B1 For Schools Reading 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A school notice reads: 'The library will be closed on Friday for cleaning. Books due that day can be returned on Monday.' What should students do with books due on Friday?
- Return them on Monday (Correct answer)
- Keep them forever
- Throw them away
- Return them on Friday morning
Correct answer: Return them on Monday
The notice says books due on Friday can be returned on Monday because the library is closed.
Question 2: In the sentence 'Although it was raining, the team continued the match,' what does 'although' show?
- A contrast (Correct answer)
- A reason
- A time
- A result
Correct answer: A contrast
'Although' introduces a contrast between the rain and the match continuing.
Question 3: A text message says: 'Can't make football practice today — feeling ill. See you tomorrow.' Why is the person not coming?
- They feel ill (Correct answer)
- They are too busy
- They moved away
- They quit the team
Correct answer: They feel ill
The message states the person is 'feeling ill', which is the reason.
Question 4: Choose the best word: 'The teacher asked us to ___ our homework before the lesson.'
- hand in (Correct answer)
- hand out
- hand over
- hand down
Correct answer: hand in
'Hand in' means to submit work, which fits giving homework to a teacher.
Question 5: An advert reads: 'Summer camp for ages 11-14. Sports, art and music. Book by 1 June.' Who can attend the camp?
- Children aged 11 to 14 (Correct answer)
- Adults only
- Children under 5
- Teachers only
Correct answer: Children aged 11 to 14
The advert clearly states the camp is for ages 11-14.
Question 6: What is the main purpose of a text titled 'How to Stay Safe Online'?
- To give advice (Correct answer)
- To sell a product
- To tell a story
- To order food
Correct answer: To give advice
A 'How to' safety text is written to give advice and instructions.
Question 7: In 'She rarely visits the city,' what does 'rarely' mean?
- Not often (Correct answer)
- Every day
- Always
- Never at all
Correct answer: Not often
'Rarely' means something happens not often, but occasionally.
B1 For Schools Reading 2
A school notice reads: 'The library will be closed on Friday for cleaning.
Books due that day can be returned on Monday.' What should students do with books due on Friday?