READING – Part 1 Multiple choice (short texts)

ABOUT THE TASK

In Reading Part 1, you read five short texts on different Each question has three multiple-choice options
topics. These texts are taken from real-world situations, (A, B and C) for you to choose from.
including signs, notices, messages, emails and so on. You choose the option that is most similar in meaning
You identify the meaning of the text. to the text.

Practice task How did you do?

TEST

1 For each question, choose the correct 2 Check your answers.

answer.
3 Look at Ex 1 question 1. Answer the questions below.
1
No noise between 11 p.m. and 1 What is it?
7 a.m. Please come and go A an advertisement B a notice C an email
quietly during this time so you 2 Where might you see it?
don’t annoy other people. A a library B a block of flats C a swimming pool
3 Look at option A.
A Be quiet if you are moving about late A Does it mention 11 p.m.?
at night.
B Does it mention being able to come in or go out at night?
B You can’t come in after 11 p.m.
4 Look at option B.
C Don’t make a noise after 7 in the
A Does it mention people who live there?
morning.
B Does it mention residents making a noise themselves?
2
5 Look at option C.
Bicycle for sale. One owner, hardly A Does it ask you to be quiet?
used, only £200. Also two helmets, B Does it mention night time?
prices to be discussed.
4 Look at Ex 1 question 2. Answer the questions below.
A The bicycle and helmets cost £200. 1 What is it?
B The bicycle can be bought without A a text B an advertisement C an email
the helmets. 2 Where might you see it?
C The bicycle has been used a lot so A a newspaper B a computer C a mobile phone
is cheap. 3 Look at option A.
3 A Does it mention how much the bicycle cost originally?
Al, I’ve ordered a new computer game
B Does it mention how to buy the bicycle?
from the shop in town. I’ve already
paid for it, so could you pick it up when 4 Look at option B.
you’re there tomorrow? A Does it mention the cost of the bicycle itself?
B Does it mention that you can buy the bicycle and helmets separately?
Jan
A Jan wants Al to go to town the next 5 Look at option C.
day to order a computer game. A Does it say that the bicycle was ridden a lot?
B Jan wants to give some money to Al B Does it say the bicycle is cheap?
to buy a computer game.
C Jan wants Al to collect a computer
5 Look at Ex 1 question 3. Answer the questions below.
game the next day. 1 A Who wrote the text message?
4 B Who received the text message?
A scarf was left in the lecture 2 A Who ordered the computer game?
hall and is now at reception. B Who is going into town?
If you’ve lost one, please come to
6 Look at Ex 1 question 4. Are the statements below true or false?
collect it.
1 The scarf has been lost.
A Go to reception if you’ve found a scarf
2 The scarf is now in the lecture hall.
anywhere.
3 The scarf is now at reception.
B There’s a scarf missing from the
lecture hall. 4 We know who the scarf belongs to.
C Anyone looking for a scarf should go 5 The owner of the scarf needs to go to reception.
to reception.

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 READING – Part 1 Multiple choice (short texts)

Strategies and skills SPEAKING BOOST

TEACH

Time expressions Discuss or answer.

TIP: Signs and short messages often mention specific 1 Think about a typical weekday or weekend for you.
times or periods of time. It’s important to understand time What things do you do at certain times of the day?
expressions in order to understand the meaning correctly. 2 Imagine your ideal holiday. Say what you do in the
mornings, afternoons and evenings.

1 Which option (A or B) has the same meaning as the

original sentence? Understanding the main message
1 The lesson will continue until 3 p.m.
A The lesson will finish at 3 p.m. TIP: Think about what the purpose and main message of
B The lesson will finish before 3 p.m.
each text is and where you might see it. This helps you to
use the context when you think about the meaning.
2 Don’t enter the room until you see a green light.
A You can enter the room after you see a green light.
B You can enter the room before there is a green light. 3 For each statement, choose the correct ending.
3 You should arrive by 5 p.m. at the latest. 1 A sign
A You can arrive after 5 p.m. A gives personal information to a friend.
B You can arrive any time up to 5 p.m. B gives information to the public in a public place.
4 The shop is open between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. every day. 2 An advertisement
A The shop closes at 5 p.m. A tells people about a product they can buy.
B The shop opens before 9 a.m. B tells people what they can and can’t do.
5 The bus is due to arrive in ten minutes. 3 An instruction
A The bus won’t arrive after ten minutes. A tells people what to do or how to do it.
B The bus will not arrive until ten minutes have passed. B describes something that is happening.
6 You must not use phones during the performance. 4 A notice
A You can use phones when the performance is A explains a product and says how much it costs.
happening. B is often temporary and gives specific information
B You can use phones before and after the about a situation.
performance. 5 A personal message
A is usually written in informal language from one
2 Complete the sentences with the time expressions in person to another.
the box.
B is the same as a formal letter to a company.

at the latest before between by due during 4 Choose the correct context for each sentence.
earliest in advance until while
1 Please keep off the grass. sign / advertisement
1 The surgery is open 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. 2 Complete the form using black ink. instruction / email
2 Tickets will go on sale on 1st March at the . 3 Please close the door quietly after leaving the building.
3 Your final payment for the holiday is to notice / text message
be paid on 20th May. 4 Take one tablet a day with food. text message /
4 Wait your name is called before instruction from doctor
approaching the reception area. 5 I’ll be late tonight so go ahead and have dinner without me.
5 Taking photographs the performance notice / personal message
is strictly forbidden. 6 Ball games are not allowed in the park.
6 Switch off all mobile phones the advertisement / sign
concert is in progress. 7 All bread is on special offer
7 Please return all application forms by Friday this week – only £1 from
to enter the competition. Jones the Baker!
instruction / advertisement
8 You can buy tickets online.
8 Everyone must report to the
9 The cinema will open 30 minutes
reception desk on the ground
the film starts.
floor on arrival. email / sign
10 The show will be finished 10 p.m.