Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Cruises, Boats & Water Transport 2

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find an Antarctic expedition cruise.

There are descriptions of eight adventure cruises.

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

1   Mark wants to go on tiny boat trips to reach the ice. He needs the company to provide heavy winter clothes. He also wants a bedroom with its own outdoor sitting area to photograph the scenery.

2   Sarah and Tom want to travel with professional animal scientists. They easily get sick on the ocean, so they need a huge, heavy ship. They also want an exercise room so they can keep fit.

3   Leo is a university student and needs the cheapest possible ticket. He wants to learn about penguins from knowledgeable nature guides. He also needs to borrow thick waterproof jackets and boots for the trip.

4   The Chen family want to do daily trips in small rubber boats to explore the coast. They want their journey to start from a port in South America. They also need the ship’s restaurant to provide delicious meat-free meals.

5   Elena wants the romantic experience of travelling on a traditional ship with sails instead of engines. She wants daily talks from biology researchers. She also needs a warm indoor swimming pool to relax in after exploring.

Antarctic Expedition Cruises

A Ice Explorer

Enjoy your own private outside space in every cabin, perfect for taking spectacular pictures! We supply everyone with complimentary thermal suits and insulated footwear. Every afternoon, our crew takes you closer to the frozen coast in our fantastic little inflatable vessels to see the spectacular ice up close and personal.

B Ocean Giant

Avoid feeling unwell on the waves with our massive, heavy-duty vessel designed for completely smooth sailing. Throughout the journey, our brilliant onboard biologists and nature specialists will answer all your questions. When you aren’t watching whales, you can burn energy using the modern running machines in our fitness centre.

C Budget Icelands

Discover the amazing frozen continent without spending a fortune! We offer fantastic discounted rates for younger travellers. To save you even more money, we lend all guests extreme-weather coats and trousers. Please note that our team focuses on the history of early explorers, rather than studying local wildlife or birds.

D Southern Star Adventures

We begin our incredible voyage from the busy port of Ushuaia in Argentina. Every day, passengers climb into our little rubber motorized boats to discover hidden bays. In our dining room, our chefs specialise in fantastic plant-based dishes, ensuring excellent dining options for anyone who doesn’t eat fish or beef.

E Polar Luxury

Enjoy ultimate comfort with your very own private deck attached to your room. We provide daily excursions in our tiny inflatable boats to spot seals on the rocks. Because we are a premium service, guests are expected to bring their own professional winter clothing, as we do not rent outfits.

F Student Seas

This affordable option is perfectly priced for people who don’t have much money to spend. Your journey includes wonderful educational talks by professional animal scientists and bird researchers. There is no need to pack heavy suitcases, because we provide free thick waterproof jackets and walking boots for all our guests.

G The Wind Catcher

Experience the magic of crossing the ocean using only the power of the wind on our classic masted boat. You will be joined by top university scientists who study marine life and give daily presentations. Afterwards, warm up by swimming in our fantastic heated water basin located inside the ship.

H The Grand Cruiser

This enormous, multi-level ship guarantees a completely stable ride over the rough ocean. Guests love relaxing in our wonderful glass-covered heated swimming baths while watching the snow fall outside. While we offer excellent music and entertainment in the evenings, we currently do not host any scientific lectures or nature professionals.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a sailing yacht charter to go on.

There are descriptions of eight private boats.

Decide which private boat would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Paul and his friends are experienced sailors who want to pilot the yacht completely by themselves. They want to anchor near quiet, secret beaches and need a full kitchen area to prepare their own dinners on deck.

2   Jack wants a relaxing holiday where a professional skipper steers the yacht for his group. He is keen to drop anchor at peaceful, hidden bays away from crowds and wants a boat with full cooking facilities inside.

3   The Taylor family want to hire a boat that comes with an experienced master to handle the sailing safely. They love eating out at harbor restaurants, so they don’t need a kitchen, but they insist on visiting remote coves.

4   Elena wants to steer a rental yacht herself because she has a license, but she doesn’t want to cook on board as she prefers eating fresh seafood in villages. She really wants to visit quiet, secret beaches.

5   Oliver and his brother want to pilot a private yacht alone without an official crew. They plan to buy food at markets to cook their own meals on board, but they prefer staying out at deep sea rather than visiting coves.

Sailing Yacht Charters

A Sea Spirit

Are you a qualified sailor? Rent this beautiful yacht to steer it completely independently with your friends. You can navigate to the region’s most exclusive, secret beaches to swim in peace. The deck features an excellent outdoor oven and stove, allowing your group to grill fresh food and prepare delicious meals under the sun.

B Summer Wind

Sit back and let our expert captain do all the hard work while you enjoy the sunshine. This luxury boat will take you directly to quiet, empty bays that normal tourists never see. Inside, you will love using the modern, fully equipped kitchen area, perfect for preparing hot dinners whenever you want.

