TOCFL Sign & Notice Interpretation 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

People who are allergic to gluten

Answer

「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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Use a different ATM machine

Answer

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

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

「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.

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

「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.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

Register at the security desk on the first floor before entering

Answer

「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.

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