Sign & Notice Interpretation Flashcards

A food package reads: 「本產品含有麩質，過敏者請勿食用」. Who should avoid this product?

Answer: People who are allergic to gluten

「麩質」is gluten, and 「過敏者請勿食用」means those with allergies should not consume it, specifically warning gluten-sensitive individuals.

A bank ATM screen displays: 「本機暫停服務，請使用其他機台」. What should the customer do?

Answer: Use a different ATM machine

「暫停服務」means temporarily out of service, and 「請使用其他機台」means please use another machine.

A gym notice reads: 「使用器材前後請用酒精噴霧消毒，並以毛巾擦乾」. What are gym users required to do?

Answer: Disinfect equipment with alcohol spray before and after use, then wipe dry

「使用器材前後」= before and after using equipment; 「酒精噴霧消毒」= disinfect with alcohol spray; 「以毛巾擦乾」= wipe dry with a towel.

A supermarket promotional sign reads: 「買二送一，限同品項，活動至本月底止」. What does this promotion offer?

Answer: Buy two of the same item and get one free, valid until the end of the month

「買二送一」= buy two get one free; 「限同品項」= same item only; 「至本月底止」= until the end of this month.

An office building sign reads: 「本大樓實施門禁管制，訪客請先至一樓警衛室登記」. What must visitors do?

Answer: Register at the security desk on the first floor before entering

「訪客請先至一樓警衛室登記」instructs visitors to first go to the first-floor security office to register.

A dry cleaning ticket reads: 「取件期限為寄件日起三十日，逾期本店恕不負責」. What warning does this give?

Answer: Items not picked up within 30 days of drop-off are no longer the shop's responsibility

「取件期限」= pick-up deadline; 「寄件日起三十日」= 30 days from drop-off date; 「逾期本店恕不負責」= the shop is not responsible after the deadline.

A cinema sign reads: 「本院謝絕外食，場內販售飲料及爆米花供消費者選購」. What policy does the cinema enforce?

Answer: Outside food is not allowed; beverages and popcorn are sold inside

「謝絕外食」means outside food is not permitted, and the sign notes that drinks and popcorn are available for purchase inside the theater.