Reading a Food Label
Read a food label and find the weight, price and dates. An A1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.
LevelA1 (Beginner)Words84Reading time1 min
Adam looks at the label on a box of biscuits. Read the label and answer the questions.
Honey Biscuits
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Made in | Malaysia |
| Weight | 200 g |
| Price | RM 5 |
| Best before | 10 December 2026 |
| Keep | in a cool, dry place |
Made with flour, sugar, honey and butter. Contains milk. Ten biscuits in one box.
Key words
- label – a small paper on a product with information
- weight – how heavy something is (for example, in grams)
- best before – the date to eat the food before
- contains – has inside it
Check your understanding
Answer the questions below. You will see instantly if you are right.
1.What food is the label for?
"Honey Biscuits."
2.Where are the biscuits made?
"Made in: Malaysia."
3.How much does the box weigh?
"Weight: 200 g."
4.How much does the box cost?
"Price: RM 5."
5.What is the "best before" date?
"Best before: 10 December 2026."
6.How should you keep the biscuits?
"Keep: in a cool, dry place."
7.The biscuits contain milk. What does "contains" mean?
Contains = has inside it.
8.How many biscuits are in one box?
"Ten biscuits in one box."
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