C Ocean Crest

Enjoy a worry-free journey with our professional skipper, who knows the coast perfectly. He will guide you to wonderful remote bays and quiet shorelines. No cooking equipment is available on this yacht, which is ideal since our guests prefer stepping ashore to eat at the famous local seafood cafés in the harbors.

D Wave Runner

Show your sailing license and take control of this modern vessel without any crew on board. It is the perfect choice for independent travelers who love discovering hidden, peaceful shorelines. There are no stoves or ovens on this boat, as our guests enjoy dining at traditional restaurants in the villages we pass.

E The Mariner

This yacht is designed for independent adventurers who want to pilot a boat without a captain. Skip the crowded beaches and enjoy sailing out in deep blue waters far from land. The large galley kitchen inside comes with everything required to cook your own breakfast, lunch, and family dinners during the trip.

F Blue Horizon

Hire this yacht for an incredible coastal journey with our friendly skipper who takes care of everything. This option is great for large families on a holiday. Please note that this large boat stays in the main holiday harbors and does not visit tiny, remote bays, but it has a wonderful kitchen space.

G Island Hopper

Take the wheel of this luxury yacht and guide it independently past the local islands. There is a small kitchen with a refrigerator to keep your drinks cool. However, please note that we only allow this boat to travel between large, busy ports, so it is not suitable for visiting secret, empty coves.

H Kingfisher

Relax on deck while our professional crew and captain handle all the complicated sailing routes for you. We cruise far out in the deep ocean, which is perfect for looking at the open horizon rather than stopping at small bays. We offer full-board dining, meaning all your gourmet meals are cooked and served by our staff.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a whale watching day trip.

There are descriptions of eight whale watching boat trips.

Decide which boat trip would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Liam wants a trip with an expert to help him take better pictures of marine life. He wants his money back if no whales appear. He forgot his winter gear, so he needs to borrow a thick coat from the company.

2   Chloe is looking for an evening trip as the sun goes down. She hates the cold, so she wants a completely indoor, heated boat. She also hopes to buy a hot meal during her journey.

3   The Jackson family want a trip that lasts the whole day. They have packed their own heavy winter gear, so they want an open-air boat. They need a guarantee that they will see whales or get a refund.

4   Wei is travelling on a very strict, low budget. He wants an early morning departure. He does not have a camera, so he wants to buy professional photos of himself and the whales from the boat staff.

5   Sofia only has time for a very short trip of under two hours. She wants a qualified marine biologist to explain whale behavior. She also needs to borrow cold-weather clothing from the boat before sailing.

Whale Watching Boat Trips

A Ocean Lens Tours

Join our special camera tours! A professional will teach you how to capture the perfect ocean shot. We promise you will spot these giant creatures, or we will return one hundred percent of your cash. It gets freezing on deck, but do not worry—we hand out heavy winter jackets to everyone.

B Sunset Ocean Cruiser

Enjoy the ocean on our special six o’clock sunset cruises. There is no need for heavy jackets here; our vessel features a completely enclosed, warm glass viewing room. While you watch the waves, you can easily purchase delicious hot dinners and fresh soups from our excellent, highly-rated onboard restaurant.

C Deep Blue Adventures

Get ready for a thrilling eight-hour ocean adventure! Our boats have no roofs, so you must dress in your own thick sweaters and scarves to fight the freezing wind. We are absolutely certain you will encounter sea life, but if the ocean is empty, we will return every penny you paid.

D Early Bird Ocean Trips

Start your day right with our seven o’clock morning ocean tours. This is our most affordable option, perfect for students watching their wallets. You do not even need a camera, because our staff takes incredible, high-quality images of you with the sea life, which you can purchase at the end!

E Science Sea Express

Short on time? Our quick ninety-minute trips are absolutely perfect! You will learn amazing facts from the qualified marine scientist who leads the tour. The sea air is extremely cold, but we save you luggage space by lending everyone excellent, waterproof thermal jackets to wear during the exciting journey.

F Wild Wave Journeys

We offer an amazing four-hour trip into the deep sea. We are so sure you will spot wildlife that we promise a full cash return if nothing appears! Make sure to bring your own extreme winter gear, as the boat is completely open. Unfortunately, our photography expert is currently on holiday.

G Glass Bay Ferries

Enjoy a quick two-hour journey across the bay. You can stay perfectly comfortable in our indoor, heated viewing lounge, so there is no need to borrow or bring heavy coats. Please note that we only sell cold drinks and snacks, and the crew does not give any guided talks.

H Premium Morning Whales

Join us at half past six in the morning for a premium tour! This high-end, expensive trip includes a private lesson with an award-winning wildlife photographer. We provide all the necessary warm clothing. However, because these animals are unpredictable, we cannot offer any cash refunds if they do not appear.

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