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READING PASSAGE – 2
Tourist Information Centre Manager, Job Description
Tourist information centre managers oversee the services that promote leisure and tourism in the local area and provide information both to visitors, local businesses and residents.
The main responsibilities of the role are:
– publicise the centre’s services and implement marketing strategies to raise the profile of the centre, increase footfall and sales, and generate more income.
– control and monitor the centre’s budget to make sure targets are met in the most cost-effective way.
– buy merchandise and souvenirs for the tourist market to sell in the gift shop.
– keep up-to-date with changes in tourist activities and events.
– ensure the centre is well presented, organised, easy to use and accessible.
– communicate information to members of the public and deal with enquiries in person and by post, email, social media and phone.
– prepare reports for senior management and attend meetings with senior managers and tourism businesses.
– manage the recruitment and training of staff.
– supervise staff and volunteers, working out staff rotas and cover for the centre.
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Skills needed:
– excellent communication skills for dealing with customers and contacts in local businesses and visitor attractions.
– good interpersonal and management skills to lead a team of staff.
– problem-solving ability and negotiating skills to successfully run the centre.
– IT skills to help with website development, social media, e-commerce and online booking.
– business or commercial awareness.
This is a fascinating and interesting position and would suit a competent, business-orientated person who enjoys interacting with members of the public, businesses, and special-interest groups.
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Questions 15-20
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the text for each answer.
Read the text and answer Questions 21-27.
The Ergonomics of a Chair Explained¹
According to recent health statistics regarding desk jobs, close to 86% of American employees have jobs that require long periods of sitting. There are several health issues to consider when it comes to desk jobs. Prolonged desk-working may contribute to a number of medical issues, including cardiovascular disease and carpal tunnel syndrome (where nerves to the hand are compressed leading to tingling and numbness).
Furthermore, sitting behind a desk affects your posture, mental health, and stress levels and is a cause for concern for all of us who spend 30+ hours sitting at our work desks every single week. Sitting down causes a number of stresses in our bodies, especially our spines, and this has recently begun to be recognised by health professionals and is the main reason for the sudden boom of ergonomic office chairs.
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What does the term ‘Ergonomic’ mean?
Ergonomics is a science, also known as human engineering or biotechnology. The discipline involves looking at how objects can be designed and/or arranged to best compliment easy and safe human interaction.
An ergonomic chair, for example, is a chair that has been designed to best support the human body, including considerations like posture, comfort, support and health.
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What makes a chair ‘Ergonomic’?
Ergonomic office chairs have a number of features designed to improve your posture and offer correct support, but they only do half the job. To truly feel the benefits of an ergonomic chair, you should first learn how to sit properly:
– Keep an arm’s length away from your computer screen. Ideally, the top of the monitor should be level with your eyes.
– Sit up straight and avoid slouching. Your neck should be in a relaxed and neutral position.
– Keep your arms parallel to the floor
– Sit with both feet flat on the floor, and avoid crossing your legs. This is to allow correct blood circulation within your legs.
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A good ergonomic chair will be adjustable, to allow for better control and customisation. Adjustability is especially important if you are buying chairs that will be used by different users. If you are buying a chair for your home office, or for one person specifically, consider using their body dimensions for a greater ‘fit’.
Tall people will have different needs to people who are shorter, for example. If your chair will be used on a hard surface, find a chair with soft rubber wheels. If your workplace/home office is carpeted, opt for hard wheels to help you navigate better. It should also swivel to make it easier for you to reach different parts of your desk without having to stretch or strain excessively.
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Questions 21-27
Complete each sentence with the correct ending, A-G.
A. to match the height of the user.
B. are associated with sedentary work.
C. when they are shared.
D. when the seat swivels.
E. when considering blood circulation.
F. to match use.
G. depends on the nature of its surroundings.
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21. Adjustability of chairs is important…
22. Ergonomic equipment is designed…
23. The materials chosen for some elements of a chair…
24. The position of the feet is important…
25. The position of a computer screen should be adjusted…
26. A number of medical conditions…
27. Desk work can be more efficient…
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ANSWERS
15. STAFF
16. TRAINING
17. COST-EFFECTIVE
18. COVER
19. GIFT SHOP
20. REPORTS
21. C
22. F
23. G
24. E
25. A
26. B
27. D
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