Signs — Cambridge Exam Guide (A2 / B1)

Why practise Signs

Use Yanghaowa practice and reports to turn Signs mistakes into a clear next-step study plan.

What to do

• Read the question carefully and locate evidence in the text.
• Look for paraphrases instead of exact word matches.
• Explain why the other options are wrong during review.

Common mistakes

• Do not answer from personal knowledge.
• Do not choose an option only because it repeats a word from the text.

Steps

1. Skim for the main idea.
2. Locate the relevant sentence or paragraph.
3. Choose the answer with direct evidence.

What To Do

The text is usually a notice, sign, message, or short announcement. The point is not translating every word but deciding who should do what in the real situation.

• First identify the situation: school, shop, station, event, or private message.
• Identify the target reader: who it is for, who is warned, or who is limited.
• The option must match the meaning exactly.

Exam Method

Ask three questions: where is it, who must act, and what is required or not allowed?

• Read the short text before rushing to options.
• Paraphrase each option simply before comparing.
• Notice limits such as time, place, price, and people.

Common Score-Losing Traps

Distractors often change only one condition, such as time, person, or permission.

• Do not be fooled by the same keyword.
• Do not confuse advice with requirement, or prohibition with reminder.
• Do not ignore the image or layout clues.

Final Checklist

Finally check whether the option adds, misses, or reverses information.

• Is the target person the same?
• Is the required action the same?
• Are the limits the same?

How To Review After Practice

In review, mark the paraphrase between the text and the correct option.

• Record common sign words such as closed, staff only, booking, collect, and return.
• Write exactly why the wrong option is wrong.
• Practise under time limits to build quick situation recognition.