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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 191
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 191 – PASSAGE – 2
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST – 191
READING PASSAGE – 2
Our Part-Time Working Scheme
Our part-time working scheme allows you to reduce your original contracted hours to the number of hours that suit your personal circumstances. These hours can be worked over the 5-day working week or on a certain number of days.
As stipulated in law, part-time workers will get the same treatment for:
– pay rates (including sick pay, maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay)
– pension opportunities and benefits
– holidays
– training and career development
– selection for promotion and transfer, or for redundancy
– opportunities for career breaks
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There are some situations when we don’t have to treat part-time workers in the same way as full-time employees. In these situations we must be able to show there is a good reason to do so – this is called ‘objective justification’. You have the right to get a written statement of reasons for your treatment by us. The request should be in writing and we must write back within 21 days.
You must provide a month’s notice in advance of your wish to reduce your working week. Your annual salary will be pro-rata to the number of contracted hours worked. All terms and conditions will be pro-rata to the number of hours contracted to work. The flexible working hours scheme may apply and flexitime will be pro-rata to the number of hours contracted to work.
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In consultation with your line manager, an agreement can be made on what action is taken on the hours that are reduced. For example, you may wish to reduce your hours for a short period of time only and return back to full-time after an agreed period. However, each application will be dealt with individually on its merits and will be subject to management approval and service requirements.
Certain posts will be excluded from part-time working. These are ones that are required for a number of fixed hours per day and are required at a particular time of the day.
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Questions 15 – 21
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the text for each answer.
Our Part-Time Working Scheme
The scheme permits reductions in our employees’ (15)………….. , done over chosen days. Part-time workers will get the same pay, pension, (16)………….. , training and career break rights. If we treat a part-time worker differently, we must show a good reason, or ‘objective justification’. On written request, we will provide any reasons for our conduct with you within (17)………….. of receipt. (18)………….. of 1 month must be given for a part-time work request. All benefits (salary, terms and conditions and flexible working) will be calculated on a (19)………….. basis. Employees will liaise with their (20)………….. regarding how the part-time work will be done. All applications will be judged individually. Not all (21)………….. are eligible for part- time working, due to their requirements.
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Read the text below and answer Questions 22 – 27.
Do YOU want to start a business in Australia?
Setting up your own business can be an exciting time. Before you rent or buy premises and start trading, save yourself time and money by going through some planning and formalities.
All good businesses start with a plan. Of course, your plan will change over time, but this initial document will serve as your guide over the next three to five years. A business plan is a written document that describes your business. It covers objectives, strategies, sales, marketing and financial forecasts. It can also help to convince customers, suppliers and potential employees to support you. Banks will require one as well if you try to obtain finance from them.
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You will need to choose a business structure. There are four main business structures commonly used by small businesses in Australia. These are a sole trader, a partnership, a trust or a company. When deciding upon a structure for your business, choose the one that best suits your business needs and remember that there are advantages and disadvantages for each. Choosing your business structure is an important decision that can determine the licences you will require in order to operate, so you need to investigate each option carefully.
You must ensure that you have all the right documentation to run a business. You will need to register your business name if it’s different from your own, and this will allow you to trade in multiple states. Ensuring you’re registered for the correct tax is also an essential step to opening your business and this depends on the type of business you’re starting.
Some registrations apply to all businesses and others may be compulsory depending on your business’ size and type. Next, having the correct registrations, licences and permits is fundamental when running your business. They allow you to operate without fear of closure from non-compliance or other legal concerns. Consulting a legal professional can help you understand your legal requirements. Finally, ensure you have all the correct insurance for your type of business. Depending on our business, there will be obligatory insurances and also some that are just advisable to have. They will protect you and your customers.
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Questions 22 – 27
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the text for each answer.
Starting a Business in Australia
1. Write a Business Plan
This evolving document will help you start with its overview of your business direction. It will help you liaise with various organisations and will be especially necessary if you need to source (22)………….. from a bank.
2. Choose a Business Structure
Choose from the 4 common Australian business structures, each with pros and cons. Your selection will affect what
(23)………….. you will need to obtain in order to trade.
3. Organise your Documentation
– Registering your business name will let you do business in (24)………….. .
– Register for (25)………….. , which depends on your size and type of business.
– Get the right registrations, licences and permits to make you legal – get advice from a (26)…………..
– Get the right insurance – some are (27)………….. and some optional, but they will all protect you.
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ANSWERS ARE BELOW
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ANSWERS
15. (ORIGINAL) (CONTRACTED) HOURS
16. HOLIDAYS
17. 21 DAYS
18. (A) NOTICE
19. PRO-RATA
20. (LINE) MANAGER
21. POSTS
22. FINANCE
23. LICENCES
24. MULTIPLE STATES
25. TAX
26. (LEGAL) PROFESSIONAL
27. OBLIGATORY