A Simple Train Notice
About this practice test
A short station notice gives simple information about a late train, its platform, and instructions for passengers.
What you’ll practice
Finding detail
Locate specific information and evidence.
Interpreting ideas
Connect main points and inferences.
Evaluating arguments
Assess claims, evidence, and limitations.
What to expect:
6 questions with explanations to review after submission.
Study the questions and tasks
Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Try the exercises before opening any answer or transcript sections, then use them to review your work.
- Practice level
- A1. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
- Question formats
- Fill in the blank (dropdown)
How to approach this practice
Read the passage for its main idea, then return to the relevant sentence or paragraph for each question. Base answers on the passage.
A Simple Train Notice
Green Street Station Monday morning The 8:15 train to River Town leaves from Platform 2. Today it is five minutes late. Tom is waiting with a small bag and a blue ticket. He likes this quiet train and the window seat. He does not like the long stairs. Passengers should stay near the yellow line and listen for the next message. Tom waits and looks at the clock in front.
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Question 1 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)
Choose the correct option for each blank.
Tom waits at ___ Station.
Return to the passage, recording or visualChoices for blank 1
- Red Hill
- Blue Road
- Old Park
- Green Street
Check answers and explanations
- Blank 1
- Green Street
The notice names the station as Green Street Station. The other choices are not named in the notice.
Green Street Station
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Question 2 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)
Choose the correct option for each blank.
The train leaves from Platform ___.
Return to the passage, recording or visualChoices for blank 1
- 5
- 1
- 2
- 4
Check answers and explanations
- Blank 1
- 2
The notice says the train leaves from Platform 2. The other numbers do not match the passage.
The 8:15 train to River Town leaves from Platform 2
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Question 3 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)
Choose the correct option for each blank.
Today it is ___ minutes late.
Return to the passage, recording or visualChoices for blank 1
- five
- eight
- ten
- three
Check answers and explanations
- Blank 1
- five
The passage says the train is five minutes late. The other numbers are not correct.
Today it is five minutes late
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Question 4 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)
Choose the correct option for each blank.
Tom has a ___ bag.
Return to the passage, recording or visualChoices for blank 1
- red
- big
- small
- old
Check answers and explanations
- Blank 1
- small
The passage says Tom has a small bag. The other words do not match the description.
Tom is waiting with a small bag and a blue ticket
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Question 5 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)
Choose the correct option for each blank.
He likes the train because it is ___.
Return to the passage, recording or visualChoices for blank 1
- quiet
- loud
- busy
- fast
Check answers and explanations
- Blank 1
- quiet
Tom says he likes the train because it is quiet. The other words are not given in the passage and do not fit his reason.
He likes this quiet train and the window seat
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Question 6 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)
Choose the correct option for each blank.
The notice asks passengers to listen for the next ___.
Return to the passage, recording or visualChoices for blank 1
- door
- message
- ticket
- train
Check answers and explanations
- Blank 1
- message
The notice tells passengers to listen for the next message. The other options are not what they are told to listen for.
Passengers should stay near the yellow line and listen for the next message
What to review next
Find the words that support each answer. For a mistake, compare the question with the evidence and identify the detail or inference you missed.
A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.
Before you practise: a worked example
Look for evidence in the text. Separate what the writer says from what you already know about the topic.
The library normally closes at six, but on Fridays it stays open until eight. When does it close on Friday?
The answer is eight. But introduces an exception to the normal closing time, so the first time mentioned is not the answer.
This teaching example is separate from the scored questions. After your test, compare any mistakes with the explanation and revisit the topic before trying again.