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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 561
IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 561 – PASSAGE – 2

IELTS GENERAL READING TEST – 561
READING PASSAGE – 2
Rainbow Recruitment
Savings running low? Need some extra cash for a holiday or special occasion? Need to pay a few bills but not looking for permanent work? Let us find you a temporary job to fill in the gap. Rainbow Recruitment is looking for temps for wide variety of positions starting immediately, with excellent rates and flexible terms. We have contracts from one week to one year in many different industries, and offer a guaranteed payment every week!
Current positions available:
Fruit pickers / packers
Fit and energetic people required to pick and pack a variety of fruit. Weekly contract and the possibility to earn over £400 a week (depending on how fast you work). You will need your own transport to reach the workplace, but all other equipment (ladders, storage bins etc) will be provided. Training will be given if required.
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Labourer
2 people required for a 6 week contract on a building site in Stevenson Industrial estate. No experience needed as any relevant training will be given. General duties include keeping the area clear, removing debris and other unwanted material off site and unloading building materials. A licence to drive a forklift truck is essential.
Relief teacher
Teacher required immediately to cover sick leave absences. The candidate must be fully qualified with at least two years teaching experience in high schools. Will be required to cover geography and English language classes. Initial contract is for two weeks but possibility of further work if mutually acceptable.
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Web designer
Website designer with graphic design training needed for a one month contract starting in two weeks. Must be able to work independently; would suit someone who has a home office as attendance in the company only required for occasional meetings.
Accountant
Junior accountant required for busy company with two branch offices. This initial contract is for 3 months but likely to be extended. Suitable candidate will have qualifications and experience in the field. Tasks will include supporting the accounts department, overseeing staff payroll and maintaining inventory records. Applicant will need to work alternately in both branches.
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Care giver
Caring, sensitive person required to care for elderly lady in her own home. Live in position, five days on three days off. Light duties, cooking and cleaning, as well as some company. No qualifications required but some experience would help.
Questions 15 – 20
Match the following statements to the job advertised in the reading passage.
Write the correct letter A – F.
A. Fruit pickers / packers
B. Labourer
C. Relief teacher
D. Web designer
E. Accountant
F. Care giver
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15. Only limited travel required
16. Will not be in the same place each day
17. Must be able to drive specific equipment
18. Will need to relocate for the job
19. Will be temporarily replacing other staff
20. Income will be variable dependent on speed
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Read the text below and answer questions 21-26.
Holiday Entitlement
• All employees are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (28 days for someone working five days a week).
• Part-time workers are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata (so 5.6 times your usual working week, e.g. 22.4 days for someone working four days a week)
• You start building up holiday as soon as you start work
• The company has the right to refuse holiday applications on unless 6 weeks’ notice is given in writing.
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• You get paid your normal pay for your holiday
• Holidays may not be exchanged for payment, unless you will no longer be working for the company
• Public holidays are included in your minimum entitlement
• You continue to be entitled to your holiday leave in addition to any maternity (or paternity) leave. See below for maternity/paternity leave.
• Holidays can be accumulated over multiple years to a maximum of 8 weeks. Any additional holiday beyond this must be taken or lost; no payment will be made for holiday time an employee does not take
• In the event of a public holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday, the holiday will be taken on the following Monday
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Compassionate leave
In the event of a death or serious illness or emergency involving a ‘dependant’ in the family, employees are also entitled to compassionate leave. A dependant could be your husband, wife, partner, child, parent, or anyone living in your household as a member of the family. A dependant may also be anyone who reasonably relies on you for help in an emergency, for example an elderly neighbour living alone who falls and breaks a leg and you are the closest on hand.
You are allowed ‘reasonable’ time off to deal with the emergency and make any arrangements that are needed. There’s no limit to the number of times you can take time off for dependants. However, if the company feels that this is being abused, an investigation may be instigated.
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Note that payment for compassionate leave is discretionary, and in most cases the company will continue to pay normal wages, but this should first be confirmed in writing with your manager or supervisor.
Maternity and paternity leave
Statutory Maternity Leave is for 52 weeks, although mothers-to-be are only entitled to receive Maternity pay for the first 38 weeks of the leave. To claim maternity leave, you must satisfy the following requirements:
• notify the company in writing 28 days before the commencement of the leave
• have been employed continuously by the company at least 26 weeks before the baby is due
• leave can only be taken 11 weeks before the week your baby is due
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If you are a father-to-be or you will be responsible with the mother for bringing up a child, you could have the right to paternity leave and pay, providing you meet the following requirements:
• You must be taking the time off to support the mother or carer for the baby and intend to be fully involved in their upbringing.
• Have been employed continuously by the company at least 26 weeks before the baby is due
• The leave is taken on or after the day the baby is born
• Paternity leave has to finish within 56 days of the baby being born.
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Questions 21 – 26
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
21. How many days off does a full time employee get?
22. How long before your holiday do you need to request time off?
23. What is the maximum length of holiday an employee can accrue?
24. If the company feels that employees are taking advantage of certain leave entitlements, what may be started?
25. How many weeks will employees be paid when on maternity leave?
26. What must be completed 56 days after the birth of the baby?
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ANSWERS
15. D
16. E
17. B
18. F
19. C
20. A
21. 28 (DAYS)
22. 6 WEEKS
23. 8 WEEKS
24. (AN) INVESTIGATION
25. 38 WEEKS
26. PATERNITY LEAVE
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