TOCFL Sign & Notice Interpretation

Question 1

A sign in a Taiwanese train station reads: 「禁止飲食」. What does this sign prohibit?

Accepted Answer

Eating and drinking

Answer

Photography

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Loud talking

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Standing in the aisle

Question 2

A store notice reads: 「本店週一公休」. What does this mean for customers?

Accepted Answer

The store is closed every Monday

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The store is open extra hours on Monday

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Discounts are available on Monday

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The store opens late on Monday

Question 3

A hospital notice states: 「請勿大聲喧嘩，保持安靜」. What is the hospital requesting?

Accepted Answer

Please keep quiet and avoid loud noise

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Do not use mobile phones

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Do not bring food inside

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Please wait in line

Question 4

An elevator sign reads: 「載重限250公斤，限乘10人」. What restriction does this impose?

Accepted Answer

Maximum weight 250 kg and no more than 10 passengers

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The elevator operates only 10 hours a day

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Children under 10 must be accompanied

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The elevator stops at 10 floors only

Question 5

A park sign reads: 「請勿踐踏草坪」. What behavior does the sign forbid?

Accepted Answer

Walking on the grass

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Feeding animals

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Picking flowers

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Riding bicycles

Question 6

A library notice reads: 「本館圖書借閱期限為兩週，逾期每日罰款五元」. What happens if a book is returned late?

Accepted Answer

A fine of 5 yuan per day is charged

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The book must be replaced

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The borrowing privilege is revoked immediately

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The borrower must pay the full book price

Question 7

A restaurant sign reads: 「本店提供外帶服務，外帶九折優惠」. What benefit does takeout offer?

Accepted Answer

A 10% discount on takeout orders

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Free delivery within 2 km

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A free drink with every takeout

Answer

Takeout items are freshly made to order