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Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event.
The doors open at eight. The class starts at nine.
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A library message
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A library message · A1. Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event.
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A library message
Listen to the original English recording, answer the questions, then open the transcript to check the evidence. These related questions use the same recording; the level is an editorial guide, not a certified result.
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Conditions and permissions · Purpose and intended outcome
Keep the stated condition or permission; a rule does not prove that an event happened. Ask what the person or message is trying to achieve, and for whom.
If the front door is locked, use the side entrance.
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A library message
Listen to the original English recording, answer the questions, then open the transcript to check the evidence. These related questions use the same recording; the level is an editorial guide, not a certified result.
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A library message
What is the reserved book about?
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Step 2 · Build the skill
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Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event.
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Step 3 · Build the skill
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Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event.
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Keep the stated condition or permission; a rule does not prove that an event happened. Ask what the person or message is trying to achieve, and for whom.
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A1A library message
Lesson points
Stated details
Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event.
The doors open at eight. The class starts at nine.Conditions and permissions · Purpose and intended outcome
Keep the stated condition or permission; a rule does not prove that an event happened. Ask what the person or message is trying to achieve, and for whom.
If the front door is locked, use the side entrance.Questions & answers
Opening an answer records help for that question.
A library message
What is the reserved book about?
- Birds.
- Library buildings.
- Colour photography.
- Borrowing library books.
Answer & explanation
Birds.
Answer: “Birds.”. Evidence: “It is a book about birds, with lots of colour photographs.”. Check “Colour photography.”: This is not the item named for this action.
A library message
Until which day will the library now keep the book for May?
- Friday.
- Monday.
- Saturday.
- Thursday.
Answer & explanation
Saturday.
Answer: “Saturday.”. Evidence: “We can now keep it until Saturday, so you have one more day.”. Check “Friday.”: This was the earlier plan, not the final one.
A library message
Can a friend collect the book for May?
- No, only May can collect it.
- No, friends cannot enter the library.
- Yes, with May’s library card.
- Yes, but only with some money.
Answer & explanation
Yes, with May’s library card.
Answer: “Yes, with May’s library card.”. Evidence: “A friend can collect the book for you, but that person must bring your card.”. Check “No, only May can collect it.”: This says the opposite of the relevant detail.
A library message
Where should May collect the book?
- In the cafe.
- At the desk near the front door.
- At the back door.
- In the reading room.
Answer & explanation
At the desk near the front door.
Answer: “At the desk near the front door.”. Evidence: “You can collect it from the desk near the front door.”. Check “At the back door.”: This is not the place given for this action.
A library message
Which place inside the library is closed that morning?
- The front desk.
- The room with bird books.
- The cafe.
- The reading room.
Answer & explanation
The cafe.
Answer: “The cafe.”. Evidence: “The small cafe inside the library is closed that morning, but the reading room is open.”. Check “The reading room.”: This says the opposite of the relevant detail.
A library message
What is this message mainly doing?
- Telling May that her reserved book is ready.
- Asking May to buy a library card.
- Telling May to return her book by Friday.
- Inviting May to meet a friend in the cafe.
Answer & explanation
Telling May that her reserved book is ready.
Answer: “Telling May that her reserved book is ready.”. Evidence: “This message is just to tell you that your book is ready.”. Check “Asking May to buy a library card.”: This is not what the message or text is mainly trying to do.
A library message
What must May bring?
- Her library card.
- A photograph.
- Some money.
- Her old book.
Answer & explanation
Her library card.
Answer: “Her library card.”. Evidence: “Please bring your library card.”. Check “A photograph.”: This is not the item named for this action.
A library message
How much does borrowing this book cost?
- Nine pounds.
- Three pounds.
- One pound.
- Nothing.
Answer & explanation
Nothing.
Answer: “Nothing.”. Evidence: “You do not need to bring money because borrowing this book is free.”. Check “Nine pounds.”: This is the wrong number for the thing asked about.
A library message
What time does the library close on Saturday?
- At one.
- At nine.
- At five.
- At three.
Answer & explanation
At one.
Answer: “At one.”. Evidence: “On Saturday we open at nine and close at one.”. Check “At nine.”: This mixes up the time of this event with another time.
A library message
How long can May keep the book at home?
- One week.
- Three months.
- Three weeks.
- One day.
Answer & explanation
Three weeks.
Answer: “Three weeks.”. Evidence: “You can keep the book at home for three weeks.”. Check “One day.”: This is the wrong number for the thing asked about.