A Museum’s Instructions for Visitors

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

A2. 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.

1. Question 1 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Visitors should show their ___ at the front desk.

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   Choices for blank 1

   1. postcard
   2. map
   3. badge
   4. ticket
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   ticket

   "Ticket" is correct because the guide tells visitors to show it at the front desk. The other objects are available or used elsewhere in the museum.

   Show your ticket at the front desk.

2. Question 2 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Large bags must be left in the ___.

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   Choices for blank 1

   1. café
   2. gallery
   3. shop
   4. coat room
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   coat room

   "Coat room" is correct because large bags must be put there. The café, gallery and shop have different purposes.

   Put large bags in the coat room

3. Question 3 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Visitors may take photos in the ___.

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   Choices for blank 1

   1. shop
   2. front desk
   3. main hall
   4. old gallery
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   main hall

   "Main hall" is correct because photos are allowed there. The old gallery is specifically a place where photos are not allowed.

   You may take photos in the main hall

4. Question 4 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Photos are not allowed in the old gallery because the ___ is weak.

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   Choices for blank 1

   1. floor
   2. light
   3. voice
   4. door
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   light

   "Light" is correct because weak light is the reason photos are not allowed in the old gallery. The other choices do not give this reason.

   Photos are not allowed in the old gallery because the light is weak.

5. Question 5 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The museum's guides wear ___.

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   Choices for blank 1

   1. yellow maps
   2. blue badges
   3. red hats
   4. small bags
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   blue badges

   "Blue badges" is correct because the guide uses them to identify the museum guides. The other descriptions are not given for guides.

   Museum guides wear blue badges

6. Question 6 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Visitors can get a ___ on the table by the door.

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   Choices for blank 1

   1. free map
   2. guide book
   3. entry ticket
   4. museum postcard
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   free map

   "Free map" is correct because one is placed on the table by the door for visitors to take. The other items are not offered there.

   You can take a free map from the table by the door.

7. Question 7 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   People should speak quietly so that other visitors can ___.

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   Choices for blank 1

   1. enjoy the rooms
   2. find the ticket
   3. leave early
   4. buy postcards
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   enjoy the rooms

   "Enjoy the rooms" is correct because quiet voices help other visitors enjoy their visit. The other choices are not the reason for speaking quietly.

   speak quietly so other visitors can enjoy the rooms.

8. Question 8 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Every Saturday, the free talk starts at ___.

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   Choices for blank 1

   1. 5 p.m.
   2. 9 a.m.
   3. noon
   4. 2 p.m.
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   2 p.m.

   "2 p.m." is correct because the weekly free talk takes place at that time every Saturday. The other times describe opening or closing information, or are not given.

   Every Saturday at 2 p.m., there is a free talk about one special object.

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.