BEST IELTS General Reading Test 103

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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 103

GENERAL READING TEST 103 – PASSAGE – 2

GENERAL READING TEST – 103

READING PASSAGE – 2

Questions 15 – 21

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. Write your answers in boxes 15 – 21 on your answer sheet.

APPRENTICESHIPS WITH BOWMAN’S BUILDING

Bowman’s carries out a variety of building projects and is a large employer. The government has created (15)…………… to help Bowman’s train a steady supply of skilled craftsmen through apprenticeships that could lead to a (16)…………. or the chance to go into business. Classwork in (17)…………….. , combined with workplace time will teach apprentices trade skills and give them the chance of acquiring a (18)…………… .

Apprenticeship Components

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Classroom	Supervised by teachers A bad (19)……………. or bad results can mean the end of the apprenticeship
Workplace	A normal working situation Apprentices gain skills and experience Each apprentice assigned to a (20)…………. (fully trained to instruct and assess young people)

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22Apprentices will be paid a wage (the amount is dependent on the apprenticeship) and any costs will be met. Application for an apprenticeship is to be done on Bowman’s (21)………. .

Bowman’s Building – Opportunities for Apprentices

Bowman’s Building (or Bowman’s as we are known) is a nationwide company that is involved in the building of housing estates, business parks and government projects. We employ hundreds of people at any one time and we also contract in various other businesses when needed. In order to sustain the supply of skilled craftsmen, the government has offered Bowman’s subsidies in order to train apprentices. Successful apprentices might find a permanent job with us or maybe they will go out and start their own business.

Our apprenticeships are carried out in partnership with local colleges and your training will include classroom as well as building site time. If successful, you will end the apprenticeship with practical trade skills and a nationally recognised qualification.

In the classroom component, you will work under the close supervision of class teachers. You will follow the timetable provided and a poor attendance record or extremely poor grades can result in your apprenticeship being stopped.

In the workplace component, you’ll be placed in a normal working situation. You’ll gain skills and use the actual tools, equipment and materials that you’ll be using when you’re fully trained. Each apprentice will be allocated a qualified tradesperson. He/she will be responsible for making sure you acquire the skills needed to pass the practical part of your apprenticeship. All these tradespeople will have had company training on how to teach young people and how to assess you critically, helpfully and fairly.

As an apprentice, you’ll be paid a weekly wage and your college fees and any registration costs will be paid by Bowman’s and/or the government. The amount you are paid will depend on the type of apprenticeship that you choose.

In order to apply for an apprenticeship with us, you will need to visit our website (www. bowmansbuilding.com). Click on the APPRENTICESHIPS icon and follow the on-screen instructions.

Questions 22 – 27

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the text for each answer. Write your answers in boxes 22 – 27 on your answer sheet.

Types of Dismissal

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Fair	Employers mustn’t dismiss people without a (22)………….. – there are various. Court procedure unnecessary.
Unfair	Can be claimed for any dismissal. Example reasons: the employers lied over the cause of the dismissal, the cause was unfair and the employer’s behaviour was (23)………….. .
Constructive	Because an employer breaks the (24)………….. . Example Reasons: wage cuts, demotion, harassment, overworking or dangerous conditions. This isn’t automatically (25)………….. , but hard for an employer to prove otherwise.
Wrongful	When an employer acts improperly in the dismissal process. An employee might claim unfair dismissal at an (26)…………. .
Summary	* When an employee is dismissed immediately without benefits, normally due to (27…………….. .

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Dismissal – Notes for UK Employers and Employees

Dismissal is when an employer ends an employee’s contract. There are five types of dismissal in UK law:

Fair

Employers are required to have a valid reason to dismiss employees. This can be if they’re incapable of doing their job to the required standard, they’re capable, but unwilling to do their job properly or if they’ve committed some form of misconduct. There’s no reason for employers to go through the courts, as long as they act fairly.

Unfair Dismissal

If employers dismiss an employee, the employee can still claim unfair dismissal. This could be because of a variety of reasons, including the cause the employer gave for the dismissal wasn’t the real one, the reason the employer gave was unfair or the employer was unreasonable in their actions, e.g. by failing to give them plenty of warning about the dismissal.

Constructive Dismissal

This is when an employee resigns because an employer breached the employment contract.

This could be a single serious event or a series of less serious events. An employee could claim constructive dismissal if an employer cuts their wages, demotes them, allows harassment, increases workload unfairly or makes them work in hazardous surroundings. A constructive dismissal isn’t necessarily unfair, but it would be difficult for an employer to show that a breach of contract was fair.

Wrongful Dismissal

This is where an employer doesn’t follow correct procedures during the dismissal process. If an employee thinks an employer has dismissed them unfairly, constructively or wrongfully, the employee might take the employer to an employment tribunal.

Summary Dismissal

This is when an employer dismisses someone instantly without notice or pay in lieu of notice, usually because of gross misconduct. A fair procedure must still be followed.

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