KET - Key English Reading: Understanding Notices Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: NOTICE LIBRARY - QUIET ZONE Please switch all mobile phones to silent. No talking above a whisper. Thank you for your cooperation.
- You must turn off your phone in the library.
- You should not talk loudly in this area. (Correct answer)
- You cannot bring your phone into the library.
- You can only whisper to the librarians.
Correct answer: You should not talk loudly in this area.
The notice asks people to switch phones to silent, not turn them off, and to not talk 'above a whisper', which means talking quietly is allowed. The rule applies to the entire area, not just when speaking to librarians.
Question 2: MESSAGE Hi Alex, I'm going to be late for the film tonight. Can you buy my ticket when you get yours? I'll give you the money when I arrive. Thanks, Sam
- Sam wants Alex to pay for his ticket and will pay him back. (Correct answer)
- Sam is asking Alex to wait for him outside the cinema.
- Sam has forgotten his money and needs to borrow some.
- Sam cannot go to the film and wants Alex to sell his ticket.
Correct answer: Sam wants Alex to pay for his ticket and will pay him back.
Sam asks Alex to 'buy my ticket' and says 'I'll give you the money when I arrive'. This shows that Sam wants Alex to pay for the ticket for now and will repay him later.
Question 3: EMAIL To: All Students From: Mr. Harris Subject: School Trip The bus for the museum trip will now leave at 8:30 AM tomorrow, not 9:00 AM. Please arrive at the school gate by 8:15 AM. Don't be late!
- The school trip to the museum has been cancelled.
- Students should go straight to the museum tomorrow.
- The bus will leave later than first planned.
- Students need to arrive earlier for the trip than they thought. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Students need to arrive earlier for the trip than they thought.
The email states the bus will leave at 8:30 AM 'not 9:00 AM', which is earlier. It also asks students to arrive by 8:15 AM. Therefore, students need to be ready earlier than the original plan.
Question 4: NOTICE ON A SHOP DOOR OPENING HOURS Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm Sat: 10am - 4pm Sun: CLOSED We will be closed next Monday for a public holiday.
- The shop is usually closed on Mondays.
- The shop will be open for a shorter time next Monday.
- The shop will not be open next Monday. (Correct answer)
- The shop is always open on Saturdays.
Correct answer: The shop will not be open next Monday.
The notice says 'We will be closed next Monday for a public holiday'. This is a specific change for the upcoming Monday, overriding the usual opening hours.
Question 5: NOTE For Sale: Guitar with case. Almost new, only used a few times. Perfect for a beginner. Call Mark on 07700 900123 after 6 pm.
- You must email if you want to buy this guitar.
- This guitar would be good for someone starting to play. (Correct answer)
- The guitar is quite old but in good condition.
- You can call Mark about the guitar in the morning.
Correct answer: This guitar would be good for someone starting to play.
The note says the guitar is 'Perfect for a beginner', which means it's suitable for someone who is just starting to learn how to play the instrument.
Question 6: CAFE SIGN Today's Special Offer Buy any large coffee and get a free croissant! (Offer available until 11 am only)
- You can get a free coffee with a croissant.
- This offer is only for small coffees.
- You can get a cheap croissant if you buy a coffee.
- You must buy a large coffee in the morning to get a free croissant. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: You must buy a large coffee in the morning to get a free croissant.
The sign specifies two conditions for the free croissant: you must 'Buy any large coffee' and the offer is only 'available until 11 am', which is in the morning.
KET - Key English Reading: Understanding Notices Questions and Answers
NOTICE
LIBRARY - QUIET ZONE
Please switch all mobile phones to silent.
No talking above a whisper.
Thank you for your cooperation.