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Reading Comprehension
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Reading Comprehension
G10
your Internet policy before you start surfing the web or sending email jokes to everyone in your team. Put your mobile phone on silent and only check your messages during your breaks. 6. Make sure you bring your positive attitude in the morning along with your briefcase and work documents. Work is not the platform to air your gripes about public transport, the ageing photocopying machine or difficult filing system. Be courteous and polite to everyone that you meet regardless of whether they are the receptionist or the head of the company. Try to avoid gossiping and talking about your colleagues. Its also important to volunteer for projects or tasks, show enthusiasm and show your team spirit. 7. Every organization has a specific workplace culture. When you work for an organization for a period of time, you will start to get a feel for what is and isnt appropriate etiquette within your own specific corporate environment. This will ultimately determine your success or failure within a company. Questions 1-5: Skim the paragraphs numbered 2-6 in the passage and match each paragraph with its heading. (Note paragraphs 1 and 7 are not included): 1. ___________Paragraph 2 2. ___________Paragraph 3
3. ___________Paragraph 4
A- Make small talk B- Keep work and play separate C- Be on time D- Blend in with the crowd E- Be positive
6. Why is first impression important at work? a- It helps people notice specific things about others. b- It is often a lasting impression.
Yasmeen Shakoor
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ATHS-RAK
Reading Comprehension
G10
7. When can you check your personal emails or phones while at work? a- During lunch time. b- All day long. 8. The noun colleague in the paragraph numbered 1 means: a- co-worker b- boss 9. The adjective courteous in the paragraph numbered 6 means: a- showing good manners b- rude 10. The noun organization in the paragraph numbered 7 means: a- system b- background 11. You can send email jokes to your team members. a- TRUE b- FALSE 12. It is important to show that you are a team player. a- TRUE b- FALSE
Yasmeen Shakoor
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Reading Comprehension
G10
Answer the following questions: 13. What happens when you make small talk with your colleagues?
14. Mention three factors you should consider in order not to be late on your first few days at work. a. __________________________________ b. __________________________________ c. __________________________________ 15. How can you fit into the corporate culture?
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Yasmeen Shakoor
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