Correct Answer: some notices describe past events
Passage Reference: several announcements describe events that have already happened
Why this is correct: Lin writes to plan a proper sort of the notices. She nearly pinned everything back, then saw that several announcements describe events that have already happened.
Tips: For why someone is writing, find what made the writer stop and ask for help. Here it is the out-of-date notices.
Why the other options are wrong:
- the new cover will not stay closed: Lin says the new cover closes properly.
- outdoor notices are no longer allowed: Notices are going back on the outdoor board.
- the box holds only children's paintings: The box holds mixed notices, not only paintings.
Correct Answer: looks alone may not show which notice is current
Passage Reference: looks almost identical to the one for the new class, except that the new poster includes a vegetarian theme
Why this is correct: The two cooking posters look almost alike, so a small detail matters more than the photo.
Tips: Treat the example as a warning about judging by looks.
Why the other options are wrong:
- photos are banned on the board: Photos are not banned. They are just not reliable on their own.
- both cooking classes have been cancelled: One class is new. Nothing is said about a cancellation.
- vegetarian events always use larger posters: Theme, not size, is the difference she names.
Correct Answer: set aside for the office to check
Passage Reference: ask the office about the uncertain ones
Why this is correct: Uncertain notices go in their own pile for the office to review.
Tips: Follow what happens to the uncertain pile.
Why the other options are wrong:
- put back on the board for now: Uncertain items should not return until checked.
- used at once as a painting mat: Only expired posters go for craft use.
- given Thursday's date: Nobody is told to change dates on notices.
Correct Answer: their blank backs have another use
Passage Reference: Mara uses their blank backs for children's painting mats
Why this is correct: Mara uses the blank backs as children's painting mats.
Tips: Link keeping them to Mara's craft use.
Why the other options are wrong:
- their event photos have historic value: The value named is the blank reverse side.
- the carpenter needs them for the cover: The carpenter has already finished the repair.
- Mara plans to advertise the events again: The events are over. The posters will be reused as painting mats.
Correct Answer: people can find it without other notices covering it
Passage Reference: last time it disappeared behind a large concert poster. The schedule is still current; moving it is about visibility, not importance
Why this is correct: Moving it near the handle is about visibility after it was hidden behind a large poster.
Tips: Separate visibility from importance.
Why the other options are wrong:
- all transport notices can be grouped there: Only the bus schedule is given that space.
- it outranks every community event: Lin says the move is not about importance.
- people can remove it when checking times: The goal is seeing it, not removing it.
Correct Answer: Omar brings the box and Lin brings the clips
Passage Reference: Can you bring the box from the storage cupboard? I will meet you at the board and bring clips
Why this is correct: Omar is asked to bring the box. Lin will bring clips.
Tips: Match each person to the item they will bring.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Omar brings pins and Lin finds the cupboard: Lin is avoiding pins. Omar brings the box.
- Omar sorts alone and Lin joins the cooking class: Both are preparing to sort before the shift.
- Omar calls the office and Lin repairs the cover: The cover is already repaired. Help from the office is for unclear notices later.
Correct Answer: out-of-date information
Passage Reference: several announcements describe events that have already happened
Why this is correct: Putting every notice back would display announcements for past events.
Tips: Name the problem sorting is meant to prevent.
Why the other options are wrong:
- only bus information: The risk is expired notices, not a bus-only board.
- an unfinished repair: The repair is finished.
- children's wet artwork: Artwork reuse comes later for expired posters, not from repinning everything.
Correct Answer: refer to different occasions
Passage Reference: looks almost identical to the one for the new class, except that the new poster includes a vegetarian theme
Why this is correct: Nearly identical posters can still be for different events, such as last month's class and the new one.
Tips: The small detail marks different occasions.
Why the other options are wrong:
- must share the same date: The point is that they may not.
- were designed by Mara: Mara reuses the backs. She is not named as the designer.
- belong in the expired pile: Only some look-alike posters are expired.
Correct Answer: the office confirms its status
Passage Reference: ask the office about the uncertain ones
Why this is correct: Uncertain notices stay off the board until the office advises.
Tips: Uncertain items wait on office confirmation.
Why the other options are wrong:
- the photograph becomes clearer: Clarity of the photo is not the decision rule.
- Mara paints on its reverse: That applies to expired posters, not uncertain ones.
- the next carpenter arrives: No further carpenter visit is planned for sorting.
Correct Answer: easy to see and reach
Passage Reference: People consult it while standing outside, and last time it disappeared behind a large concert poster. The schedule is still current; moving it is about visibility, not importance.
Why this is correct: The handle spot should keep the schedule visible and usable even if a large poster is added.
Tips: The blank restates the visibility goal.
Why the other options are wrong:
- separate from the repaired board: It stays on the board, in a better spot.
- more colourful than the posters: Colour is not the reason.
- available only in office hours: People use it while standing outside, not only in office hours.
Correct Answer: pins caused to the old cover
Passage Reference: bring clips, since pins made holes in the old cover
Why this is correct: Clips are preferred because pins made holes in the old cover.
Tips: Connect clips to the earlier pin damage.
Why the other options are wrong:
- clips caused to the storage box: Clips are the safer choice, not the cause of damage.
- rain caused to the bus schedule: Rain damage is not mentioned.
- paint caused to the new handle: No paint damage to the handle is described.
