Cambridge IELTS 9 · General Training · Test 1 · Section 2
Formal Dress Code for Company Employees & Jlp Retail: Staff Benefits — IELTS Reading Answers
All 13 answers for Formal Dress Code for Company Employees & Jlp Retail: Staff Benefits, Cambridge IELTS 9 General Training Reading Test 1 Section 2, with the passage evidence and an explanation for each.
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Formal Dress Code for Company Employees & Jlp Retail: Staff Benefits answer key at a glance
Questions 15–27. Tap an answer to see the evidence.
What this section tests
This section is tested with Note Completion (Q15–21), Sentence Completion (Q22–27). Each section below gives the strategy for that question type, the answers, and the sentence that proves them.
Questions 15–21: Note Completion
Strategy: Predict the word class from the note, find the paraphrase of the note's keyword in the passage, then copy the answer exactly within the word limit.
“At TransitEuropean, the company's objective in establishing a formal dress code is to enable our employees to project the professional image that is in keeping with the needs of our clients and customers who seek our guidance, input, and professional services”
A noun phrase after 'project': the code exists so employees 'project the professional image' that clients expect.
“Clothing should be pressed and never wrinkled”
An adjective describing clothing: 'Clothing should be pressed and never wrinkled', so 'pressed' names the required state.
“The wearing of ties, scarves, belts, and jewellery is encouraged, provided they are tasteful. Items which are flashy should be avoided”
An adjective after 'provided they are': accessories are acceptable if 'tasteful', while 'flashy' items should be avoided.
“Remember that some employees may have allergic reactions to the chemicals in perfumes and makeup, so wear these substances in moderation”
A plural noun phrase: colleagues may suffer 'allergic reactions to the chemicals in perfumes and makeup'.
“Head covers that are required for reasons of faith or to honour cultural tradition are permitted”
A noun phrase after 'honour': head covers are permitted for faith or 'to honour cultural tradition'.
“Clothing that has our company logo is strongly encouraged”
A noun phrase after 'our': 'Clothing that has our company logo is strongly encouraged'.
“If the problem persists, the employee will receive a verbal warning and may be sent home to change clothes”
A noun phrase: a persistent dress problem brings 'a verbal warning' and possibly being sent home to change.
Questions 22–27: Sentence Completion
Strategy: Find the stem's keyword in the passage, then complete the sentence with the exact words the grammar requires, within the word limit.
“Whatever your role, your pay range will be extremely competitive and reviewed in the light of your progress”
A noun after 'in the light of': pay is 'reviewed in the light of your progress', so advancement affects salary.
“We offer a non-contributory final salary pension scheme, payable from the age of 60, to most staff who have completed the qualifying period of five years”
A period: the pension is open to staff completing 'the qualifying period of five years'.
“The business owns a number of residential clubs which offer subsidised holiday accommodation for staff with at least three years' service”
A plural noun phrase: 'The business owns a number of residential clubs' providing 'subsidised holiday accommodation'.
“Ticket subsidies of 50% of the cost of plays or concerts are available”
A plural noun after 'plays or': subsidies cover half the cost of 'plays or concerts'.
“We give generous financial support to staff who wish to acquire leisure skills or continue their education, e.g. through the Open University or evening classes”
A noun phrase after 'acquire': support goes to staff who 'acquire leisure skills or continue their education'.
“In cases of particular hardship, we will help staff with a loan”
A noun after 'with a': 'In cases of particular hardship' the company helps 'with a loan'.
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Where does the Formal Dress Code for Company Employees & Jlp Retail: Staff Benefits passage come from?
It is Section 2 of Cambridge IELTS 9 General Training Reading Test 1, and it covers Questions 15–27.
What question types appear in Formal Dress Code for Company Employees & Jlp Retail: Staff Benefits?
The section is tested with Note Completion, Sentence Completion. Each type is explained on this page, alongside the answers.
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