Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Youth, Student & Study Trips 4

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find an environmental conservation trip.

There are descriptions of eight eco volunteering programs.

Decide which eco volunteering program would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Marco wants to spend his weekend helping the environment. He is keen on picking up rubbish from the seaside and needs a low-cost option where he can sleep in a shared room with other student volunteers.

2   Sophia wants a week-long trip to learn about forestry by digging holes for new plants. She requires a private bedroom to rest quietly after hard work, and hopes to receive an official certificate when she finishes.

3   Liam and Priya are looking for a summer project. They want to protect oceans by collecting plastic from the shore and attend evening talks about sea animals. They prefer sleeping in tents outdoors rather than inside buildings.

4   David has a small budget and wants a trip where all his breakfast and dinners are provided for free. He wants to save forests by putting young trees into the ground and doesn’t mind sharing a bedroom.

5   Chloe wants to spend her holidays helping injured coastal birds. She needs cheap accommodation like a shared dormitory room and wants to be within walking distance of local shops to buy snacks and gifts in the evenings.

Eco Volunteering Programs

A Coastal Care

Spend your Saturday and Sunday at this lovely marine camp. Volunteers work together to clear plastic, nets, and bottles from our local sandy shores. At night, guests stay in our simple multi-bed rooms, which is fantastic for meeting other teenagers. It’s a great short trip for students who care about sea environments.

B Forest Regeneration

Join our popular seven-day program focusing on creating new woodlands. Volunteers spend their days placing young oaks and pines into the soil. To ensure a peaceful stay, we provide single bedrooms just for you. Every participant who completes the weekly course will receive an official document proving their new environmental skills.

C Marine Guard

This July holiday project focuses heavily on ocean protection. Spend your days gathering rubbish from local beaches and attending fascinating evening presentations about whales and dolphins. Everyone camps under the stars in our secure outdoor campsite, so bring a warm sleeping bag. It’s an excellent experience for student pairs who love nature.

D Green Canopy

Help us protect our beautiful valleys by planting hundreds of native trees in the earth. To keep costs low for students, a full menu of hot breakfast and dinner dishes is included completely free of charge. Guests sleep in our cozy multi-bed dormitories, which are brilliant for chatting and sharing stories.

E Wildlife Haven

Our specialist center focuses on treating and releasing hurt sea birds. Student helpers support our veterinary team and stay in our affordable shared dormitory blocks. We are situated just a short walk from the village center, meaning you can easily visit local boutiques, cafes, and grocery stores during your free time.

F Ocean Clean Team

Our highly energetic project is dedicated to removing plastic from the coast. Volunteers work along the shore to keep the water safe for fish. We offer simple multi-bed shared rooms at very low prices. Please note that we only offer full two-week bookings, so short weekend visits are absolutely impossible.

G Earth Helpers

Discover the science of nature by planting large numbers of young trees across our hills. We look after our guests by providing comfortable single rooms for total privacy. However, please remember that we do not serve any food, so volunteers must buy their own groceries and cook all meals themselves.

H Pelican Protection

Come and help us look after injured eagles and coastal birds at our modern center. We are located right beside the town market, making it very easy to buy snacks and gifts. To ensure maximum comfort, we only provide high-quality private single bedrooms, so you won’t have to share with strangers.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a coding and tech bootcamp holiday.

There are descriptions of eight tech holidays.

Decide which tech holiday would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Sam wants a budget holiday where he can learn to create websites and software code. He is excited about entering tournaments with remote-controlled mechanical machines and needs a cheap package that includes all meals.

2   Lara loves playing multiplayer video games against others in the evening. She wants to study computer languages during the day and prefers a peaceful location hidden away in the countryside, far from busy cities.

3   Alex wants to build and test automated mechanical devices in a fun tournament. He enjoys playing electronic matches with friends after dinner and needs an official certificate at the end of the bootcamp.

4   David wants a holiday where he can study modern computer tongues and write code. He hopes to enter a contest racing automated devices and wants a hotel that features an indoor swimming pool.

5   Megan and her teenage son want a tech vacation near the sea. Her son wants to try competitive multiplayer video games at night, and they need a family package that offers individual private bedrooms.

Tech Bootcamp Holidays

A Creative Tech Camp

Develop your coding skills by learning to write computer programs and build websites from scratch. Our low-cost holiday camp includes three daily meals, making it highly affordable for everyone. In the afternoons, join our thrilling mechanical tournament where you can design automated machines and race them against other students’ inventions.

B Forest Coding Retreat

Escape the noise of the city at our beautiful woodland resort. Spend your mornings studying advanced software development and computer languages with our friendly instructors. When the sun goes down, join our popular electronic matches in the lounge to play your favorite video games against other guests.

