KET Reading: Understanding Notices 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A notice on a classroom door says: 'EXAM IN PROGRESS — Do not disturb.' What should someone who needs to speak to a student inside do?
- Open the door quietly and wave to the student
- Wait until the exam is finished (Correct answer)
- Knock loudly so the student can hear
- Send a text message to the student immediately
Correct answer: Wait until the exam is finished
The notice asks people not to disturb the exam, so waiting until it ends is the correct action.
Question 2: A sign in a supermarket aisle reads: 'WET FLOOR — Caution.' What should shoppers do when they see this sign?
- Avoid that aisle completely for the rest of the day
- Walk carefully in that area (Correct answer)
- Report the wet floor to a manager
- Ask a staff member to carry their basket
Correct answer: Walk carefully in that area
'Caution' on a wet floor sign warns people to walk carefully to avoid slipping.
Question 3: A notice at a train station says: 'Platform 3 — Cancelled due to engineering works.' What has happened?
- Platform 3 has been moved to another location
- The train from Platform 3 will not run today (Correct answer)
- Engineering works will begin on Platform 3 tomorrow
- Tickets for Platform 3 trains are no longer available
Correct answer: The train from Platform 3 will not run today
A cancellation notice means the service will not operate, so the train on Platform 3 will not run.
Question 4: A sign on a shop window says: 'CLOSING DOWN SALE — Up to 70% off everything.' What does this tell shoppers?
- The shop will be closed for 70 days
- Prices are reduced because the shop is permanently closing (Correct answer)
- The shop is open 70% of normal hours
- Only 70 items are left in the shop
Correct answer: Prices are reduced because the shop is permanently closing
A closing down sale means a shop is going out of business and reduces prices to sell remaining stock.
Question 5: A notice on a college noticeboard says: 'Student ID cards can be collected from Room 14 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.' When can students pick up their cards?
- Any time during college opening hours
- Only in the afternoon
- In the morning, before noon (Correct answer)
- Only on weekdays after 12 p.m.
Correct answer: In the morning, before noon
The notice specifies 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., which is the morning period before noon.
Question 6: A sign at a museum says: 'FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY NOT PERMITTED.' What must visitors do when taking photos?
- Not take any photos inside the museum
- Use their camera without the flash (Correct answer)
- Ask staff permission before each photo
- Only photograph items marked with a camera symbol
Correct answer: Use their camera without the flash
The notice bans flash photography, but visitors may still take photos without using a flash.
Question 7: A notice outside a public toilet reads: 'OUT OF ORDER — Sorry for the inconvenience.' What does this mean?
- The toilet is only for emergency use
- The toilet is not working and cannot be used (Correct answer)
- The toilet closes early due to cleaning
- The toilet is reserved for disabled users
Correct answer: The toilet is not working and cannot be used
'Out of order' means the facility is broken or not functioning, so it cannot be used.
KET Reading: Understanding Notices 3
A notice on a classroom door says: 'EXAM IN PROGRESS — Do not disturb.' What should someone who needs to speak to a student inside do?