B1 English B1 Reading Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Read the advertisement: 'Experienced plumber available for all jobs, large and small. No call-out fee. Free quotes. Call Mike on 07700 900123.' What does Mike offer for free?
- Quotes (Correct answer)
- All plumbing work
- Call-out visits
- Spare parts
Correct answer: Quotes
The advertisement says Mike provides free quotes. The 'no call-out fee' means he does not charge to visit, but the question asks what he explicitly offers for free.
Question 2: Read the text: 'Children under 5 travel free on all bus routes. Children aged 5 to 15 pay half price. Adults pay the full fare.' How much does a 10-year-old pay?
- Half the adult fare (Correct answer)
- Nothing
- The full fare
- A small fixed fee
Correct answer: Half the adult fare
Children aged 5 to 15 pay half price. A 10-year-old falls in this age group.
Question 3: Read the letter: 'We are pleased to offer you a position as a customer service assistant starting on 1 March. Please confirm your acceptance by 15 February.' By when must you confirm?
- By 15 February (Correct answer)
- By 1 March
- Within seven days
- By the end of the month
Correct answer: By 15 February
The letter says the candidate must confirm their acceptance by 15 February.
Question 4: Read the notice: 'This car park is for customers only. Maximum stay 2 hours. CCTV in operation.' How long can a customer park here?
- Up to 2 hours (Correct answer)
- As long as they like
- 1 hour only
- 30 minutes
Correct answer: Up to 2 hours
The notice states the maximum stay is 2 hours.
Question 5: Read the text: 'Tom is very busy at work this week because his colleague is off sick. He has to answer all the phones himself and attend two extra meetings.' Why is Tom busy?
- His colleague is ill and he is covering extra work (Correct answer)
- He has started a new job this week
- He has an important presentation to prepare
- He is training new staff
Correct answer: His colleague is ill and he is covering extra work
The text explains Tom is busy because his colleague is off sick and he is covering their responsibilities.
Question 6: Read the information: 'The sports centre offers swimming lessons for beginners every Saturday morning. Booking is essential. Spaces are limited to eight per class.' What is true about the swimming lessons?
- You must book in advance (Correct answer)
- They are available every day
- Each class has up to twenty spaces
- They are free for beginners
Correct answer: You must book in advance
The text says booking is essential, which means you must book in advance.
B1 English B1 Reading Comprehension 2
Read the advertisement: 'Experienced plumber available for all jobs, large and small.
No call-out fee.
Free quotes.
Call Mike on 07700 900123.' What does Mike offer for free?