Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the questions. The...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the questions.

The rise of remote work has given birth to a new lifestyle: the digital nomad. These are professionals who perform their jobs online while constantly moving between cities or countries. For many, the lifestyle symbolises freedom and self-reliance. However, behind the Instagram-perfect images of laptops by the beach lies a complicated reality. True flexibility requires stable Internet access, financial discipline, and mental resilience qualities often romanticised but seldom discussed.

Companies, too, have discovered both benefits and drawbacks of employing remote teams scattered across time zones. On the one hand, firms gain access to a global talent pool, save on office rent, and enhance employee satisfaction. On the other hand, coordination becomes difficult, and maintaining team culture without face-to-face contact is challenging. [I] Some employers therefore adopt "digital surveillance," using software to monitor workers' keystrokes or screen activity— an approach that raises ethical concerns about privacy and trust.

This new culture has also transformed tourism. Cities from Lisbon to Bali now advertise co-working spaces, high-speed Wi-Fi, and short-term visas designed for nomads. The influx of remote workers boosts local economies but also pushes up housing prices, sometimes displacing residents. [II] Economists warn that such "nomad ghettos" may deepen inequality between foreigners and locals, especially in developing nations where salaries differ greatly.

While the future of work will likely remain hybrid, experts caution against assuming that mobility equals happiness. Constant travel can blur the line between leisure and labour, leading to burnout. True freedom, they argue, lies not in endless movement but in the ability to choose stability when desired. [III] If remote work is to be genuinely sustainable, it must balance flexibility with fairness for both employees and the communities they inhabit. [IV]

Question 20. According to paragraph 1, the digital nomad lifestyle ____________.

A. allows professionals to disconnect completely from work pressure

B. requires strong personal management and adaptability

C. ensures constant access to luxurious travel experiences

D. discourages people from pursuing financial independence