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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 111
GENERAL READING TEST 111 – PASSAGE – 2
GENERAL READING TEST – 111
READING PASSAGE – 2
Read the text below and answer Questions 15-20.
Wills Watson Company Newsletter – Summer Edition
Wills Watson Inc. Interns Make a Splash
Wills Watson Inc.’s Media Representative, Bill Rodgers, recently touched base with four interns from the company’s Summer Outreach Program. His article highlights the motivations and experiences of these interns.
The Finance Department hosted Myra Roberts, a university senior who shadowed the Event Budget Planners. However, most of the staff were shocked to learn that she was still a student! “Myra displayed an impressive amount of professionalism and dedication to the job. We are all sad to see her go and hope that she will consider returning to Wills Watson once she graduates!”, exclaimed Ms. Roberts’ manager, Tyra Smith. Indeed, Ms. Roberts’ professionalism earned her a spot at the company’s annual Summer Gala. “I have learned incredible lessons throughout my summer of interning, and it’s more than I could have ever learned during a lecture at university!”, says Myra Roberts.
Nancy Golden, the Communications Department’s summer intern, was also a force to be reckoned with. “Ms. Golden should be proud to have been hired for full-time work after the Summer Internship came to an end,”states her direct supervisor, Bill Griffith. A recent graduate of Monroe University, Ms. Golden will begin her career with Wills Watson Inc. and credits the internship program for her initial success. “I am thrilled to have accepted the position of Communications Assistant with the company, and I cannot wait to further my career with Wills Watson.”
Despite being just a rising second-year student at university, Marilyn Monzo completed her second internship with Wills Watson in the Engineering Department. “We were pleased to have Ms. Monzo with us for a second summer,” said Chief Engineer Brian Kulk, “we hope that she will come back next year for a third time!”. Ms. Monzo will continue her Engineering studies at Tuloon University this Fall.
Lastly, Sharon Sullivan completed her on-the-job training component for her Senior Capstone Project this summer. “Working in the Human Resources Department taught me the necessary job shadowing skills that were not possible to attain in a classroom”. Her experiences, detailed in the Senior Capstone Project, will be published in the Tuloon University Fall Magazine.
Read the text below and answer questions 21-27.
“Development Day” Meetings and Workshops
On Wednesday, June 9th, take advantage of our company-wide professional development workshops for all employees of Matterly Inc. Please contact your direct supervisor in order to book your preferred workshops before June 2nd.
| SESSIONS | |
| NETWORKING | (A) “Back to Basics 101”: Are you struggling to keep up with the constant changes of networking? The objective of this session is to give participants a comprehensive understanding of networking. After this session, you will feel more comfortable establishing your own professional brand and reaching out to new contacts. Perfect for all employees. (B) “Business Card Walkthrough”: A recent study has found that business cards should be updated at least once a year. Do you know what should be included on your business cards? Most likely, yours could be in need of a refreshing style including modern touches, including social media contacts and more. Join us for this session in order to revamp your business card. While there is no need to prepare, participants must bring their current business cards to the session. |
| LEADERSHIP | (C) “Becoming A Leader”: Limited to employees who have been with Matterly Inc. for at least five years or more, this session will help participants unleash their inner leader and establish personal growth. Participants must compile and bring a list of various achievements and accomplishments with the company in order to fully take part in the session. |
| DEVELOPMENT | (D) “Team Development”: Unlike previous years, this session will not be limited to Team Leaders or Managers. If you have an active interest in taking on a leadership role, Matterly Inc. encourages you to take part in this session. The expert facilitator will go through participants’ personal values and goals with the company, and help them manifest these into the future! All participants are asked to complete the attached “Goals and Values” sheet before attending the session, although it is not obligatory. |
| MARKETING | (E) “Pitch Perfect”: Sealing the deal, or closing the deal, is one of the most important principles or marketing. In this session, local Television Host Matthew McCerney will take participants through the basics of catching a client’s attention and using persuasion in the workplace. Come prepared with creativity and put your ideas to paper! (F) “Public Speaking”: If you are ready to put your presentation skills to the test, this session is perfect for you. Find out the ways in which public speaking can help you in terms of promotions, establishing your brand identity, and captivating your clients’ attention. Back by popular demand, Thomas Queens will be leading this session for hopefuls ready to change the way they communicate with clients. |
| SALES | (G) “Sell Your Best”: Added as a result of the recent company-wide survey, this session is guaranteed to help participants increasetheir sales skills by 80 percent. Matterly Inc.’s own President of Sales, Ronald Drake, will lead this session on how to best approach new sales techniques and close your deals with success. |
Questions 15-20
Look at the following statements (Questions 15-20) and a list of interns below.
Match each statement with the correct person A, B, C, or D.
Write the correct number A-D in boxes Questions 15-20 on your answer sheet.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
List of interns
A. Myra Roberts
B. Nancy Golden
C. Marilyn Monzo
D. Sharon Sullivan
15. This person received the opportunity to attend a celebration.
16. This person used the summer experience to complete a project.
17. This person will carry on working for Wills Watson.
18. This person’s experiences will be featured in a publication.
19. This person was a veteran to the Summer Internship program.
20. This person most likely worked on monetary issues for the company.
Questions 21-27
Read the session descriptions, A-G.
Which session corresponds to the following information?
NB You may use any letter more than once.
21. Which session requires obligatory preparation on behalf of the participants beforehand?
22. Which session features a local media persona?
23. Which session is limited to veteran employees?
24. Which session has changed from previous years?
25. Which session would most likely require writing?
26. Which session focuses mostly on oral communication?
27. Which session is facilitated by a company employee?
ANSWERS ARE BELOW
ANSWERS
15. A
16. D
17. B
18. D
19. C
20. A
21. C
22. E
23. C
24. D
25. E
26. F
27. G