C Future Engineers Lodge

Get ready to build and program amazing automated machines for our big weekend contest! After dinner, our high-tech game room opens for lively multiplayer video game battles with other guests. Every student who completes the week receives an official document proving their new skills, perfect for your school application.

D Hydro Tech Academy

Improve your technology skills this summer by studying popular computer languages and software design. We also offer interactive sessions where you can construct mechanical devices and enter them into exciting racing tournaments. Afterwards, relax your mind by taking a refreshing swim in our wonderful heated indoor pool.

E Seaside Tech Resort

Located just steps away from a sandy beach, this holiday is perfect for parents and teenagers. We provide excellent accommodation options featuring separate private bedrooms for your family. At night, teenagers can head to our central lounge to take part in fun multiplayer video game tournaments against other players.

F Cyber Peak Center

Our luxury mountain resort offers brilliant classes in computer programming and software development. We also feature an incredible afternoon competition where you can build and test automated mechanical robots. Please note that our premium packages are quite expensive and we do not offer any swimming facilities or pools.

G Downtown Gamer Hub

Based in the center of the busy capital city, we offer fantastic evening video game matches against other players. During the day, you can learn to write software and code, or design automated machines for our fun contest. We focus purely on learning, so we do not provide any certificates.

H Mountain Family Camp

Bring your teenagers to our wonderful resort hidden deep in the hills, far from the coast. We offer great family packages with shared dormitory rooms. Every night, we host competitive multiplayer video game sessions on giant screens, allowing guests to challenge each other in a friendly, lively atmosphere.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a fashion and styling short course in Paris or Milan.

There are descriptions of eight fashion trips.

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

1   Elena wants to discover how historical styles influence modern outfits. She wants to learn how to design and sew her own garments by hand. Because she is a student, she needs a course that offers a low price or a discount.

2   Marco is keen to learn about ancient fashion periods and legendary designers from the past. He also wants to see live runway collections in the city. He needs a package that includes a comfortable room to stay in.

3   Clara and Sofia want a creative holiday where they can cut fabric and produce their own skirts. They hope to attend spectacular evening catwalk presentations. They have never studied fashion before, so they need a basic course for beginners.

4   Lucas wants to explore the history of clothing design through museum visits and lectures. He can only study during the weekend because of his job. He wants the academy to be located right in the middle of the city.

5   Tina wants a practical course where she can practice stitching and making beautiful dresses. She wants to study in a central downtown studio. She prefers lessons that take place only in the morning, leaving her afternoons free to explore.

Fashion Trips and Styling Courses

A Style Heritage

Uncover the secrets of old design eras on this fantastic short course. You will spend your time learning about historic fashion trends and then use our studio machines to make your own custom shirts and trousers. Best of all, we offer a generous thirty percent discount for students, keeping your expenses very low.

B Catwalk & Culture

Travel through time as our lecturers explain how classic garments were designed centuries ago. Students on this trip will also receive exclusive tickets to watch professional designers show their new collections live on city runways. The total price includes a private, modern room in our residential building so housing is fully arranged.

C Elite Designs

This intensive program is perfect for experienced fashion students who want to improve their garment production. You will practice high-level cutting and tailoring techniques to manufacture original pieces. Your group will also visit incredible evening fashion shows around town. Please note, this course is only for individuals with advanced clothing skills.

D Fashion First Steps

Have you never touched a sewing machine before? This introductory academy is designed for people with zero fashion background. Our patient teachers will help you cut cloth and create your very own stylish skirts. In the evenings, the group will head out to watch spectacular runway presentations by local modeling agencies.

E Weekend Retro

Spend your Saturdays and Sundays exploring how costume history shaped our world. Our expert teachers provide fascinating lectures on 20th-century garments and vintage trends. Classes are held exclusively on weekends. Our peaceful studio is located in a quiet village far outside the city boundaries, providing an escape from busy urban life.

F Central Couture

Our popular academy is situated right in the city centre, just steps from the main square. We offer a wonderful look into old clothing traditions through historical lectures and guided gallery trips. Lessons run entirely on Saturdays and Sundays, making it ideal for busy professionals who cannot study during the regular working week.

G Early Stitches

Wake up early for our wonderful morning workshops, which finish by noon every day! You will spend your hours mastering the basics of pattern cutting, stitching, and producing elegant dresses. This practical school is situated in a quiet suburb, requiring a long bus ride from the downtown tourist area and central attractions.

H Downtown Tailoring

Improve your practical skills in our beautiful studio, located exactly in the downtown commercial district near the famous shops. You will learn how to stitch fabrics together and assemble your own creative dresses. All workshops are held from 9 a.m. to midday, allowing you to spend your afternoons sightseeing around the city.

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