomorrow", said Sarah A Sarah agreed to come back the following day B Sarah offered to return it the following day C Sarah said she would return it tomorrow D Sarah promised to return it the following day Giải thích: “Tơi trả vào ngày mai.”, Sarah nói A Sarah đồng ý quay lại vào ngày hôm sau B Sarah đề nghị trả vào ngày hơm sau C Sai ngữ pháp, chưa chuyển tomorrow thành the following day D Sarah hứa trả vào ngày hôm sau → Chọn đáp án D I haven't gone to the cinema for ten years A It's ten years I haven't gone to the cinema B It was ten years ago I went to the cinema C The last time I went to the cinema was ten years D I last went to the cinema ten years ago Giải thích: Tơi khơng đến rạp chiếu phim 10 năm A Sai ngữ pháp B Sai ngữ pháp C Sai ngữ pháp D Tôi đến rạp chiếu phim lần cuối vào 10 năm trước Cấu trúc: S + have/has not + V3/V-ed + for (time) = S + last + v2/V-ed + (time) ago → Chọn đáp án D Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fill in the blanks from to 10 As Earth's climate has warmed, a new pattern of more frequent and more intense weather events has unfolded around the world Scientists identify these extreme weather events based on the historical (6) _ of weather in a particular region They consider extreme weather events to be those (7) _ produce unusually high or low levels of rain or snow, temperature, wind, or (8) _effects Typically, these events are considered extreme if they are unlike 90% or 95% of similar weather events that happened before in that same area A warmer and moister atmosphere over the oceans makes it likely that the strongest hurricanes will be more intense, produce more rainfall, and possibly be larger In addition, global warming causes sea level to (9) , which increases the amount of seawater, along with more rainfall, that is pushed on to shore during coastal storms That seawater, along with more rainfall, can result in destructive flooding (10) global warming is likely making hurricanes more intense, scientists don't know yet if global warming is increasing the number of hurricanes each year The effect of global warming on the frequency, intensity, size, and speed of hurricanes remains a subject of scientific research Giải thích: TẠM DỊCH: As Earth's climate has warmed, a new pattern of Vì khí hậu Trái Đất ấm lên, hình thái more frequent and more intense weather events has gồm kiện thời tiết thường xuyên unfolded around the world Scientists identify these dội diễn khắp giới Các nhà khoa extreme weather events based on the historical học xác định kiện thời tiết cực đoan record of weather in a particular region They dựa ghi chép lịch sử thời tiết khu vực cụ consider extreme weather events to be those that thể Họ xem kiện thời tiết cực đoan produce unusually high or low levels of rain or kiện gây lượng mưa lượng tuyết, nhiệt độ, snow, temperature, wind, or other effects gió, hay hiệu ứng khác cao thấp bất Typically, these events are considered extreme if thường Thông thường, kiện xem they are unlike 90% or 95% of similar weather cực đoan chúng không giống 90% 95% events that happened before in that same area so với kiện thời tiết tương tự xảy Cụm từ (Collocations): take a measure: thực biện pháp Tạm dịch: Đã đến lúc cần tiến hành số biện pháp để bảo vệ động vật có nguy bị tuyệt chủng → Chọn đáp án C 23 Many plant and animal species are thought to be on the _ of extinction A state B mood C way D verge Giải thích: Thành ngữ (Idioms): be on the verge of something: bờ vực Tạm dịch: Nhiều lồi thực vật động vật cho bờ vực bị tuyệt chủng → Chọn đáp án D 24 This chess game is going to last ages They _ it until midnight A will finish B won't have finished C have finished D finish Giải thích: Chia thì: Diễn tả hành động, việc hoàn thành trước thời điểm tương lai → TLHT Tạm dịch: Trò cờ vua kéo dài lâu Họ khơng kết thúc nửa đêm → Chọn đáp án B 25 An individual's learning styles refers to the preferential way in which the student absorbs, , comprehends and retains information A predicts B processes C surpasses D implants Giải thích: Kiến thức từ vựng: - predict (v): dự báo - process (v): xử lý (thông tin) - surpass (v): vượt qua - implant (v): cấy ghép Tạm dịch: Phong cách học tập cá nhân cách mà học sinh ưu tiên việc tiếp thu, xử lý, lĩnh hội lưu giữ thông tin → Chọn đáp án B Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions 26 A hospital B benefit C equipment D memory Giải thích: A hospital /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/ (n): bệnh viện B benefit /ˈben.ɪ.fɪt/ (n): lợi ích C equipment /ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/ (n): thiết bị D memory /ˈmem.ər.i/ (n): trí nhớ, ký ức Đáp án C có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2, đáp án lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ → Chọn đáp án C 27 A enter B design C compete D attract Giải thích: A enter /ˈen.tər/ (v): vào, bước vào B design /dɪˈzaɪn/ (v): thiết kế C compete /kəmˈpiːt/ (v): cạnh tranh D attract /əˈtrækt/ (v): thu hút, hấp dẫn Đáp án A có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất, đáp án lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ → Chọn đáp án A Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions 28 It had been snowing all day A great many people managed to get to the end-of-term concert A As it had been snowing all day, a great many people could not get to the end-of-term concert B A lot of people did get to the end-of-term concert in spite of the heavy snow C Very few people were prevented from getting to the end-of-term concert by the heavy snow D Since there