Understanding Messages

I saw the film you mentioned. You’re right – the ending was worth waiting for. I watched it by myself, so at least no one saw me crying! – Jodie. What does Jodie say about the film?

• Jodie regrets not seeing the film with Leo

• Jodie suggests that the film was too long

• Jodie agrees with Leo’s opinion of the film

Crisps! Buy three packets and get an extra one free OR Buy two and get the second one half price. In the supermarket you can get:

• three packets for a lower price than usual

• two packets for half price

• four packets for the price of three

Hi Amy, I’ve told my mum all about that painting of me you did in the art lesson today. She’d love to see it. Could you send a photo? – Kathy. What does Kathy want Amy to do?

• Do a painting of something

• Take a photo of something

• Describe a painting to someone

School play: design a poster! 30cm by 20cm (maximum). Any colours but no more than three. Remember to include title. What must you do when designing the poster?

• Use at least three colours

• Put the title of the play on the poster

• Make the poster as large as you like

Insect bite cream – Hands must be clean when using. Repeat as necessary – up to three days. Pain getting worse? See doctor. What should you do?

• Get advice if this cream does not help

• Use this cream no more than three times daily

• Wash your hands after using this cream

Fred, I’m working late so unfortunately we can’t go out for pizza. Please put the pie I made into the oven. And don’t forget to heat the oven first. – Mum. Why has Fred’s mum left him this message?

• to ask him to do something

• to apologise for something

• to complain about something

Bags must be left in lockers before entering the exhibition. Lockers require £1 coin, returned after use. Change available at reception. What does the notice say?

• Visitors must pay some money at reception to be able to use a locker

• The lockers for visitors to put bags in are just inside the exhibition entrance

• Visitors who pay to leave bags in lockers will get their money back afterwards

Sally, Mum says you’ve found a really good app for learning Italian. Can you send me the details? It’d be great if I could use it before my holiday. – Tom. What does Tom want?

• Information from Sally about something that will improve his Italian

• To complain about not learning enough Italian

• To join an Italian course Sally is attending

Today’s hockey practice has been cancelled because of the snow. We’ll have one on Tuesday evening instead in preparation for Thursday’s match. Please confirm you can attend training. – Max. What does Max want players to do?

• Confirm they can attend the match

• Confirm they can attend training

• Cancel their match

Sue, How about going to the cinema for a change next week? There’s a horror film on Thursday – not sure you’re a fan, but I’ll book if you fancy it. – Jenny. What does Jenny mean?

• She knows Sue loves horror films

• She’s unsure if Sue likes horror films

• She already booked tickets