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Reading Part 1 Activity 1

Reading the signs
Warm up EXAM PART
Reading Part 1
Ask students to stand up. Tell them that you are going to give them some very short instructions. They must show they understand the instruction by miming the action. To help those who don’t understand an instruction, point to a student who is doing the correct mime: Look at what Anna is doing. Of course, if no one understands the instruction, show by example and test again later. Choose from the following instructions or think of others: Push. Pull. Press. Lift. Twist. Lock. Unlock. Shake. Pick up. Put down. Press the button. Turn the handle clockwise. Turn the handle anti-clockwise. Shake the bottle well before opening. Twist off the cap. Replace the cap firmly after use. Light the candles. Blow out the candles. Fasten your seatbelt. Check your rear view mirror. Ring the bell for assistance. Insert coins and select option. Sign your name. Fold the paper in half. Pump up the tyres. Blow up the balloon. Look both ways before crossing the road. Peel the potatoes. Cut the cheese into cubes. Now wash your hands. Shake excess water from hands and rub hands gently in air stream. Bell out of order, please knock. Switch off light before leaving. Repeat the instructions in a different order. As you do so, discuss where and when you might hear or see such instructions, and why you might follow them.

EXAM SKILLS
Understanding signs, notices and instructions Matching synonymous sentences

TOPIC
Signs and notices in public places

Main activities
Students can do these activities in pairs or small groups. 1 Ask students what types of signs or notices they might see in a street, a public building and a park. Give out the activity sheets. After doing the exercise, discuss with students what the signs and notices mean. For example: FOR SALE and TO LET can