Everyday texts at speed

Read the messages and answer the questions. Aim for about 1 minute in total.

1. 1.Why does Maya not want to use the café?

   AIt has no space for laptops.BIt would be difficult to rehearse their talk there.CIt is too far from the library.DIt closes before 5 p.m.
2. 2.Where will Maya and Leo most likely meet?

   Ain a group study roomBat the campus entranceCat Maya's homeDin the café
3. 3.What is suggested about Maya's laptop?

   AIt has the slides on it.BShe lent it to Leo.CIt is not working at the moment.DShe left it in the library.

Answer the 3 questions in about 2 minutes.

1. 1.What is the notice mainly about?

   Achanges to the Fitness Centre's services over the summerBnew exercise classes for studentsCthe opening of a new swimming poolDan increase in the price of annual memberships
2. 2.A student wants to join a class at 10 a.m. on a Wednesday in July. What must she do?

   Abuy an annual membershipBarrive at the centre before 7 a.m.Creserve a place online by 10 a.m. on TuesdayDbook a place at reception on Wednesday morning
3. 3.What is indicated about students with an annual membership?

   AThey must pay $20 per month in the summer.BThey can use the swimming pool throughout July.CThey can use the centre in the summer without paying more.DThey have priority when booking classes.

Answer the 3 questions in about 2 minutes.

1. 1.On a Tuesday in April, a student wants to go from the Library to the Science Park at 10.30 p.m. What should she do?

   Aphone to request the Night ServiceBpay $1.50 to the driverCtake Route 1Dtake Route 2
2. 2.What is indicated about visitors who use the shuttle?

   AThey need a student ID.BThey should have the exact fare ready.CThey travel free at weekends.DThey cannot use the Night Service.
3. 3.On Thursday, 8 May, at 10.30 p.m., how can a student travel from the Main Gate to the Library without making a phone call?

   Aby Route 2Bby the Night ServiceCThere is no shuttle at that time.Dby Route 1

Questions 1–2 are about Text 1, questions 3–4 about Text 2 and questions 5–7 about Text 3. Try to finish in 5 minutes.

1. 1.Text 1: What is included in the rent?

   Aweekend mealsBwater and internetCelectricity and waterDall bills
2. 2.Text 1: Who would be most suitable for the room?

   Aa couple looking for a room to shareBa smoker who is happy to smoke outsideCa non-smoker who needs a room for a yearDa student who needs a room for three months
3. 3.Text 2: How can a customer pay less for a coffee?

   Aby bringing their own cupBby ordering before 11.30 a.m.Cby using a meal-plan cardDby buying a lunch special
4. 4.Text 2: What can NOT be paid for with a meal-plan card?

   Aa hot drinkBa bottle of juiceCa vegetable wrapDa bowl of soup
5. 5.Text 3: Why will the class not meet in person on Thursday?

   AThe professor will be at a conference.BThe students have a quiz in another class.CThe lecture has been cancelled.DThe classroom is not available.
6. 6.Text 3: What must students do by Friday at noon?

   Atake the quiz onlineBemail the professor their notesCpost a question about the lectureDrecord a short presentation
7. 7.Text 3: When will the quiz take place?

   Aon ThursdayBat the start of next Tuesday's classCon Friday at noonDon the course website