Oct 13, 2024 5 min read

The Swimming Pool

PET Reading Part 1 - Notices - Identify Purpose

PET Reading Part 1 - The Swimming Pool

Dive into our PET Reading Part 1 exercise! In this activity, we will look at a notice about a pool being closed for cleaning. By answering some questions, you will improve your reading skills and learn to find important information in notices.

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PET Reading Part 1 - Notice: Reminder, Pool will be closed for cleaning on first Monday of every month. It will reopen at 4p.m. on those days. Thank you. Option A. The pool is closed all day on the first Monday of every month. Option B. The pool will open late on certain Mondays for cleaning. Option C. The pool is closed for repairs every month.

You need to read the notice and then choose A, B, or C. To do this, let's ask some targeted questions. First, why was the notice written? Ask yourself, was this notice written to:

Exactly! The notice was written to inform swimmers about a cleaning schedule.

Now we can ask about the information in the notice. Is the information about a cleaning schedule and:

Perfect! The notice is giving us information about a cleaning schedule and late opening times.

So what is the main detail of this cleaning schedule? What will happen to the pool on the first Monday of every month? Is it:

Correct! The notice clearly says the pool will reopen at 4 p.m. after being cleaned.

in summary: the notice provides information about a pool-cleaning schedule and late opening

now select the option below that answers the question "does this option provide information about a pool-cleaning schedule and late opening times?"

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This answer gives information about a pool closing schedule but it says nothing about late opening times. In fact it gives incorrect information by saying the pool is closed all day Monday.

This is correct. The notice provides information about pool cleaning and late opening times. It does not specify the first Monday of every month but says 'certain Mondays' instead.

This option provides information but it says nothing about cleaning or late opening times. Instead it talks about repairs and total closure, which are not mentioned in the notice

Keep going! Every time you tackle reading tasks like this, you are enhancing your reading comprehension and refining your skills. It may seem challenging at first, but with dedication, you will learn to recognize the purpose of notices, spot important details, and eliminate incorrect options. Remember, each effort brings you closer to mastering PET Reading tasks—and you're making great progress! Stay determined and focused, knowing that consistent practice truly pays off in improving your English skills.

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in summary: the notice provides information about a pool-cleaning schedule and late opening

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