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开场白：

Today Thursday, September 1st! Can’t believe that we are heading towards the last month of the third quarter of year 2022. Time flies! But, finally summer is over and let’s say to Fall.

In today’s program, let’s talk about stories of remote work. Technology has made it possible for many jobs to be conducted remotely. Given how brutal the commuting could be, working from home is cherished by many workers. It was particular popular in the pandemic. So, as the pandemic is gradually winding down, so how is remote work today?

As usual, we begin the program with a trivia question.

It seems that Spanish is gaining momentum. So how many countries’ official language is Spanish? The answer will be revealed in the end of the program.

Daily Phrase:

Take a swipe: to direct criticism or insults toward (a particular person or group) 借机讽刺

新闻摘要：

Goldman Sachs lifts all COVID protocols, orders staff to return to office full-time (New York Post)
Workers Face Pressure As Top Companies Push Post-Labor Day Return to Office (Newsweek)
Apple’s return-to-office order sparks anxiety across tech workers (The Irish Times)
Is the work-from-home debate already over? (Guardian)

Word of the Day (WoD):

Protocol: the official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions. 规则
Controversy: disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and heated. 争议

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