KET Reading: Understanding Notices 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A notice in a car park says: 'PAY AND DISPLAY — Ticket must be visible on dashboard.' What should a driver do after paying?
- Keep the ticket in their wallet as proof
- Place the ticket where it can be seen through the windscreen (Correct answer)
- Take a photo of the ticket on their phone
- Give the ticket to the car park attendant
Correct answer: Place the ticket where it can be seen through the windscreen
Pay and display means you must show the ticket visibly on the dashboard so inspectors can see it.
Question 2: A sign at a café reads: 'OUTSIDE SEATING AVAILABLE — Order at the counter first.' What must customers do before sitting outside?
- Wait for a server to come to the outdoor table
- Reserve a table by calling ahead
- Place their order at the counter inside (Correct answer)
- Find a seat and then decide what to order
Correct answer: Place their order at the counter inside
The notice instructs customers to order at the counter before going to sit outside.
Question 3: A notice on a fire exit door says: 'FIRE EXIT — Keep clear at all times.' Why is it important to follow this instruction?
- Because the door is only for use by fire fighters
- So that people can escape quickly in an emergency (Correct answer)
- Because the door is alarmed and will trigger a fine
- So that deliveries can be made through this door
Correct answer: So that people can escape quickly in an emergency
Fire exits must remain clear so people can evacuate quickly and safely during an emergency.
Question 4: A sign in a school hall says: 'NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED IN THIS AREA.' A student has a water bottle. What should the student do?
- Drink the water quickly before entering
- Carry the water bottle but not drink from it
- Leave the water bottle outside the area (Correct answer)
- Ask a teacher if water is an exception
Correct answer: Leave the water bottle outside the area
The notice bans all food and drink, so the water bottle must be left outside the restricted area.
Question 5: A notice at an airport gate reads: 'BOARDING NOW — Rows 20–40 only.' Who should board at this time?
- All passengers on the flight immediately
- Only passengers whose seat numbers are between 20 and 40 (Correct answer)
- Passengers sitting in the first 20 rows
- Business class passengers first
Correct answer: Only passengers whose seat numbers are between 20 and 40
The notice specifies that only passengers in rows 20 to 40 should board at this stage.
Question 6: A sign on a door in a hospital says: 'STAFF ONLY — Authorised Personnel.' Who is allowed through this door?
- Any visitor who needs assistance
- Hospital employees with the right authorisation (Correct answer)
- Patients waiting for treatment
- Anyone during an emergency
Correct answer: Hospital employees with the right authorisation
'Staff only — authorised personnel' means only employees with specific permission may enter.
Question 7: A notice at a sports centre reception reads: 'Late arrivals may not be admitted to class.' What does this warn users about?
- Classes finish earlier than scheduled
- If you arrive after the class starts, you might not be allowed in (Correct answer)
- All classes require advance booking
- Late payment results in losing your membership
Correct answer: If you arrive after the class starts, you might not be allowed in
The notice warns that arriving late could mean being refused entry to the class.
KET Reading: Understanding Notices 4
A notice in a car park says: 'PAY AND DISPLAY — Ticket must be visible on dashboard.' What should a driver do after paying?