LLN Reading Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A workplace sign reads: 'This area is restricted to authorised personnel only. Visitors must be accompanied by a staff member at all times.' What does a visitor need to do to enter this area?
- Sign in at reception
- Get written permission from management
- Be accompanied by a staff member (Correct answer)
- Complete a safety induction
Correct answer: Be accompanied by a staff member
The sign clearly states visitors must be accompanied by a staff member at all times.
The sign gives a direct instruction: visitors must be accompanied by a staff member. The other options may be sensible workplace policies but are not stated in this particular sign. Reading comprehension requires sticking to what the text actually says.
Question 2: A product safety data sheet states: 'Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Store in a cool, dry place below 25 degrees. In case of skin contact, flush with water for 15 minutes.' What should you do if the product contacts your skin?
- Apply a bandage immediately
- Call the fire brigade
- Flush the area with water for 15 minutes (Correct answer)
- Store the product below 25 degrees
Correct answer: Flush the area with water for 15 minutes
The data sheet explicitly states: 'In case of skin contact, flush with water for 15 minutes.'
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are a common workplace document in Australia. The relevant instruction for skin contact is clearly stated: flush with water for 15 minutes. The other options relate to storage or fire prevention instructions, not skin contact.
Question 3: A rental agreement states: 'The tenant must give 21 days written notice before vacating the premises.' A tenant decides to leave on 30 April. By what date must they give notice?
- 9 April (Correct answer)
- 10 April
- 1 April
- 15 April
Correct answer: 9 April
30 April minus 21 days = 9 April.
Counting back 21 days from 30 April: 30 - 21 = 9 April. The tenant must provide written notice by 9 April to vacate on 30 April. Reading and applying date-based conditions in legal and tenancy documents is an important literacy skill under Australian rental law.
Question 4: A staff handbook states: 'Annual leave accrues at the rate of 4 weeks per year for full-time employees. Part-time employees accrue leave on a pro-rata basis.' What does 'pro-rata' mean in this context?
- The same as full-time employees
- In proportion to hours worked (Correct answer)
- Only after 12 months of service
- At the manager's discretion
Correct answer: In proportion to hours worked
'Pro-rata' means proportional to the amount of work done — part-time employees earn leave in proportion to their hours.
'Pro-rata' is a Latin term meaning 'in proportion'. In the context of leave entitlements, a part-time employee working 20 hours per week (half of full-time 38 hours) would accrue leave at half the rate of a full-time employee. This is consistent with the Fair Work Act's treatment of part-time entitlements in Australia.
Question 5: A food safety notice reads: 'All hot foods must be kept above 60 degrees. All cold foods must be kept below 5 degrees. The temperature danger zone is between 5 and 60 degrees, where bacteria multiply rapidly.' A soup is sitting at 45 degrees. What is the problem?
- The soup is too hot to serve
- The soup is in the temperature danger zone (Correct answer)
- The soup has been refrigerated incorrectly
- The soup must be thrown away immediately
Correct answer: The soup is in the temperature danger zone
45 degrees is between 5 and 60 degrees, which the notice defines as the temperature danger zone.
According to the notice, the danger zone is between 5 and 60 degrees. A soup at 45 degrees falls within this range, meaning bacteria can multiply rapidly. This is directly stated in the text and is consistent with Australian Food Standards Code requirements.
Question 6: A letter from the ATO reads: 'Your tax return has been processed. A refund of $342.00 will be deposited into your nominated bank account within 10 business days.' What will happen within 10 business days?
- The ATO will contact you for more information
- You will receive a bill for $342.00
- A refund of $342.00 will be deposited (Correct answer)
- Your tax return will be processed
Correct answer: A refund of $342.00 will be deposited
The letter clearly states a refund will be deposited within 10 business days.
The letter is straightforward: $342.00 will be deposited into the nominated bank account within 10 business days. The return has already been processed (past tense), so that event has already occurred. Reading government correspondence accurately is an important literacy skill for all Australian adults.
LLN Reading Comprehension 2
A workplace sign reads: 'This area is restricted to authorised personnel only.
Visitors must be accompanied by a staff member at all times.' What does a visitor need to do to enter this area?