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Elementary Reading
Short Texts: Memos
Read the short texts and choose the best answer for each question.
1.
Office Closure
Please note that the office will be closed on Monday, 1st November, because of a public holiday. Normal working hours will begin again on Tuesday, 2nd November. Please plan your work accordingly.
Why will the office be closed on Monday?
a) It is closed for maintenance
b) It is a public holiday
c) It is a company event
2.
New Time-Tracking Software
From next month, all employees must use the new time-tracking software to log their working hours. There will be training sessions on Friday at 2 p.m. in Meeting Room 1.
What is the memo informing employees about?
a) A new office location
b) A new company policy
c) A new time-tracking software
3.
Fire Drill
There will be a fire drill on Thursday at 11 a.m. All employees must leave the building and meet at the assembly point in the car park.
What is happening on Thursday?
a) An office party
b) A meeting
c) A fire drill
4.
Marketing Department Move
Starting next week, the marketing department will move to the third floor. Please pack all your belongings by Friday afternoon to avoid delays.
What must the marketing team do by Friday?
a) Pack their belongings
b) Submit their reports
c) Start a new project
5.
Air Conditioning Repair
The air conditioning system will be repaired on Wednesday between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. During this time, the office may be warmer than usual, so please dress comfortably.
When will the air conditioning be repaired?
a) Thursday afternoon
b) Wednesday morning
c) Friday evening
6.
Holiday Requests
Please remember that all holiday requests must be approved by your manager at least two weeks in advance. This helps us manage the work when you are away.
When should employees submit holiday requests?
a) Two weeks before the holiday
b) On the day of the holiday
c) One month before the holiday
7.
Printer Installation
The new office printer will be installed on Monday. IT will give training on how to use it at 3 p.m. Please come if you need help.
What will happen on Monday?
a) The IT system will be updated
b) The office will be painted
c) A new printer will be installed
8.
Online Workshop
Due to more people working from home, we will have an online workshop about virtual meetings next Wednesday at 10 a.m. We will send you the link by email.
What is the purpose of the workshop?
a) To update remote work policies
b) To teach virtual meeting practices
c) To discuss office renovations
