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.
National Park Weather Warnings
Sign 1
Weather warning: Strong winds expected this afternoon. Keep away from cliff edges and do not fly drones.
What does this sign suggest?
You should stay back from cliffs because high winds are likely later today, and drones are not permitted.
You should visit the cliffs this afternoon because the wind will be calmer and safer then.
Strong winds are expected this afternoon, so you must fly drones near the cliff edges.
Sign 2
Thunderstorm risk today. If you hear thunder, leave open areas immediately and shelter in a building or your car.
What does the text say?
You can shelter under a tree if you hear thunder because it is safer than a car.
When thunder starts, you must move away from open places at once and find safe cover in a car or building.
Thunderstorm risk today, so you should stay in open areas until the thunder stops.
Sign 3
Heat alert: Carry at least 2 litres of water per person. Start walks early and rest in shade at midday.
What does this notice advise visitors to do?
You should avoid shade at midday so you can finish your walk faster in the heat.
Heat alert: carry 2 litres of water, so you must drink only 2 litres all day.
You should bring plenty of water, begin hiking in the morning, and take a break in the shade around midday.
Sign 4
Heavy rain forecast. Trails may flood quickly. Do not enter river crossings when water is moving fast.
What does this sign suggest?
The trails may flood quickly, so the park will close all paths for the whole week.
Because flooding can happen suddenly, you must avoid crossing rivers when the current is strong.
Heavy rain forecast, so you should enter river crossings when water is moving fast.
Sign 5
Fog on the summit this morning. Visibility is low. Stay on marked paths and do not walk alone.
What does the notice tell hikers?
Because it is hard to see, you should follow the marked trail and hike with someone else.
Visibility is low, so you must walk alone to avoid disturbing other visitors.
Fog on the summit this morning, so you can leave the marked paths to find a better view.
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.
