Multiple choice (short texts)
For each question, choose the correct answer (A, B or C).
A message from a friend about meeting plans
Hi Sam, the café is full, so I’m waiting outside the library entrance instead. I’ll stay here until 4:15, then I have to leave for work. Text me when you arrive.
What is the main message of this text?
An email from a language school to a student
Dear Marco, your speaking class on Thursday has moved to Room 12 because Room 8 is being painted. The start time is the same (6 p.m.). Please bring your coursebook, not photocopies.
What is the main message of this text?
A sign on the door of a small shop
CASH MACHINE OUT OF ORDER TODAY. You can still pay by card or cash. If you need to withdraw money, the nearest ATM is next to Green Street Pharmacy, two minutes’ walk.
What is the main message of this text?
Instructions on a packet of instant soup
To prepare: empty the sachet into a mug. Add 200 ml of boiling water and stir for 30 seconds. Wait 2 minutes before drinking. Do not use if the packet is damaged.
What is the main message of this text?
A notice on a cinema website
Online booking is unavailable from 01:00–03:00 tonight for system updates. Tickets can still be bought at the cinema desk from 10:00. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
What is the main message of this text?