Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Mountain, Nature & Adventure 3

Exercises:   123456

Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a cabin rental.

There are descriptions of eight lakeside log cabins.

Decide which cabin would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Mark and Lisa want a romantic break. They need to hire a small private boat to explore the water. Mark wants all the necessary equipment to catch fish provided. Lisa loves reading by a real wood fire in the evenings.

2   The Taylor family loves cooking, so they require a large kitchen to prepare family meals. They also want to be provided with rods and nets to catch fish. The children need a safe sandy area right by the water to swim.

3   Julian needs to finish some work, so excellent internet access is essential. When he isn’t working, he wants to hike on paths through the trees. He also wants to pay for his own small vessel to row on the lake.

4   Chloe and her friends want to relax by a traditional wood-burning stove at night. They don’t want to cook, so they need to be walking distance from restaurants. They are also looking for a place with live music after dark.

5   The Davies family is travelling with their large dog and need a pet-friendly cabin. They want a traditional wood fire to sit around at night. During the day, they hope to pay to take a boat out by themselves.

Lakeside Log Cabins

A Pine Point Cabins

Perfect for couples, our traditional wooden houses feature an open hearth where you can burn wood and stay warm. We supply all the rods and lines you need to catch something for dinner. Guests can also pay a small fee to take our private rowing vessels out onto the water.

B Sunny Shore Retreat

Families love our spacious accommodation, which includes full-sized cookers and fridges for preparing your own dishes. We give you all the tools required to try catching fish from the pier. Best of all, step outside straight onto soft sand where the shallow water is perfect for kids to splash safely.

C Whispering Woods Lodges

Surrounded by ancient trees, there are miles of hiking routes starting right from your front door. Inside, you’ll find a high-speed broadband connection, perfect for remote workers. Down at the dock, visitors can easily hire their own little motorized watercraft to navigate the calm waters completely independently for the day.

D Lakeside Village Huts

Situated just a five-minute stroll from the village centre, you’ll find plenty of fantastic dining options here, so forget about making meals! Every evening, the local pubs host fantastic bands. Back at your cozy accommodation, you can warm up by throwing some logs into your traditional open fireplace.

E Oak View Getaway

We happily welcome four-legged friends, so your furry companions can join the holiday! Each charming property includes a beautiful stone hearth where you can light a cozy wood fire. Whenever you want to explore the lake, we have individual canoes available for our guests to rent for the afternoon.

F Clearwater Cabins

These romantic log homes offer a beautiful brick fireplace to keep you toasty on chilly nights. You can easily hire a small motorboat to travel across the lake. Please note that to protect the local wildlife, catching fish is strictly forbidden anywhere near our property, so leave your rods at home.

G Green Hill Hideaway

Located deep in the forest, guests can spend hours walking along the peaceful woodland paths. We have plenty of private kayaks that you can rent to paddle across the bay. This is an ‘unplugged’ resort, so there is no internet access or phone signal, allowing you to completely switch off.

H Cozy Canine Cabins

Your dogs will absolutely love running around the huge gardens at our pet-welcoming resort. In the evenings, relax together in front of the warm, crackling wood-burning stove. We are located near the water, but unfortunately, we don’t have any vessels for hire, though you can swim from the public dock.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a treehouse stay.

There are descriptions of eight treehouse hotels.

Decide which treehouse hotel would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Lucas and Mia want a room very high up in the branches. They are looking forward to walking across a swinging rope bridge to get there. They also specifically want a place with an eco-friendly toilet.

2   The Clark family have young kids, so they need a room close to the ground. They want to prepare their own dinners, and they must have a normal flushing toilet rather than a green, water-free one.

3   Emma is travelling alone and wants to sleep very high above the forest floor. She hates cooking, so she needs a place that serves daily meals. She also strictly requires a standard modern bathroom with running water.

4   David wants the adventure of arriving at his room via a rope bridge, but he prefers his room to be built quite low down. He also wants a place where his daily meals are cooked for him.

5   Sarah wants to cook her own food using private kitchen facilities. She is afraid of moving walkways, so she needs solid wooden stairs. She also prefers a place that protects nature by using special compost eco-toilets.

Treehouse Hotels

A Sky High Cabin

Located near the very top of the tallest oaks, this amazing room offers spectacular views. Guests must brave a wonderful hanging wooden walkway to enter. To protect the beautiful forest, the property features a special green composting bathroom that uses absolutely no water, giving you a true nature experience.

B The Forest Bridge

Set just a few metres above the forest floor, this comfortable spot is perfectly safe for everyone. The only way inside is across an exciting moving path made of strings and wood. You can completely relax, because our friendly staff will cook your breakfast and supper in our lovely restaurant.

