Reading - Signs & Notices
B1
Cambridge English B1 Exam
Look at the text of each sign. What does it suggest? Select the option that best captures the meaning of the sign.
Cambridge B1 Signs Practice
Sign 1
Visitors must wear a wristband at all times in the leisure centre. Ask reception if you need one.
What does this sign suggest?
You should wear a wristband only when you use the swimming pool in the leisure centre.
Visitors must ask reception at all times to wear a wristband in the leisure centre.
You have to keep a wristband on while you are in the centre, and reception can give you one.
Sign 2
Café closing in 10 minutes. Please place your order now; the kitchen cannot accept orders after 6:30.
What does the text say?
You can still order drinks after 6:30, but food will be served only tomorrow.
You should order immediately because no food orders will be taken after 6:30.
The café is closing after 6:30 minutes, so place your order now.
Sign 3
Cycle helmets must be worn on this track. Riders without helmets will not be permitted to enter.
What does this sign suggest?
You must enter the track with a helmet, but you can take it off while riding.
You cannot use the track unless you are wearing a helmet.
Helmets are recommended on this track because it might be dangerous.
Sign 4
Please do not leave bags unattended. Unattended items may be removed for security reasons.
What does the notice imply?
You may leave bags unattended if they are removed for security reasons.
You should leave your bags at the security desk so they can remove them.
You shouldn’t leave your bags alone because staff might take them away for safety.
Sign 5
Students may use the computer room during lunch break, but they must sign in at the office first.
What does the text say?
Students are allowed to go to the computer room at lunchtime if they register at the office beforehand.
Students can use the computer room whenever they want, as long as they sign in.
Students may sign in at the office during lunch break, but they must use the computer room first.
About Reading Signs & Notices — Cambridge English B1
This Cambridge English B1 Reading Signs & Notices exercise shows short public messages — signs, labels, emails and notes. For each one, choose the option that best explains its meaning.
It tests your understanding of everyday English and the real purpose behind short, functional messages you meet in daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reading Signs & Notices?
You read a short message such as a sign, label or note and choose the option that best explains what it means or wants you to do.
What does it test?
Understanding the purpose and meaning of short, real-world English messages.
Any tips for Signs & Notices?
Ask yourself who wrote the message and why — the correct option matches its real purpose, not just individual words in it.
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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
- Read the text and decide what situation it could appear in.
- Look at the images, the design often suggests the correct answer.
- Read the three options.
- Compare each option with the text before choosing an answer.
- Read the chosen option again to be sure it is a right answer.