Answer Key
What do the following statements mean?
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- “A Dutch court RULED” means [the court decided]
- “Make an exception” means [to do something against the rule]
- “Most employers also PERMIT emergency phone calls from and to family members” means [employees can make phone calls if necessary]
- “The dismissal was too SEVERE” means it was [hard]
- “Facts and figures must not be faked” means [they shouldn't be changed illegally]
Are the following statements about the text correct?
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1. The McDonald's internal rules prohibit any free gifts to family, friends or colleagues.That is correct.
2. The restaurant was ordered by the court to rehire the employee.That is incorrect. Correct is: The restaurant had to pay compensations to the ex-employee and court costs.
3. The reason for firing the McDonald's employee was one extra piece of cheese.That is correct.
4. A reliable employee should be straightforward.That is correct.
5. Employees can use company materials or equipment for their own personal purposes.That is incorrect. Correct is: they shouldn't!