Reading

Level B1

Part 1 - Signs & Notices

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For questions 1-5, choose the answer which best captures the meaning of the sign.

Obligation

Visitors must wear a wristband at all times in the leisure centre. Ask reception if you need one.

What does this sign suggest?

Information

Café closing in 10 minutes. Please place your order now; the kitchen cannot accept orders after 6:30.

What does the text say?

Prohibition

Cycle helmets must be worn on this track. Riders without helmets will not be permitted to enter.

What does this sign suggest?

Warning

Please do not leave bags unattended. Unattended items may be removed for security reasons.

What does the notice imply?

Permission

Students may use the computer room during lunch break, but they must sign in at the office first.

What does the text say?

What to do

This part of the reading test consists of five images with messages. Each image has 3 possible answer options. What does the notice say?

Read the notices and messages first. Don’t look at the choices until you understand the texts.

Compare each option with the text before choosing your answer. Remember that the wrong, answers might seem to be correct at first, so it is important to read the chosen option again to check that the meanings match.

Strategy

  1. Read the text and decide what situation it could appear in.
  2. Look at the images, the design often suggests the correct answer.
  3. Read the three options.
  4. Compare each option with the text before choosing an answer.
  5. Read the chosen option again to be sure it is a right answer.

Instructions

For questions 1-5, choose the answer which best captures the meaning of the sign.

Exercise Details

Author

Vasilica Tabarac

@vasilica-tabarac

User Prompt

"Create a B1 Reading and Use of English signs exercise that reflects the format and style of the Cambridge English exam."

Tone: Standard
Level: B1

Created on:

May 27, 2026

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