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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 551
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 551 – PASSAGE – 2
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST – 551
READING PASSAGE – 2
Workplace harassment
If you believe that you are being subjected to undue pressure from a colleague or manager, there are clear guidelines you can follow to find a resolution.
How do I know if I am being harassed?
The person causing the issue…
– is being verbally hostile – making unfair comments or criticising you or your work unduly or in an excessively public manner.
– is withholding resources without clear explanation (‘resources’ can refer to information, training or equipment so you can’t complete your job properly).
– encourages co-workers to contribute to the harassment.
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What should I do if I feel I am being harassed?
– Keep records
Every time you feel you are being harassed, make a note of it – where, when, who was responsible, potential witnesses etc. This is invaluable evidence in a harassment case if you decide to take action.
– Talk to your manager
Assuming this is not the person concerned, you should report the situation to your manager. Remember that you are entitled to confidentiality and in the majority of cases the issue can be resolved without compromising this. If the problem is with your manager, you can approach senior management in writing with the issue.
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– Avoid directly responding to the harassment
As soon as you retaliate against the person harassing you, the company is unable to successfully support your case. If you feel that the situation has become intolerable and you cannot work with the person concerned, you need to discuss the matter immediately with your manager.
– Don’t feel that you would better off if you left
The company prides itself on providing a welcoming, positive atmosphere for staff. If someone is acting in a manner which means this is not possible, we need to know! Remember that if you quit, the person concerned will more than likely repeat the behaviour with the next member of staff, but with additional confidence in having been successful in intimidating other staff.
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Questions 13 – 16
Complete the summary using NO MORE THAN ONE WORD from the reading text for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 13 to 16 on your answer sheet.
Feelings of unfair [13]………………..from workmates or superiors may come from being the victim of workplace harassment. This is characterised by having your work or yourself overly criticised in [14]……………….., or by being prevented from the completion of your job through lack of access to proper [15]……………….. You may also find that [16]……………….. support (and are motivated by) the perpetrator in actions against you.
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Questions 17 – 21
Complete the summary using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the reading text for each answer.
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Read the text below and answer questions 22-25.
DK Building supplies
Rules and regulations
Clothing and equipment
All members of staff working on the site are required to wear their personal protection equipment at all times. This includes a high visibility vest and strong shoes with steel reinforced toes. When entering the factories, hard hats and safety glasses must also be worn.
Visitors
Visitors are NOT to walk unattended around the site; they must be escorted by an employee at all times. Visitors must also sign the Visitor Register in reception before being allowed onto the site. Note that friends or family or employees should be encouraged to wait outside the site and may not use car parking on the company grounds. The visitor section is reserved for deliveries, customers or staff from our other branches.
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Car parking
Employees can use the staff car park off Quay Street. An access card is needed to enter this car park (access cards are available for all employees from the reception). Parking is not permitted in front of the reception area, or near the loading docks. Any staff cars found in these areas will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Break areas
There are designated areas for taking breaks. Employees are not to remain in or around the factories when on the break. All food should be consumed in one of the three break rooms, although bottled drinks are acceptable in the work area. Smoking is permitted in marked areas only. Due to the flammable nature of the materials in the factories, anyone found smoking outside the designated areas will be disciplined.
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Questions 22 – 25
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the reading passage?
In boxes 22-25 on your answer sheet write
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
22. Safety glasses are mandatory at all times for staff on site.
23. Visitors must sign the visitor book before being allowed to walk around the site without an employee.
24. Food and drink is not permitted in the factories.
25. Smoking is allowed only in certain areas.
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ANSWERS
17. EVIDENCE
18. SENIOR MANAGEMENT
19. RETALIATE
20. QUIT
21. CONFIDENCE
22. FALSE
23. FALSE
24. FALSE
25. TRUE
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