Writing Test 6

Coworking: A creative solution
        When I left my job as a website developer at a small company for a position that allowed me to work full-time from home, I thought I had it made: I gleefully traded in my suits and dress shoes for sweatpants and
slippers. My frantic early-morning bagged lunch packing for a leisurely midday trip to my refrigerator. The novelty of this comfortable work-from-home life, however, [23] soon got worn off quickly. Within a month, I found
myself feeling isolated, despite having frequent email and instant messaging contact with my colleagues. I had become frustrated trying to solve difficult problems, with [24] no colleagues nearby to share ideas. It was during this time that I read an article [25] into coworking spaces.
The article, published by Forbes magazine, explained that coworking spaces are designated locations that, for a fee, individuals can use to conduct their work. The spaces are usually stocked with standard office [26] equipment, such as photocopiers, printers, and fax machines. [27] In
these locations, however, the spaces often include small meeting areas and larger rooms for hosting presentations. [28] The cost of launching a new coworking business in the United States is estimated to be approximately
$58,000.
        What most caught my interest, though, was a quotation from someone who described coworking spaces as "melting pots of creativity." The article refers to a 2012 survey in which [29] 64 percent of respondents noted that co-working spaces prevented them from completing tasks in a given time. The article goes on to suggest that the most valuable resources provided by
coworking spaces are actually the people [30] who use them.
[1] Thus, even though I already had all the equipment I needed in my home office, I decided to try using a coworking space in my city. [2] Because I was
specifically interested in coworking's reported benefits related to creativity. I chose a facility that offered a bright, open work area where I wouldn't be isolated. [3] Throughout the morning, more people appeared.
[4] Periods of quiet, during which everyone worked independently, were broken up occasionally with lively conversation. [31] I liked the experience so much that I now go to the coworking space a few times a week. Over time, I've gotten to know several of my coworking [32] colleagues: another website developer, a graphic designer, a freelance writer, and several mobile app coders. Even those of us who work in disparate fields are able to [33] share advice and help each other brainstorm. In fact, it's the diversity of their talents and experiences that makes my coworking colleagues so valuable.

Coworking: A creative solution
        When I left my job as a website developer at a small company for a position that allowed me to work full-time from home, I thought I had it made: I gleefully traded in my suits and dress shoes for sweatpants and
slippers. My frantic early-morning bagged lunch packing for a leisurely midday trip to my refrigerator. The novelty of this comfortable work-from-home life, however, [23] soon got worn off quickly. Within a month, I found
myself feeling isolated, despite having frequent email and instant messaging contact with my colleagues. I had become frustrated trying to solve difficult problems, with [24] no colleagues nearby to share ideas. It was during this time that I read an article [25] into coworking spaces.
The article, published by Forbes magazine, explained that coworking spaces are designated locations that, for a fee, individuals can use to conduct their work. The spaces are usually stocked with standard office [26] equipment, such as photocopiers, printers, and fax machines. [27] In
these locations, however, the spaces often include small meeting areas and larger rooms for hosting presentations. [28] The cost of launching a new coworking business in the United States is estimated to be approximately
$58,000.
        What most caught my interest, though, was a quotation from someone who described coworking spaces as "melting pots of creativity." The article refers to a 2012 survey in which [29] 64 percent of respondents noted that co-working spaces prevented them from completing tasks in a given time. The article goes on to suggest that the most valuable resources provided by
coworking spaces are actually the people [30] who use them.
[1] Thus, even though I already had all the equipment I needed in my home office, I decided to try using a coworking space in my city. [2] Because I was
specifically interested in coworking's reported benefits related to creativity. I chose a facility that offered a bright, open work area where I wouldn't be isolated. [3] Throughout the morning, more people appeared.
[4] Periods of quiet, during which everyone worked independently, were broken up occasionally with lively conversation. [31] I liked the experience so much that I now go to the coworking space a few times a week. Over time, I've gotten to know several of my coworking [32] colleagues: another website developer, a graphic designer, a freelance writer, and several mobile app coders. Even those of us who work in disparate fields are able to [33] share advice and help each other brainstorm. In fact, it's the diversity of their talents and experiences that makes my coworking colleagues so valuable.

[passage-header]Read the story given below and answer the question that follows:[/passage-header]
Kendra does not appreciate the life she has until a fire destroys her home and causes her to stay at her uncle Tom's house. Things are very different at her uncle's house: everyone who lives there - her aunt Claire, her cousins Jimmy and Denise, and their grandmother Susie - appreciates all that they have and receive. When Kendra finally returns home, she has a new perspective and a more appreciative attitude.