Find the exact detail
Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
The shop opens at nine. The lesson starts at ten.
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A lost-property notice
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A lost-property notice · A1. Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
Read or listen for details, reasons and purpose. Use evidence from this material.
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A lost-property notice
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FOUND: A blue school bag We found a blue school bag in the library on Monday afternoon. It was under the small table near the window. There is a yellow lunch box and a red notebook inside. There is no name on the bag. Is it yours? Come to the school office between three and four in the afternoon, from Tuesday to Friday. Please tell us what is inside the bag before we give it to you. You do not need to pay anything. Please do not phone the library: the office has the bag now. School office
A little clarity first
Understand purpose and reason
Choose the main practical purpose, not just a detail mentioned along the way.
I am calling because I need to change the date.
Connect the information
Combine the relevant facts. This conclusion follows from the material, not from general knowledge.
One ticket costs three pounds, so two tickets cost six pounds.
Learning material
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A lost-property notice
Read or listen for details, reasons and purpose. Use evidence from this material.
FOUND: A blue school bag We found a blue school bag in the library on Monday afternoon. It was under the small table near the window. There is a yellow lunch box and a red notebook inside. There is no name on the bag. Is it yours? Come to the school office between three and four in the afternoon, from Tuesday to Friday. Please tell us what is inside the bag before we give it to you. You do not need to pay anything. Please do not phone the library: the office has the bag now. School office
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A lost-property notice
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Step 1 · Warm-up
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Step 2 · Build the skill
0/3Find the exact detail
Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
The shop opens at nine. The lesson starts at ten.03
Step 3 · Build the skill
0/2Connect the information
Combine the relevant facts. This conclusion follows from the material, not from general knowledge.
One ticket costs three pounds, so two tickets cost six pounds.04
Step 4 · Related practice
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A1A lost-property notice
Lesson points
Find the exact detail
Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
The shop opens at nine. The lesson starts at ten.Understand purpose and reason
Choose the main practical purpose, not just a detail mentioned along the way.
I am calling because I need to change the date.Connect the information
Combine the relevant facts. This conclusion follows from the material, not from general knowledge.
One ticket costs three pounds, so two tickets cost six pounds.Questions & answers
Opening an answer records help for that question.
A lost-property notice
Why was this notice written?
- To change the library hours.
- To find the owner of a bag.
- To sell a new school bag.
- To invite pupils to lunch.
Answer & explanation
To find the owner of a bag.
Evidence: “Is it yours? Come to the school office” Supported answer: “To find the owner of a bag.”. Choose the main practical purpose, not just a detail mentioned along the way.
A lost-property notice
Where was the bag found?
- Under a table in the library.
- On a chair in the office.
- Inside a classroom cupboard.
- Beside the school gate.
Answer & explanation
Under a table in the library.
Evidence: “in the library” · “It was under the small table near the window.” Supported answer: “Under a table in the library.”. Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
A lost-property notice
What colour is the notebook?
- Blue.
- Yellow.
- Red.
- Green.
Answer & explanation
Red.
Evidence: “a yellow lunch box and a red notebook inside” Supported answer: “Red.”. Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
A lost-property notice
Where is the bag now?
- At the school office.
- At the library.
- At the school gate.
- At the owner’s home.
Answer & explanation
At the school office.
Evidence: “the office has the bag now” Supported answer: “At the school office.”. Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
A lost-property notice
When can the owner collect it?
- At half past three on Wednesday.
- At two on Tuesday.
- At five on Thursday.
- At half past three on Saturday.
Answer & explanation
At half past three on Wednesday.
Evidence: “between three and four in the afternoon, from Tuesday to Friday” Supported answer: “At half past three on Wednesday.”. Combine the relevant facts. This conclusion follows from the material, not from general knowledge.
A lost-property notice
What must the owner do before receiving the bag?
- Show a payment receipt.
- Describe the things inside.
- Phone the library.
- Buy a new notebook.
Answer & explanation
Describe the things inside.
Evidence: “Please tell us what is inside the bag before we give it to you.” Supported answer: “Describe the things inside.”. Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
A lost-property notice
How much does collecting the bag cost?
- Three pounds.
- Nothing.
- One pound.
- Four pounds.
Answer & explanation
Nothing.
Evidence: “You do not need to pay anything.” Supported answer: “Nothing.”. Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
A lost-property notice
Why might the office ask about the contents?
- To order a new lunch box.
- To choose a price for the bag.
- To find out when the library opens.
- To check that the person knows the bag.
Answer & explanation
To check that the person knows the bag.
Evidence: “There is no name on the bag.” · “Please tell us what is inside the bag before we give it to you.” Supported answer: “To check that the person knows the bag.”. Combine the relevant facts. This conclusion follows from the material, not from general knowledge.