READING 3

Exercise 1: Read the following text about child marriage in Nepal, and decide if statements 1 to 6
are true or false.
Child marriage in Nepal
Nepal has made important progress over the past few years to promote equality, but the country still has
one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world. 41% of Nepalese girls are married before the age
of 18.
Poverty is both a cause and consequence of child marriage in Nepal. Girls from the wealthiest families
marry 2 years later than those from the poorest, who are seen as an economic burden, and who drop out
of school and earn little money.
Food insecurity plays an important role too. Nepalese families that do not have enough food to eat are
more likely to marry their daughters at a young age to decrease the financial burden. One study shows
that 91% of people who had secure access to food married over the age of 19.
Dowry is also common practice in many communities. Parents marry their daughters as soon as possible
because the money they have to pay to the groom’s family is higher if their daughter is older.
Since 2010, the legal age of marriage is 20 for both men and women, or 18 with parental consent,
according to the Nepalese Country Code.
The law states that punishment for child marriage is imprisonment for up to three years and a fine of up
to 10,000 rupees (£102). But reports suggest that this law is rarely applied.
There has been quite a lot of progress in Nepal over the past 3 years with a clear government
commitment to ending child marriage and civil society cooperation.
The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare is currently developing Nepal’s first national
strategy on child marriage in collaboration with UNICEF Nepal and Girls Not Brides Nepal.
However, the post-earthquake and post-fuel crisis environment has meant progress is slow and the
national strategy has been delayed.
1. The age of marriage in Nepal depends on the money the families have.
a.True b.False
2. Families want to marry their daughters soon to earn money.
a.True b.False
3. According to the law, people aren't allowed to marry until they are 18.
a.True b.False
4. Parents who marry their children before the allowed age normally pay a fine.
a.True b.False
5. The government is not doing much to put an end to child marriage.
a.True b.False
6. The recent earthquake was negative for the eradication of child marriage.
a.True b.False
Exercise 2: You are going to read an article about what NOT TO DO when starting a new job. The
title of each of the paragraphs has been removed from the article. Choose from the titles (a-k) the
one which best fits each gap (1-10). Use each letter only ONCE. There is ONE extra title you DO
NOT need to use.
10 things you should never do when starting a new job
Congratulations! You’ve finally secured a new job, and now you want to start off on the right foot. You
want to be careful not to make any career-ending mistakes. So, what should you NEVER do when starting
a new job?

Title1 ____
You learned this in first grade, when the teacher began keeping track of tardies: Being on time matters.
Factor in extra time if there’s traffic, construction, or other reasons to expect a delay.

Title 2 ____
Before starting your job, talk with the hiring manager or human resources professional to make sure you
understand what constitutes acceptable outfit for your new workplace. There’s nothing more
embarrassing than showing up wearing something that doesn’t fly with your supervisors.

Title 3 ____
Many companies require new employees to go through a training process before starting a new position.
While it may be tempting to skip these sessions or treat them lightly, don’t do it. Even if your training
managers won’t be your direct supervisors, they are watching you.

Title 4 ____
No matter where you’re working, there are certain processes, tools, and forms that make up the standard
operating procedures of your company. You may have been introduced to these through a very
organized, systematic orientation, or you may feel like you’re expected to absorb them by osmosis. If you
were formally informed, consider yourself fortunate, if not, don’t feel shortchanged or frustrated. Instead,
take initiative and master the basics on your own.

Title 5 ____
It’s understandable that you may need help or guidance during your first few weeks at a new job, and
asking co-workers for assistance or just to answer questions can be perfectly acceptable. But remember,
you were hired because managers believed in your ability to get the job done. Ask for help if you need it,
but believe in yourself and prove that you can do the work yourself.

Title 6 ____
Your employer isn’t paying you to chat with your girlfriend or even your kids’ babysitter. Make a personal
policy of limiting personal phone calls and texts to your lunch break, except for emergencies.

Title 7 ____
Most likely, you and your employer agreed to a certain salary during the hiring process. So don’t change
your mind before you even show up at work. Don’t expect more money until you’ve worked long enough
to prove your value to the employer.

Title 8 ____
Of course you want to make a good impression as soon as you arrive at a new job, and show your new
employer they made the right choice in hiring you. However, be cautious of suggesting new policies or
strategies during your first few weeks, as it may not be the best way to demonstrate you are a team
player. At first, take time to really understand and learn your job, then over time, you can make
suggestions and changes as situations arise, and as your input and expertise is called upon.

