Office notices: policy changes, moves, and reminders
Company notices speak in formal patterns: takes effect, are required to, has been scheduled, provided by. Passive voice hides who does what — so anchor each rule to its date and deadline. Effective dates are TOEIC's favorite detail question.
Read the sentences below, then practice the whole lesson with audio.
- 1Starting next month, all staff meetings will move to Monday mornings.
- 2The new policy takes effect on the first of April.
- 3Employees are required to complete the online safety course by Friday.
- 4Anyone who misses the deadline must attend the in-person session instead.
- 5The marketing department is moving to the fifth floor over the weekend.
- 6Please pack your personal items into the boxes provided by facilities.
- 7The parking garage will be repainted during the last week of June.
- 8During that time, staff may use the visitor lot across the street.
- 9Our annual company picnic has been scheduled for the second Saturday of July.
- 10Family members are welcome, but please register everyone in advance.
- 11The cafeteria will introduce a new lunch menu beginning next Monday.
- 12Vegetarian options will now be available at every station.
- 13Remember to submit your vacation requests at least two weeks ahead.
- 14Requests sent after the cutoff may not be approved in time.
- 15Thank you all for your cooperation during these changes.
FAQ
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