Free CLBA Reading Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which thing can you NOT take in your hand luggage?
- A mobile phone that doesn't work (Correct answer)
- A 500ml bottle of water from a shop after airport security
- A 100ml liquid soap from home
Correct answer: A mobile phone that doesn't work
Explanation: <br> A mobile phone that doesn't work: Security staff must be able to check that your phone works, so it needs to be fully charged. If it doesn't work, you can't take it on the plane.
Question 2: Which of these can NOT go as hand luggage?
- A suitcase and handbag that weighs 10kg in total
- A suitcase, a laptop, and a handbag that weigh 10kg in total (Correct answer)
- A suitcase and a laptop that weighs 5kg each
Correct answer: A suitcase, a laptop, and a handbag that weigh 10kg in total
Explanation: <br> A suitcase, a laptop, and a handbag that weighs 10kg in total: This is not allowed. You are only permitted one suitcase and one additional small bag (either a laptop bag or a handbag), not both a laptop bag and a handbag.
Question 3: What will happen to hand luggage that weighs 11kg?
- You can keep it with you on the plane if you pay extra.
- It can't go on the plane.
- It has to go under the plane. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: It has to go under the plane.
Explanation: <br> According to the text, "If your bag is too big or too heavy, you will not be allowed to take it onto the plane. Staff will put it in the hold for you and you will have to pay extra." Therefore, if your hand luggage weighs 11kg, it is too heavy to be taken as hand luggage and must go under the plane in the hold, and you will have to pay extra for it.
Question 4: Samia and Gregor are going to meet on Sunday.
- True
- False (Correct answer)
Correct answer: False
Explanation: <br> Gregor mentioned in the email that Saturday is better for him because he is meeting his parents on Sunday. He suggested that Samia come over on Saturday, so they are planning to meet on Saturday, not Sunday.
Question 5: They're going to have lunch at Gregor's flat.
- True (Correct answer)
- False
Correct answer: True
Explanation: <br> Gregor invited Samia to his flat, mentioning, "Then you can see the new flat and all the work we've done on the kitchen since we moved in. We can eat at home and then go for a walk in the afternoon." This indicates they are planning to have lunch at Gregor's flat.
Question 6: What job did Grace apply for?
- Head of sales
- Sales manager (Correct answer)
- Sales assistant
- Human resource assistant
Correct answer: Sales manager
Explanation: <br> In the email, Anna Green, the Human Resources Assistant, specifically mentions, "Thank you for your application for the position of sales manager." Therefore, Grace applied for the sales manager position at the company.
Question 7: What does Grace need to bring to the interview?
- Her CV
- Her references
- Her ID
- All of the above (Correct answer)
Correct answer: All of the above
Explanation: <br> In the email, it states: <br> "Please bring your CV and references to the interview." <br> "You will also need to show a form of ID at reception to receive a visitor's pass." <br> Therefore, Grace needs to bring her CV, references, and a form of ID (such as a driver's license or passport) to the interview.
Question 8: What can Grace do if she wants to change the interview date?
- Go to the reception on 12 September
- Call Anna Green on 10 September (Correct answer)
- Email Anna Green on 15 September
- Meet Susan Park for a coffee on 21 September
Correct answer: Call Anna Green on 10 September
Explanation: <br> In the email, Anna Green mentions: <br> "If you have any questions or if you wish to reschedule, please call me on 555-1234 or email me by 12 September." <br> This indicates that Grace should call Anna Green by 10 September if she wishes to discuss or request a change in the interview date.
Question 9: Can you get on the flight to Chennai?
- Yes
- No (Correct answer)
- If you're quick
Correct answer: No
Explanation: <br> The flight to Chennai, XZ 3265, is listed as "Departed" at 10:45. This means the flight has already left, so Grace cannot get on this flight.
Question 10: When is the flight to Beijing?
- eleven twelve
- eleven twenty (Correct answer)
- twenty to twelve
Correct answer: eleven twenty
Explanation: <br> The departures board lists the flight to Beijing, QE 0078, scheduled for 11:20 with the remark "Final call."
Question 11: Which flight left from Gate 34?
- a flight to Buenos Aires
- a flight to Mexico City
- no flight (Correct answer)
Correct answer: no flight
Explanation: <br> On the departures board: <br> There is no flight listed as departing from Gate 34. The only mention related to Gate 34 is RT 9122 to Buenos Aires, which is listed as "Cancelled." <br> Therefore, no flight departed from Gate 34 according to the information provided.
Which thing can you NOT take in your hand luggage?