BÀI TEST IELTS 9 READING PASSAGE - FORMAL DRESS CODE FOR COMPANY EMPLOYEES

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GENERAL TRAINING READING TEST A
FORMAL DRESS CODE FOR COMPANY EMPLOYEES

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. Because our industry requires the appearance of trusted business professionals and we serve clients at our site on a daily basis, a more formal dress code is necessary for our employees.

Formal Dress Code Guidelines
In a formal business environment, the standard of dressing for men and women is a suit. Alternatively, a jacket may be worn with appropriate accessories. Torn, dirty, or frayed clothing is unacceptable. Clothing should be pressed and never wrinkled. No dress code can cover all contingencies so employees must exert a certain amount of judgement in their choice of clothing to wear to work. If you experience uncertainty, please ask your supervisor for advice.

Shoes and Footwear
Conservative walking shoes, dress shoes, loafers, boots, flats, dress heels, and backless shoes are acceptable for work. Not wearing stockings or socks is inappropriate. Tennis shoes and any shoe with an open toe are not acceptable in the office.

Accessories and Jewellery
The wearing of ties, scarves, belts, and jewellery is encouraged, provided they are tasteful. Items which are flashy should be avoided.

Makeup, Perfume, and Cologne
A professional appearance is encouraged and excessive makeup is unprofessional. Remember that some employees may have allergic reactions to the chemicals in perfumes and makeup, so wear these substances in moderation.

Hats and Head Covering
Hats are not appropriate in the office. Head covers that are required for reasons of faith or to honour cultural tradition are permitted.

Dress Down Days
Certain days can be declared dress down days, generally Fridays. On these days, business casual clothing is allowed. Clothing that has our company logo is strongly encouraged. Sports team, university, and fashion brand names on clothing are generally acceptable. However, you may wish to keep a jacket in your office in case a client unexpectedly appears.

Violation of Dress Code
If clothing fails to meet these standards, as determined by the employee’s supervisor, the employee will be asked not to wear the inappropriate item to work again. If the problem persists, the employee will receive a verbal warning and may be sent home to change clothes.

Questions 15-21
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the text for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 15-21 on your answer sheet.

NOTES ON COMPANY DRESS CODE

Aim of formal dress code: to present a 15 ………………. to clients.
Acceptable types of formal clothing: jacket or suit.
State of clothes: they must be 16 ………………. and in good condition.
Footwear: tennis shoes and open toe shoes are not allowed.
Accessories: ties, scarves, belts and jewellery may be worn
   – these must be 17 ………………. and not brightly coloured.
Make up: avoid wearing too much make up and perfume.
   – these sometimes cause 18 ……………….
Hats: hats should not be worn
   – head covers in line with religious reasons or 19 ………………. are allowed.
Dressing down: casual clothing is allowed on some Fridays
   – clothing with the 20 ………………. on it is recommended.
Breaking the dress code: if advice is repeatedly ignored, a 21 ………………. is given.