KET Reading: Understanding Notices 4

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?

Accepted Answer

Place the ticket where it can be seen through the windscreen

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Place their order at the counter inside

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

So that people can escape quickly in an emergency

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Leave the water bottle outside the area

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Only passengers whose seat numbers are between 20 and 40

Answer

The notice specifies that only passengers in rows 20 to 40 should board at this stage.

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