A poster for exam candidates

A poster for exam candidates

Read the poster outside an exam room to practise and improve your reading skills.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.

Reading text

Poster 1

FINAL EXAM INSTRUCTIONS

  • Doors close 5 minutes before the exam begins.
  • Show your student ID card to examiner when you enter the room.
  • No phones, no books.

Poster 2

BEFORE THE EXAM

  • Have your ID card ready.
  • Listen to the instructions.
  • Arrive 10 minutes before exam.

IN THE EXAM

  • Mobile phones switched off and put away.
  • ID card visible on the desk.
  • No talking. 
  • No food or drinks in exam room.

Poster 3

  • Follow the examiner's instructions.
  • If you have a question, raise your hand.
  • No mobile phones, books or bags in the exam.
  • Please use a blue or black pen.

Task 1

Task 2

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Submitted by john731 on Sun, 15/03/2020 - 06:25

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I take a few exams from time to another. Nevertheless, I like taking tests to study more and know if I studied well or not.

Submitted by 함보민 on Sun, 15/03/2020 - 03:15

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as a Korean, I have been taking so many exams. and it is proceeding.. I am always nervous for exam. It seems like never be adaptable to take a exam.

Submitted by jharna on Tue, 10/03/2020 - 07:27

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Hi, I have a question. the first poster says: "Show your student ID card to examiner when you enter the room." and the third: "Follow the examiner's instructions." For what reasons has "the" been omitted in the 1st and included in the 2nd? Can "the" be used in the first. Thanks.
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Submitted by Kirk Moore on Wed, 11/03/2020 - 07:18

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Hello jharna

Yes, it's possible to use 'the' in the first poster and in fact is what we would say in a normal text. But often signs have abbreviated language -- that is, nonessential words are removed -- to make the message shorter. That's why it's not in the first poster.

All the best

Kirk

The LearnEnglish Team

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Submitted by Sergei Baskakov on Wed, 04/03/2020 - 19:06

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Now and when I was younger, I was afraid of exams.

Submitted by anny_B on Wed, 04/03/2020 - 01:17

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hi guys. my name is anny, i just moved to the united states, and i am trying to improve my english skills. i was wondering if any of you could help me. i'm afraid to speak with people face to face, i know it sounds stupid, considering the fact that it will help me to gain confidence and to develop my skills, but i will be glad if any of you could me.

Hi Anny,

It can be hard to become more confident in a second language. The key is practice. The more you use English, the more confident you will become. Since you are in an English-speaking environment now, you have plenty of opportunity to practise and you will improve. Remember, most people are very patient when someone is learning the language. Think about how you react when someone is trying to speak your language and is having problems. Most people will be positive and try to help, so don't feel bad if your English is not perfect. Keep trying and it will improve!

 

Peter

The LearnEnglish Team

Submitted by Sandar Soe on Tue, 25/02/2020 - 08:06

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Yes, I like exams.