Reading Signs and Instructions
Read common public signs and understand the rules. An A2 real-world reading text with key words and questions.
LevelA2 (Elementary)Words118Reading time1 min
When you go to public places, you see many signs. Read these signs and answer the questions.
Signs Around Town
At the swimming pool: No running near the water. Children under 8 must be with an adult.
In the library: Please be quiet. Do not eat or drink. Turn off your phone.
At the bus station: Buy your ticket before you get on the bus. Keep your bags with you.
In the park: Do not walk on the flowers. Put rubbish in the bins. The park closes at 9:00 p.m.
Key words
- sign – a notice that gives information or an instruction
- adult – a grown-up person, not a child
- rubbish – things you throw away; waste
- bin – a container for rubbish
Check your understanding
Answer the questions below. You will see instantly if you are right.
1.What must you not do near the water at the pool?
"No running near the water."
2.Who must be with an adult at the pool?
"Children under 8 must be with an adult."
3.What must you do with your phone in the library?
"Turn off your phone."
4.Can you eat in the library?
"Do not eat or drink."
5.When should you buy your bus ticket?
"Buy your ticket before you get on the bus."
6.What must you not do in the park?
"Do not walk on the flowers."
7.What time does the park close?
"The park closes at 9:00 p.m."
8.What does "rubbish" mean?
Rubbish means things you throw away; waste.
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