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.
Mixed Public Notices
Sign 1
Visitors must wear a wristband at all times. Without it, you can’t enter the pool area.
What does this sign suggest?
You need to keep your wristband on, or you will not be allowed into the pool area.
You must wear a wristband only when you are in the pool.
You should buy a wristband at the pool entrance if you want to swim.
Sign 2
Please keep your receipt. You may need it to exchange items within 14 days.
What does the text say?
You can return any item at any time as long as you have the receipt.
Hold on to your receipt because it could be required if you want to swap something within two weeks.
You must exchange items within 14 days, even if you don’t want to.
Sign 3
Caution: Floor recently cleaned. Walk carefully to avoid slipping.
What does this sign suggest?
The floor is clean, so you can run safely.
You must clean your shoes before walking on the floor.
You should move slowly because the floor may be slippery.
Sign 4
No food or drink in the computer room. Water bottles are not permitted.
What does this notice say?
You should avoid eating in the computer room, but drinks are fine.
Food and drink are allowed in the computer room if you only bring water bottles.
You are not allowed to bring anything to eat or drink into the computer room, including water.
Sign 5
Staff entrance only. Deliveries must use the loading bay at the back of the building.
What does the notice mean?
Only employees may use this door, and delivery drivers have to go to the loading area behind the building.
Staff must take all deliveries to the back of the building.
Deliveries can use the staff entrance if the loading bay is busy.
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.