B1 For Schools Reading 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A review says: 'The new café is great, but it gets very crowded at lunchtime.' What is the one negative point?
- It gets very crowded at lunch (Correct answer)
- The food is bad
- It is too expensive
- It closes early
Correct answer: It gets very crowded at lunch
The only criticism mentioned is that it becomes very crowded at lunchtime.
Question 2: Choose the correct word: 'You ___ wear a uniform at this school; it is a rule.'
- must (Correct answer)
- needn't
- shouldn't
- can't
Correct answer: must
'Must' shows obligation, which fits a school rule.
Question 3: A sign in a museum reads: 'Please do not touch the paintings.' What are visitors NOT allowed to do?
- Touch the paintings (Correct answer)
- Look at the paintings
- Walk in the room
- Take photos
Correct answer: Touch the paintings
The sign prohibits touching the paintings.
Question 4: In 'The film was so boring that I fell asleep,' why did the person fall asleep?
- The film was boring (Correct answer)
- The room was dark
- It was late
- The seat was soft
Correct answer: The film was boring
'So boring that' links the boring film to falling asleep as a result.
Question 5: An email ends: 'Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.' What does this tell us?
- They will meet on Saturday (Correct answer)
- They met last week
- They will never meet
- They are angry
Correct answer: They will meet on Saturday
'Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday' shows a planned future meeting.
Question 6: Choose the best word: 'I'm not sure ___ the shop is open on Sundays.'
- whether (Correct answer)
- however
- although
- because
Correct answer: whether
'Whether' introduces an indirect yes/no question after 'not sure'.
Question 7: A leaflet says: 'Tickets are half price for students.' What does this mean for students?
- They pay 50% less (Correct answer)
- They pay double
- They pay nothing
- They cannot enter
Correct answer: They pay 50% less
'Half price' means students pay 50% less than the full price.
B1 For Schools Reading 3
A review says: 'The new café is great, but it gets very crowded at lunchtime.' What is the one negative point?