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

Macalin and Ena: visitors must book an appointment before coming to the office. No walk-ins accepted.

What does this sign suggest?

Prohibition

Macalin & Ena Gym: you must wear clean trainers. Outdoor shoes are not allowed on the sports floor.

What does the text say?

Permission

Macalin and Ena Library: you can borrow up to 3 books. Extra books must stay in the library.

What does this notice suggest?

Warning

Roadworks near Macalin and Ena School: slow down. Children may cross at any time.

What does this sign suggest?

Request

Macalin and Ena Café: please queue here. You must wait to be called before you order.

What does this notice 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

Maarin Maashaka

@maarin-maashaka

User Prompt

"Macalin and Ena"

Tone: Standard
Level: B1

Created on:

Sep 16, 2026

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