Title 9 ____
In a new job, there will always be a learning curve, and effective supervisors understand that. Inevitably,
you’ll be asked to do something or expected to know something that you don’t yet know or know how to
do. Rather than saying you can complete the task on your own, tell the truth and “don’t be afraid to say, ‘I
don’t know,’

Title 10 ____
You may be so eager to start your new job that you don’t want to stop and ask questions. But by skipping
even the most basic questions, you are setting yourself up for failure.
Title 1
a.Don’t show up late g.Don’t demand a higher income
b.Don’t be dishonest h.Don’t lose confidence in yourself
c.Don’t try to change things i.Don’t spend time on private matters
d.Don’t dress unprofessionally j.Don’t take too long before you start work
e.Don’t be afraid to ask for help k.Don’t feel disappointed if you are not given
total support
f.Don’t avoid the job orientation
Title 2
a.Don’t show up late g.Don’t demand a higher income
b.Don’t be dishonest h.Don’t lose confidence in yourself
c.Don’t try to change things i.Don’t spend time on private matters
d.Don’t dress unprofessionally j.Don’t take too long before you start work
e.Don’t be afraid to ask for help k.Don’t feel disappointed if you are not given
total support
f.Don’t avoid the job orientation
Title 3
a.Don’t show up late e.Don’t be afraid to ask for help
b.Don’t be dishonest f.Don’t avoid the job orientation
c.Don’t try to change things g.Don’t demand a higher income
d.Don’t dress unprofessionally h.Don’t lose confidence in yourself
i.Don’t spend time on private matters
j.Don’t take too long before you start work
Title 4
a.Don’t show up late
b.Don’t be dishonest
c.Don’t try to change things
d.Don’t dress unprofessionally
e.Don’t be afraid to ask for help
f.Don’t avoid the job orientation
Title 5
a.Don’t show up late
b.Don’t be dishonest
c.Don’t try to change things
d.Don’t dress unprofessionally
e.Don’t be afraid to ask for help
f.Don’t avoid the job orientation
Title 6
a.Don’t show up late
b.Don’t be dishonest
c.Don’t try to change things
d.Don’t dress unprofessionally
e.Don’t be afraid to ask for help
f.Don’t avoid the job orientation
Title 7
a.Don’t show up late
b.Don’t be dishonest
c.Don’t try to change things
d.Don’t dress unprofessionally
e.Don’t be afraid to ask for help
f.Don’t avoid the job orientation
Title 8
k.Don’t feel disappointed if you are not given
total support
g.Don’t demand a higher income
h.Don’t lose confidence in yourself
i.Don’t spend time on private matters
j.Don’t take too long before you start work
k.Don’t feel disappointed if you are not given
total support
g.Don’t demand a higher income
h.Don’t lose confidence in yourself
i.Don’t spend time on private matters
j.Don’t take too long before you start work
k.Don’t feel disappointed if you are not given
total support
g.Don’t demand a higher income
h.Don’t lose confidence in yourself
i.Don’t spend time on private matters
j.Don’t take too long before you start work
k.Don’t feel disappointed if you are not given
total support
g.Don’t demand a higher income
h.Don’t lose confidence in yourself
i.Don’t spend time on private matters
j.Don’t take too long before you start work
k.Don’t feel disappointed if you are not given
total support
a.Don’t show up late
b.Don’t be dishonest
c.Don’t try to change things
d.Don’t dress unprofessionally
e.Don’t be afraid to ask for help
f.Don’t avoid the job orientation
Title 9
a.Don’t show up late
b.Don’t be dishonest
c.Don’t try to change things
d.Don’t dress unprofessionally
e.Don’t be afraid to ask for help
f.Don’t avoid the job orientation
Title 10
a.Don’t show up late
b.Don’t be dishonest
c.Don’t try to change things
d.Don’t dress unprofessionally
e.Don’t be afraid to ask for help
f.Don’t avoid the job orientation
g.Don’t demand a higher income
h.Don’t lose confidence in yourself
i.Don’t spend time on private matters
j.Don’t take too long before you start work
k.Don’t feel disappointed if you are not given
total support
g.Don’t demand a higher income
h.Don’t lose confidence in yourself
i.Don’t spend time on private matters
j.Don’t take too long before you start work
k.Don’t feel disappointed if you are not given
total support
g.Don’t demand a higher income
h.Don’t lose confidence in yourself
i.Don’t spend time on private matters
j.Don’t take too long before you start work
k.Don’t feel disappointed if you are not given
total support