Exercise 7:

Memo "All staff should submit their reports by Wed for the Fri meeting."

• A. All reports must be handed in at Friday's meeting.
• B. All reports are needed before Friday's meeting.
• C. Staff will present their reports at Friday's meeting.

Correct answer: B. All reports are needed before Friday's meeting.

Jane "George phoned to say that he needs his camera back before Saturday for Bob's wedding. Can you drop it at his place because he is too busy to collect it? He wants to know if you've been invited to the wedding because he can give you a lift."

• A. George is inviting Jane to a wedding.
• B. George wants to borrow Jane's camera.
• C. George is making both a request and an offer.

Correct answer: C. George is making both a request and an offer.

Sue "If red light flashes, check copier for paper jam. If there is no jam, turn off copier and restart it. If toner is low, red light will flash on and off."

• A. Paper is stuck in the copier, the red light will come on.
• B. If the red light flashes, you must launch the copier.
• C. If the red light flashes, replace the toner and paper.

Correct answer: A. Paper is stuck in the copier, the red light will come on.

Parking "Please do not block the driveway. Access required at all times for loading and deliveries."

• A. Parking is only allowed at restricted times.
• B. Deliveries must not be left here.
• C. No parking here at any time.

Correct answer: C. No parking here at any time.

Gift Voucher "Introduce a friend to the gym and receive a free health and beauty session including massage. Valid till 31st December."

• A. This is an offer for people who already belong to the gym.
• B. This is a special package for people joining the gym before the end of the year.
• C. If you and a friend join the gym now, you will get a free massage.

Correct answer: B. This is a special package for people joining the gym before the end of the year.

Exercise 8:

Caution! "Floor slippery when wet!"

• A. You should be careful.
• B. You may not walk on the floor.
• C. It is raining.

Correct answer: A. You should be careful.

Message "Hi Toby, Is your sister driving you to band practice today? If so, could I get a lift? Otherwise, I'll have to ride the bus — mum’s working. Thanks, Holly"

Holly is asking:

• A. if there is band practice.
• B. about travel arrangements.
• C. for advice.

Correct answer: B. about travel arrangements.