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Short Texts: Announcements

Read the short texts and choose the best answer for each question.

1.

Annual Charity Event

We are pleased to announce that the company's annual charity event will take place on 15th December. More details will be sent soon.

When is the charity event?

  1. Soon.
  2. Shortly before Christmas.
  3. 10th December.

2.

Office Closure for Staff Event

The office will close early on Friday, 22nd October, at 3 p.m. for a staff event. Regular hours will begin again on Monday.

Why will the office close early on 22nd October?

  1. Due to maintenance.
  2. Due to a holiday.
  3. Due to a staff event.

3.

New Online Training Portal

We are happy to announce a new online training portal, which will be available from next week. All employees are encouraged to sign up for courses.

What is being introduced next week?

  1. A new office.
  2. A company event.
  3. An online training portal.

4.

New Product Line Launch

The company's new product line will be launched on 1st November. More information about the event will be shared next week.

What will happen on 1st November?

  1. A new product line will be launched.
  2. A company meeting will be held.
  3. The office will be renovated.

5.

Free Flu Vaccinations

The company will offer free flu vaccinations to all employees on Thursday, 28th October. Sign up at the HR office.

What is the company offering on 28th October?

  1. Free health check-ups.
  2. Free flu vaccinations.
  3. A company discount.

6.

Office Renovation

The office renovation will start on Monday, 1st November, and will take two weeks. Please use the temporary workspace on the ground floor.

How long will the renovation take?

  1. One week.
  2. Three days.
  3. Two weeks.

7.

Sales Department Target Achievement

The sales department exceeded its quarterly targets by 15%. Congratulations to the team for their hard work!

By how much did the sales department exceed its target?

  1. 15%.
  2. 10%.
  3. 5%.

8.

Annual Company Survey

The annual company survey will be available online starting Monday, 25th October. Please complete it by Friday, 29th October.

When is the last day to complete the survey?

  1. 25th October.
  2. 29th October.
  3. 1st November.

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