Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.
Preparation
Reading text
Poster 1
FINAL EXAM INSTRUCTIONS
- Doors close 5 minutes before the exam begins.
- Show your student ID card to examiner when you enter the room.
- No phones, no books.
Poster 2
BEFORE THE EXAM
- Have your ID card ready.
- Listen to the instructions.
- Arrive 10 minutes before exam.
IN THE EXAM
- Mobile phones switched off and put away.
- ID card visible on the desk.
- No talking.
- No food or drinks in exam room.
Poster 3
- Follow the examiner's instructions.
- If you have a question, raise your hand.
- No mobile phones, books or bags in the exam.
- Please use a blue or black pen.
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Hello jharna
Yes, it's possible to use 'the' in the first poster and in fact is what we would say in a normal text. But often signs have abbreviated language -- that is, nonessential words are removed -- to make the message shorter. That's why it's not in the first poster.
All the best
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
Hi Anny,
It can be hard to become more confident in a second language. The key is practice. The more you use English, the more confident you will become. Since you are in an English-speaking environment now, you have plenty of opportunity to practise and you will improve. Remember, most people are very patient when someone is learning the language. Think about how you react when someone is trying to speak your language and is having problems. Most people will be positive and try to help, so don't feel bad if your English is not perfect. Keep trying and it will improve!
Peter
The LearnEnglish Team