C Cloud Walk Cabin

Reached by a thrilling hanging string walkway, this property sits among the very highest leaves of the forest. It is an amazing place to relax. However, despite its wild location, guests can enjoy a fully modern bathroom with standard plumbing. Please remember to bring your own groceries to cook.

D Gentle Leaf Lodge

Built just a short distance from the earth, this safe wooden home is brilliant for young visitors. Inside, you will find excellent ovens and a fridge to make your family’s favourite dishes. Furthermore, guests can enjoy a traditional bathroom with standard plumbing, hot showers, and fully working flushes.

E Treetop Paradise

Located high above the ground, this amazing wooden house offers incredible views of the birds. There are strong, normal stairs leading up to the front door. You must bring your own ingredients to cook on the excellent stoves provided, and enjoy our luxury traditional bathrooms with standard flushing systems.

F Green Wood Retreat

Climb the firm, secure wooden steps to reach your peaceful holiday home, with no wobbly walkways in sight! Inside, there is a brilliant modern area packed with appliances for baking and frying your own daily dishes. We also proudly use special water-free composting bathrooms to help protect the local environment.

G Eagle’s Nest Resort

Sit high among the top branches in this luxury treehouse. You won’t ever need to wash dishes, as our fantastic chefs deliver hot, delicious dishes directly to your door every morning and evening. Best of all, each room includes an expensive, traditional bathroom with standard plumbing and running water.

H The Little Acorn

Positioned safely just above the soft grass, you enter this cute house by walking across a fun swinging rope walkway. Inside, guests will discover a fantastic stove and fridge for preparing all their meals. We are an environmentally friendly business, so we only provide natural water-free toilets here.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find caving trips.

There are descriptions of eight cave exploration tours.

Decide which cave exploration tour would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Leo is an adventurous teenager who wants to squeeze through extremely tight spaces in the rocks. He would love to see an underground body of water and needs the tour to provide protective headgear with a lamp.

2   Maya is claustrophobic, so she prefers walking through massive caverns rather than tiny holes. She wants a tour where she can admire deep subterranean pools. She doesn’t own any caving equipment, so she needs an illuminated helmet.

3   Sam brings his own advanced safety helmet and headlamp. He loves the physical challenge of crawling through very small, dark tunnels. However, he hates getting wet and wants to explore a cave that is completely dry.

4   Nina has all her own professional caving gear, including a lit helmet. She wants a relaxing walk through huge, open stone rooms without any tight squeezing. She is also desperate to see a subterranean river or pool.

5   Toby wants a challenging route where he has to push his body through tiny rock openings. He prefers dry caves without any pools or rivers. Since it’s his first time, he needs an illuminated safety hat provided.

Cave Exploration Tours

A Deep Blue Squeeze

Get ready for a real adventure! We supply strong protective headwear with bright torches for all our guests. You will spend the morning climbing and crawling through incredibly small gaps in the rock. Your reward is reaching the spectacular flooded cavern at the bottom, where dark subterranean waters glow beautifully.

B Echo Caverns

Discover our massive, open rock chambers where you can comfortably walk standing up, with no tight areas to worry about. We hand out strong safety caps featuring powerful lamps before you enter. The highlight of the trip is a magical boat ride across a completely silent, deep underground lagoon.

C Dust & Dirt Expeditions

This exciting trip is strictly for experienced explorers who can bring their own illuminating headgear. You will face a tough physical journey, squeezing your body through extremely tiny rock pathways. There is absolutely no water on this route, making it a dusty, fascinating journey through ancient, completely dry stone halls.

D Giant’s Mirror Cave

Visitors must arrive with their personal safety caps and headlamps to join this wonderful tour. You will enjoy a peaceful stroll through huge, spacious underground rooms, with absolutely no crawling or tight squeezing required. The path ends at a spectacular subterranean lake, where still water perfectly reflects the cave ceiling.

E The Hidden Maze

We provide everyone with a tough safety cap and an attached flashlight before we head underground. This route is famous for its completely dry, water-free environment. Be prepared for a real workout, as you will need to pull yourself through some extremely small and challenging rock corridors along the way.

F Waterway Crawl

This route features incredible subterranean waters that you will cross on small rafts. To reach them, however, you must be brave enough to push through very restrictive, tiny rock tunnels. Please note that our equipment store is currently closed, so all visitors must carry their own lit safety helmets.

G The Grand Cathedral

We give all visitors a protective hard hat with a bright beam to ensure safety in the dark. You will love walking freely through our enormous, stadium-sized cave rooms without ever feeling trapped. This specific tour stays entirely away from the damp areas, ensuring your boots stay perfectly dry.

H Ancient Steps Tour

Explore miles of massive, open underground pathways where you can walk shoulder-to-shoulder with friends. The entire cave system has dried up over the centuries, leaving fascinating rock shapes behind. Guests are required to supply their own protective headwear and lighting, as we do not rent gear at the entrance.

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