Multiple choice (short texts)
For each question, choose the correct answer (A, B or C).
A message from a friend on a phone
Hi Sara, I’m running late because the bus has stopped. Don’t wait at the café entrance—go inside and get a table. I should be there by 6:20.
What is the main message of this text?
An invitation card from a classmate
You’re invited to my birthday picnic this Saturday at 2 pm in Green Park. Bring a drink if you can. If it rains, we’ll meet at my house instead.
What is the main message of this text?
A poster in a supermarket
New at FreshMart: ready-made pasta boxes—only £3.50. Buy two and get a free fruit juice. Offer ends Sunday. Find them in the fridge section near the salads.
What is the main message of this text?
A sign on a library door
Library computers are being updated today from 1–3 pm. During this time you can still borrow and return books, but printing and internet access won’t be available.
What is the main message of this text?
A postcard sent from a holiday destination
Hi Mum and Dad, we’re having a great time in Lisbon. The hotel is close to the beach, so we swim every morning. Tomorrow we’re taking a boat trip. See you next week!
What is the main message of this text?