had been snow all day, it wasn't easy for people to get to the end-of-term concert Giải thích: Tuyết rơi ngày Rất nhiều người đến buổi hịa nhạc cuối khóa A Vì tuyết rơi ngày, nhiều người đến buổi hịa nhạc cuối khóa B Rất nhiều người đến buổi hịa nhạc cuối khóa tuyết rơi dày đặc C Rất nhiều người đến buổi hịa nhạc cuối khóa tuyết rơi dày đặc D Vì tuyết rơi ngày, khơng dễ để người đến buổi hịa nhạc cuối khóa → Chọn đáp án B 29 Harry didn't follow his parents' advice on choosing his career He regrets it A If Harry followed his parents' advice on choosing his career, he would regret it B Harry wishes he had followed his parents' advice on choosing his career C If only Harry followed his parents' advice on choosing his career D Harry regrets having followed his parents' advice on choosing his career Giải thích: Harry khơng nghe theo lời khun bố mẹ anh việc chọn nghề nghiệp Anh hối hận A Nếu Harry nghe theo lời khuyên bố mẹ anh việc chọn nghề nghiệp, anh hối hận B Harry ước anh nghe theo lời khuyên bố mẹ anh việc chọn nghề nghiệp C Sai phải lùi QKHT, trái với tình khứ D Harry hối hận nghe theo lời khuyên bố mẹ anh việc chọn nghề nghiệp → Chọn đáp án B Mark the letter at B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 30 Traditionally, the flag is risen in the morning and then taken down at night A risen B in the morning C taken D at night Giải thích: Kiến thức từ vựng: - rise (v): tăng - raise (v): giơ lên, nâng lên Sửa: risen → raised Tạm dịch: Theo truyền thống, cờ kéo lên vào buổi sáng sau hạ xuống vào buổi tối → Chọn đáp án A 31 The earth is the only planet with a large amount of oxygen in their atmosphere A The B with C amount D their Giải thích: Chủ ngữ số vật ‘the earth’ → dùng tính từ sở hữu “its” Sửa: their → its Tạm dịch: Trái Đất hành tinh có lượng lớn khí oxi khí → Chọn đáp án D 32 A paragraph is a portion of a text consists of one or more sentences related to the same idea A A paragraph B consists of C sentences D related to Giải thích: Rút gọn mệnh đề quan hệ: Mệnh đề quan hệ dạng chủ động rút gọn cách lược bỏ đại từ to be (nếu có), chuyển V sang V-ing Sửa: consists of → consisting of Tạm dịch: Một đoạn văn phần văn bao gồm nhiều câu liên quan đến ý → Chọn đáp án B Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges 33 Two neighbors are talking to each other about their work Sanji: "I'm taking a break from my gardening There seems to be no end to the amount of work I have to do." Nico: " _” A I do, too B I'm glad I'm not in your shoes C There's no doubt about that D Not at all Giải thích: A Tơi B May không bận bịu bạn C Chắc chắn D Không Tạm dịch: Hai người hàng xóm nói chuyện với cơng việc họ - Sanji: “Tôi nghỉ tay lát làm vườn Dường số lượng công việc mà phải làm vô tận.” - Nico: “May không bận bịu bạn.” → Chọn đáp án B 34 Two friends are talking to each other at a class reunion Jimmy: " _” Jack: "I work at the bank." A Where did you work, Jack? B What you for a living, Jack? C How you do, Jack? D How are you doing, Jack? Giải thích: A Bạn làm việc đâu, Jack? B Bạn làm nghề gì, Jack? C Dạo bạn nào, Jack? D Bạn dạo nào, Jack? Tạm dịch: Hai người bạn nói chuyện với buổi họp lớp - Jimmy: “Bạn làm nghề gì, Jack?” - Jack: “Tơi làm ngân hàng.” → Chọn đáp án B Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions 35 A combines Giải thích: B appoints C lives D decides A combines /kəmˈbaɪnz/: kết hợp B appoints /əˈpɔɪnts/: bổ nhiệm C lives /lɪvz/: sống D decides /dɪˈsaɪdz/: định Đáp án B có âm “s” phát âm /s/, đáp án lại phát âm /z/ → Chọn đáp án B 36 A ensure B culture C picture D nature Giải thích: A ensure /ɪnˈʃɔːr/ (v): đảm bảo B culture /ˈkʌl.tʃər/ (n): văn hóa C picture /ˈpɪk.tʃər/ (n): tranh, ảnh D nature /ˈneɪ.tʃər/ (n): thiên nhiên Đáp án A có âm “ure” phát âm /ɔːr/, đáp án lại phát âm /ər/ → Chọn đáp án A Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions In the study of 15 countries, including the US, UK, Japan, India, Brazil, Argentina, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden, it was discovered that 41 percent of "highly mobile" employees (those who more often worked from home) considered themselves highly stressed as well, compared to only 25 percent of those who worked only on-site This news may come as a shock to many people who may consider a work-from-home lifestyle to be one that's less stressful and marked with more personal freedom Part of this stress experienced by those highly mobile workers may be due to the fact that those who work from home face a host of challenges that are unique to this particular setup It is true that most people love the flexibility that comes with working from home: getting up and going to sleep at times that are dictated more by one's personal body clock and tastes can be wonderfully liberating It can also get out of hand and feel stressful, however, to be free from the structure that once felt confining Likewise with the freedom from dealing with offensive co-workers While most people may enjoy having the freedom to choose who they interact with each day and love to avoid listening to office gossip, complaints, and politics, they may be surprised by the isolation they feel when their interactions aren't automatic and they need to put in an effort to see anyone at all Many of these factors may balance each other out stress-wise, but the recent UN study suggests that the increased reliance on mobile devices may push the work-from-home crowd over the edge into higher stress territory These experiences may come as a surprise to someone who is new to working at home, but they are