Preliminary English Reading Flashcards

Read the note: 'Tom — I've gone to the supermarket. Dinner is in the fridge. Heat it up for 10 minutes. Back by 7pm. — Mum.' What does Mum want Tom to do?

Answer: Warm up the food that is already prepared

Mum left dinner ready in the fridge and instructed Tom to heat it up, meaning it just needs reheating.

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

Answer: She stayed inside, and she read a book.

A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction like 'and.'

Read the label: 'Keep refrigerated. Best before: 12 May. Once opened, consume within 3 days.' The product is opened on May 10th. By when must it be consumed?

Answer: May 13th, three days after opening

Three days after May 10th is May 13th, and this is earlier than the best-before date, so May 13th applies.

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'exhausted' as used in the sentence: 'After the marathon, the runners were completely exhausted.'

Answer: Worn out

'Exhausted' means extremely tired, which is closest in meaning to 'worn out.'

A webpage heading reads: 'Frequently Asked Questions.' What is the purpose of this section on a website?

Answer: To provide answers to common customer questions

FAQ sections address common questions users have, saving them from needing to contact support.

In the sentence 'Despite the heavy traffic, they arrived on time,' what does 'despite' indicate?

Answer: They arrived on time even though there was heavy traffic.

'Despite' shows that an obstacle (heavy traffic) did not prevent the expected outcome (arriving on time).

Read the short paragraph: 'Volunteers are needed this Saturday to help clean up the local park. No experience is necessary. All equipment will be provided. Refreshments will be available.' Which statement is TRUE?

Answer: Food and drinks will be available for volunteers.

The text states that refreshments will be available, confirming that food and drinks will be provided.