Part 1 — For questions 1–5, read the message and choose the answer (A, B or C) which is closest in meaning.
To: All staff
From: IT Department
We are upgrading the office computers today. Please save all your work and log off before 12:00. The computers will be unavailable for two hours after that.
1What does this message mean?
AYou should not use the computers before 12:00.
BYou must finish your work by 12:00.
CYou cannot use the computers for a period after 12:00.
Tim,
I'm on the train now. I'll be at the station at 5:30. Can you pick me up? If not, I'll take the bus. Let me know.
Jenna
2What does Jenna want Tim to do?
AMeet her at the train station.
BTell her if he can give her a lift.
CTake the bus with her.
Customer Notice
The lift is out of order until Wednesday.
Please use the stairs on the left side of the building.
We apologise for the inconvenience.
3What does this notice say?
AThe stairs are closed until Wednesday.
BThe lift will be repaired by Wednesday.
CYou must use the stairs for now.
To: Maria
Subject: Science project
Hi Maria,
I finished the first part of our project. Can you check it before I send it to the teacher? I'm not sure about the conclusion. What do you think?
Alex
4What does Alex want Maria to do?
AWrite the conclusion for him.
BTell him what she thinks about the project.
CSend the project to the teacher.
Sarah,
I've gone to the doctor's. Your lunch is on the table. Don't forget to feed the dog at 1:00. Dad's phone number is on the fridge if you need anything. Back by 2:00.
Mum
5What does Mum remind Sarah to do?
AEat her lunch before 1:00.
BFeed the dog at 1:00.
CCall Dad if there's a problem.