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B1ReadingPart 1

Multiple choice (short texts)

For each question, choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

1notice

A notice at a swimming pool

LANE SWIMMING: From 3 June, the fast lane will be open only before 9 a.m. and after 7 p.m. At all other times, every lane is for general swimming. Children under 8 must have an adult with them in the water.

What does the notice say about the fast lane?

2text message

A text message from a friend

Kofi, the 18:10 train is cancelled. I’m getting the 18:40 instead, so I’ll miss the start of the film. Go in without me and leave my ticket at the desk. I’ll find you inside. Lukas

What does Lukas want Kofi to do?

3label

A label on a jar of jam from a market stall

Homemade strawberry jam. Made 12 July. Keep in a cool, dry place. Once opened, store in the fridge and eat within four weeks. No added sugar.

What does the label tell you?

4email

An email from a bicycle shop to a customer

Dear Ms Okafor, your bicycle is ready to collect. We replaced the back tyre as agreed, but the brakes were fine, so the total is £24, not the £40 we expected. Please note we close at 5.30 on Saturdays.

Why has the shop written to Ms Okafor?

5notice

A notice in a college canteen

From Monday, please return your tray to the racks by the door. Plates go on the top shelf and cups on the bottom shelf. Put any food you have not eaten in the green bins, not on your plate.

What are students asked to do?

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