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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

Library computers: You must log out after use. You mustn’t install any software or games.

What does this notice say?

 You must log out after use, and you must install software or games.

 You should ask a librarian before using the computers, because they may be busy.

 You have to sign out when you finish, and you are not allowed to add programs to the computer.

Prohibition

Sports centre studio: Outdoor shoes are not permitted. You must wear clean trainers inside.

What does this sign suggest?

 You are not allowed to enter with shoes from outside, and you have to use clean sports shoes.

 Outdoor shoes are not permitted, so you must wear outdoor shoes inside.

 You don’t have to bring trainers because the sports centre will lend you some.

Prohibition

Quiet zone: You mustn’t take phone calls here. Silent mode is permitted.

What does this notice say?

 You are not allowed to make calls in this area, but you may keep your phone on silent.

 You mustn’t take phone calls here, so silent mode is not permitted.

 You don’t have to use your phone here if you don’t want to.

Permission

Library returns: You don’t have to pay today if your fine is under £1. Pay next time.

What does this notice mean?

 If you owe less than £1, you are not required to pay now; you can pay on your next visit.

 All fines under £1 are cancelled, so you never need to pay them.

 You don’t have to pay today if your fine is under £1, so you must pay today.

Obligation

Swimming pool: Children under 10 must be with an adult. They mustn’t swim alone.

What does this sign suggest?

 Children under 10 must be with an adult, so adults mustn’t enter the pool.

 Kids below 10 have to be accompanied by an adult, and they are not allowed to swim by themselves.

 Children should swim near the side because the pool might be deep.

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

Δημήτρης Google

@demetres-google

User Prompt

"Create an exercise about notices in a public library or sports centre. Focus on modal verbs (must, mustn't, and don't have to) and synonyms for "permitted" or "forbidden". Ensure the distractors use words from the text but change the meaning."

Tone: Standard
Level: B1

Created on:

May 3, 2026

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