IELTS General Reading: Advertisements u0026 Notices Quiz Quiz

This quiz evaluates your skills in interpreting advertisements and public notices often found in the IELTS General Reading section. Strengthen your ability to identify key information, recognize purpose, and distinguish details in typical real-world written materials.

1. Understanding Advertisement Purpose

   An advertisement says, 'Join our language class: Free trial lesson, flexible timings, materials provided.' What is the main purpose of this advertisement?

   1. To inform about a new book release
   2. To encourage people to enroll in a language course
   3. To announce the cancellation of a class
   4. To sell language textbooks

   Explanation: The main aim of the advertisement is to attract people to sign up for a language class by mentioning incentives like free trials and flexible timings. Option B is incorrect because there is no indication of cancellation. Option C is irrelevant as the ad is about a course, not selling books. Option D is unrelated, as the ad doesn't mention a new book release. Only enrolling in classes fits the details given.

2. Extracting Specific Details from a Notice

   A notice reads: 'Community Center closed for renovation from July 10 to August 15.' According to this notice, what can people NOT do during this period?

   1. Attend an open-air concert
   2. Buy groceries from the local market
   3. Use the Community Center
   4. Borrow books from the library

   Explanation: The notice specifically states that the Community Center is closed during the given dates, so people cannot use it. Attending an open-air concert or buying groceries from the market are unrelated to the Community Center’s closure. Borrowing books from the library may be possible unless it is inside the Community Center, but this isn’t specified. Only option A is certain from the notice.

3. Identifying Target Audience

   An advertisement says: 'Weekend job for students – flexible hours, no experience needed.' Who is the intended audience for this advertisement?

   1. Retired individuals
   2. Students seeking part-time work
   3. Full-time office employees
   4. Children under 12 years old

   Explanation: The ad targets students looking for weekend and flexible work, as mentioned clearly. Full-time office employees and retired individuals are not the intended demographic since it specifies students. Children under 12 are unlikely to be eligible for employment. Only the first option matches both the criteria and the context given.

4. Understanding Terms and Conditions

   A notice states: 'Bicycles left overnight in this area will be removed.' Which action would be against this notice?

   1. Locking your bicycle elsewhere overnight
   2. Walking your bicycle through the area during the day
   3. Parking your bicycle for one hour in the afternoon
   4. Leaving your bicycle parked in the area from 6 PM to 9 AM

   Explanation: The notice warns against leaving bicycles overnight, so a bike parked from evening until the next morning would be removed. Walking your bicycle or parking briefly in the afternoon does not violate the instructions. Locking your bicycle elsewhere poses no problem. Only the first scenario contradicts the stated rule.

5. Distinguishing Implied Meaning

   A poster at a gym says: 'Please bring your own towel.' What does this notice imply about the gym's policy?

   1. The gym does not provide towels for members
   2. Shower facilities are closed
   3. Towels must be returned after use
   4. Only certain classes require towels

   Explanation: By asking members to bring their own towels, the gym implies it does not supply them. Options B and C are incorrect because the notice specifies bringing, not returning or using for certain classes. Option D about showers is unrelated, as the notice does not mention facility closures. The lack of provided towels is the direct implication.