Reading

Level B1

Part 1 - Signs & Notices

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For questions 1-5, choose the answer which best captures the meaning of the sign.

Obligation

School trip tomorrow: students must bring a packed lunch and wear comfortable shoes. Meet at the main gate at 8:15.

What does this notice say?

Prohibition

Gym rule: You must book a class online before arriving. Walk-ins are not accepted, even if there is space.

What does this sign suggest?

Permission

Library notice: Drinks with lids are allowed. Hot drinks and open cups mustn’t be brought into the reading area.

What does the text say?

Warning

Roadworks ahead. Cyclists should use the temporary path on the left and must not enter the closed lane.

What does this sign suggest?

Permission

Swimming pool: Children under 10 have to be with an adult in the water. Older children may swim alone if they can swim well.

What does this notice say?

What to do

This part of the reading test consists of five images with messages. Each image has 3 possible answer options. What does the notice say?

Read the notices and messages first. Don’t look at the choices until you understand the texts.

Compare each option with the text before choosing your answer. Remember that the wrong, answers might seem to be correct at first, so it is important to read the chosen option again to check that the meanings match.

Strategy

  1. Read the text and decide what situation it could appear in.
  2. Look at the images, the design often suggests the correct answer.
  3. Read the three options.
  4. Compare each option with the text before choosing an answer.
  5. Read the chosen option again to be sure it is a right answer.

Instructions

For questions 1-5, choose the answer which best captures the meaning of the sign.

Exercise Details

Author

Maroua Ouarti

@maroua-ouarti

User Prompt

"I have to understand a huge text and respond to questions about the text (a text with 50 to 60 lines)."

Tone: Standard
Level: B1

Created on:

Oct 8, 2026

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