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English 6 – Reading – Part 1 – Exercise 1

A. What does the notice say? Circle the best option.

a. This glass will break in a fire.

In case of fire b. Break this glass if there is a fire.
c. Anyone who breaks the glass will be fired!
Break Glass! d. This is a case of fired glass.

“Guys – I found out about the

music in the park. Tickets are a. You can buy tickets in the park for music
available Mon-Friday. Let me b. There is music in the park from Monday to Friday.
know if there are any times you c. A band called Mon-Fri will play in the park
can’t go. d. You can buy tickets on weekdays.
Brad.

Sale
a. 50% of the items will be sold next week.
Spring sale next week! b. All items will be half price in the Spring.
Up to 50% c. Some items will be half price next week.
Off many items d. After the spring sale many items will cost 50% more

a. You cannot watch this film if you are under 18.

This film is suitable for
b. This film is about children or teenagers
people c. This film can still be used after 18 years.
d. You should only watch films if you are over 18
over 18 years old

Stand on right of escalator a. You must carry a dog to use this escalator
b. You must stand on the right if you have a dog
Dogs must be carried! c. Stand on the right, and carry your dog if you have one.
d. The left side of the escalator is for people going the other
way.
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English 6 – Reading – Part 1 – Exercise 2

What does the notice say? Circle the best option.

BUSES TO THE a. It will be 20 minutes before a city centre bus leaves from this stop.
CITY CENTRE b. You can get buses to the centre from here every 20 minutes.
LEAVE THIS BUS c. It takes 20 minutes to get to the city centre by bus from here.
STOP EVERY 20
MINUTES

Tom, Harry is contacting Tom to

My mum forgot to get us any
snacks! Can you bring some
when you come to my
a. Tell him to provide some music for tonight.
housetonight? Jake’s bringing b. Invite him to Harry´s house tonight.
lots of CDs!
Harry
c. Ask him to take food with him tonight.

Clara is texting Ben to

Ben,
I’m at the cinema – a. Warn him he´ll be late for the film.
where are you? Film
starts in 2 minutes! b. Ask him to contact her about the film.
Ciara
c. Confirm the time the film begins.

Billy, What is mum reminding Billy to do?

Your sandwiches are
in the fridge – put
them in your a. make sandwiches for his lunch.
lunchbox.
Don’t forget! b. take his lunchbox out of the fridge
Mum
c. add his sandwiches to his lunchbox.

PUPILS SHOULD
BRING MONEY FOR
a. Pupils are late paying for the school trip on Friday.
THE SCHOOL TRIP b. Pupils have until Friday to pay for the school trip.
BY FRIDAY AT THE c. Pupils should bring money to spend during Friday´s school trip.
LATEST
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English 6 – Reading – Part 1 – Exercise 3

What does the notice say? Circle the best option.

Once opened,
a. The product can last five days after opening.
keep in coldest part
b. The product should be stored in a refrigerator
of refrigerator and
immediately.
use within five days
c. The product doesn’t have to be kept cool.

We accept cash, a. We prefer you to pay with a credit card or in cash.

cheques and all b. You must have a credit card and a cheque as well as cash.
Major credit cards! c. You may pay with a credit card, cheque or in cash.

To: Maria Why is David apologizing to Maria?

From: David
I know you asked me to a. He cannot do the favour he had promised.
fix your laptop on b. He hasn’t had time to fix her laptop.
Saturday but I completely c. He won’t be able to go to the meeting with her.
forgot about a meeting I
have to go to - terribly
sorry

Parking
2 hours maximum a. It costs at least £50 to park here for two hours.
£4 per hour b. There are no parking changes after 2.00 pm.
c. You have to pay a fine if you park here for three hours.
The value of a parking
penalty charge notice is
£50

Keep silence a. You mustn’t speak during the examination.

b. Please respect others and remain quiet during the
Exams in progress examination.
c. Do not talk to the teacher.
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English 6 – Reading – Part 1 – Exercise 4

What does the notice say? Circle the best option.

WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD – a. This toy is only suitable for children over three years old
Small parts. Not for b. This toy only works with adult supervision
children under 36 months. c. This toy is only for small children
Use with adult supervision
only.

Hi Penelope, a. Monika has stayed in the hotel before

The hotel is in a fantastic b. Penelope has already visited the hotel Monika is staying
location in
- just as you described it. c. Monika and Penelope are planning to go to the hotel
Thanks for recommending it. together next year.
Liked it so much we've
already booked for next
year! Monika.

What does this notice say about Swansea University

Swansea University students?
Students and staff are free
to use the a. They don't have to pay to use the library resources
Libraries and its b. They can use the library resources only if they ask the staff
resources. c. They don't need to get permission to use the library
resources.

USE BEFORE
10 JULY
a. It is best to keep the medicine in the freezer
b. Keep the medicine away from heat and direct light.
Store in a cool, dark c. You shouldn't take the medicine after 10th January.
place

PLEASE DO NOT CHAIN a. Do not ride your bicycle around the corner
b. These railings may damage your bike's chain
BICYCLES TO THESE
c. Do not lock your bike up to railings
RAILINGS

THANK YOU.
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English 6 – Reading – Part 1 – Exercise 5

What does the notice say? Circle the best option.

After opening, a. This product doesn’t need to be kept cool.

Keep it in a b. This product can last for two days after you open it.
refrigerator
And use within two c. This product must be put in a refrigerator immediately
days

The summer a. You can get information about new times from the receptionist
swimming
b. Tell the receptionist about any change in your details.
timetable has
changed. Please c. The swimming pool is open at the usual times.
ask at reception for
details

The hotel dining

room is available a. You cannot eat here at weekends
for private parties b. Hotel guests can have parties in their rooms
on Sundays
c. It is possible to hire the dining room

To: Jack
What does Emma want Jack to do?
From: Emma
Did you phone the a. Arrange another holiday
travel agent? Can b. Fly out to meet her
I get an earlier
plane? This is the c. Find out about flight times
worst holiday I’ve
ever had!

NOTICE
Discount Day next a. Everything in this shop will be cheaper on Friday
Friday! b. There will be a discount on many items on Friday
Hundreds of our most
popular products will c. The shop’s most popular products will cost less after Friday.
be reduced for one
day only!
Don ‘t miss it!
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English 6 – Reading – Part 1 – Exercise 6

What does the notice say? Circle the best option.

Child fares are not available A) You have to pay adult fares at all times.
On any of our routes after 11 B) Children must use an adult ticket after 11pm.
pm. Adults fares will be C) Children who look older than 11 years old may be asked to pay adult rate
charged at these times.

What is Pete doing?

To: Alice
From: Pete
A) apologizing to Alice for not going to concert.
B) inviting Alice to go to the concert with him.
I have three tickets for
C) offering Alice concert tickets he has got.
tomorrow’s night concert but
I won’t be able to go. If you
want them, come to my
house by 4 p.m. The concert
starts at 7:30

The guests are requested not A) Guests should try to be quiet at night.
to disturb the peace of the B) Guests creating any noise will be asked to leave.
neighbors from 23:00 to 08:00 C) Departing guests must check out

Rosie! George wants Rosie to..

Could you pick up some
A) finish preparing her own dinner.
more potatoes on your way
B) pick him up on her way home.
home and cook it for dinner?
C) have dinner ready for George soon.
The salad is in the fridge.
I’ve already had mine. I’ll be
back soon. George

Returnable within five days A) The item can only be returned if the consumer has the receipt.
of purchase with receipt, B) You can expect to receive a full refund on faulty returned goods.
providing item is not c) You may return the item at any time, as long as it’s undamaged.
damaged.