Enhance your skills in interpreting workplace documents with this quiz designed for IELTS General Reading learners. Explore scenarios involving memos, emails, notices, and company policies to improve comprehension relevant to professional environments.
An internal notice in the staff kitchen reads, 'Please label all food items with your name and date. Unlabeled items will be discarded every Friday at 4 PM.' What is the main purpose of this notice?
Explanation: The notice aims to inform staff about labeling requirements and consequences for unmarked food, which directly relates to storage rules. Announcing an event or providing a menu is not relevant as the notice focuses on labeling and disposal. Requesting cleaning volunteers is also unrelated, as the instructions do not mention help, only a process.
An email from your manager says, 'Submit your completed project reports to my office by 5 PM on Thursday. Late submissions may not be reviewed.' Which action should you take after finishing your report?
Explanation: The correct answer is to deliver the report on time to the specified location, as the email clearly sets this deadline. Sending the report by post after Thursday would be late, risking it not being reviewed. Filing it in the office cabinet does not follow the instruction to bring it to the manager directly. Waiting for another reminder would risk missing the deadline.
A document titled 'Workplace Health and Safety Policy' outlines company guidelines on emergency exits, Fire Drills, and first aid procedures. What type of document is this?
Explanation: This document is a company policy because it covers rules and procedures on broad workplace safety topics. A personal memo would be informal and directed to individuals, not company-wide guidance. A meeting agenda lists discussion topics, while a weekly update shares recent news, neither of which fits the described content.
The weekly rota states: 'Staff assigned to Station B: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – Grace, Tuesday and Thursday – Liam.' If today is Tuesday, who should report to Station B?
Explanation: According to the rota, Liam is scheduled for Station B on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so he should report today. Grace is only scheduled for other days, making her an incorrect option. Both cannot be correct as only one person is assigned each day. Selecting 'No one' ignores the schedule.
A workplace sign reads: 'Before operating the copier, ensure all paper trays are loaded and there are no error messages on the display screen.' What kind of text is this?
Explanation: This is an operating instruction because it provides specific steps for using equipment safely and correctly. A salary statement would relate to pay, not equipment use. A holiday request form collects leave information, while a feedback questionnaire asks for opinions, so neither matches the nature of the instruction.