Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Tech, Coding & Digital Skills 2

Exercises:   123456

Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a vlogging and video editing course.

There are descriptions of eight video courses.

Decide which video course would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Tom wants to record videos using his mobile phone. He also needs to learn the rules about using other people’s music legally. Because he works all week, he can only attend a course on Saturdays or Sundays.

2   Sara wants to learn how to get more people to watch her YouTube channel. She needs to understand how to cut and join her video clips together. Since she studies during the day, she needs an evening class.

3   Leo wants to film exciting travel videos outdoors using his mobile phone. He also wants to learn how to design attractive cover pictures for his videos. He lives far away, so he needs to study on the internet.

4   Mia has lots of recorded clips but needs to learn basic editing software to put them together. She also wants to know the legal rules about sharing videos. She doesn’t have any money, so the class must be free.

5   David wants to improve how he films with his mobile phone. He also needs tips on writing great titles to make his YouTube videos popular. He wants to study face-to-face in a small group with a teacher.

Video Courses

A Weekend Creator

Perfect your weekend hobby! We meet every Saturday and Sunday to show you how to capture amazing footage using just your everyday pocket device. We also clearly explain the important laws around downloading soundtracks, ensuring you never get into trouble for stealing audio when uploading your final projects.

B Night Owl Media

Do you want to build a massive online audience? Join our after-dark sessions to discover exactly how to attract thousands of new subscribers to your channel. We also teach you the essential software skills needed to slice, arrange, and fix your raw footage perfectly before you finally publish it.

C Global Vlogger

Learn to document your adventures from anywhere in the world! Our web-based programme teaches you to shoot stunning nature and city clips using your handheld device. Furthermore, we show you how to create bright, clickable title images that grab attention before people even press play on your content.

D Zero Budget Studio

Transform your messy clips into a masterpiece without spending a single penny! This complimentary workshop introduces the most popular computer programs for cutting and mixing your media. You will also discover the strict laws regarding content ownership, so you fully understand what you are legally allowed to share publicly online.

E The Social Star

Leave your expensive cameras at home! In our friendly, very small classroom setting, our tutors will physically demonstrate how to get beautiful shots from your mobile device. We also share platform secrets, like writing clever names for your uploads to guarantee maximum clicks and interest from your viewers.

F Remote Recording

Master your pocket camera from the comfort of your own home! Our remote learning course focuses entirely on getting the best angles and lighting using a standard mobile device. However, we focus only on the creative side, so we do not cover any legal issues or sound ownership rules.

G Morning Media

Start your day creatively! Our 9 AM sessions are completely free of charge and designed for beginners who need to learn how to chop and mix their media using computer programs. We focus on the technical software, but we don’t discuss how to grow your audience or get views.

H Viral Vision

Discover how to make your channel go viral! We teach you how to name your uploads perfectly to attract a massive audience. You will learn in a very small, face-to-face group. Please note that this course requires you to bring your own professional, heavy digital camera, not a phone.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a cybersecurity basics course for teens.

There are descriptions of eight cybersecurity programs.

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

1   Leo wants to learn about online safety and protecting his private information on social media. He is only free on Saturday mornings. He has very little money to spend on a course.

2   Maya wants to learn about strong password protection. She needs a smartphone application she can use during weekday evenings after her schoolwork, and she prefers to study completely alone at home.

3   Sam wants to know about preventing hacking on his laptop when using public networks. He learns best by watching short video clips and wants a brief course that takes less than five days.

4   Chloe wants to understand online safety, especially how to recognize dangerous links and email scams. She wants a team-based class that takes place during her summer school holiday so she can meet friends.

5   Alex wants tips on preventing hacking into his online video game accounts. He prefers studying completely alone at his own speed and wants plenty of fun quizzes to test his digital knowledge.

Cybersecurity Programs

A Digital Footprints

Learn how to stay secure on your favourite internet profiles and keep your data private from strangers! This excellent beginner program meets every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Best of all, it is completely free, making it the most affordable choice for teenagers with empty wallets.

B Lock It Down

Download our new mobile software to master the secrets of creating unbreakable secret keys for your accounts! It fits perfectly into your nightly routine, running every Monday and Wednesday evening after 7 p.m. You can work entirely independently at your own desk, without any stressful group projects or online chats.

C Secure Surfing

Are you worried about digital thieves blocking your devices when you are away from home? Our intensive three-day workshop teaches you how to block cybercriminals on public Wi-Fi. The program uses clear, animated films instead of long texts, helping visual learners understand the basics before the weekend starts.

D Scam Hunters

Spend your August vacation discovering how to identify fake messages and dangerous web addresses before clicking them! This interactive camp is designed for students to collaborate closely in small squads to solve cyber mysteries. It is a highly social way to pass the long summer break and make wonderful new companions.

E Gamer Shield

Protect your virtual gaming characters and points from internet thieves! This self-paced platform allows you to complete lessons entirely by yourself whenever you want. You can enjoy multiple entertaining games and multiple-choice tests at the end of each stage to see how much you have learned. No classrooms required!

F Safe Keys Premium

Master the rules of building solid secret words for your digital profiles. These live interactive classes run every Tuesday evening after school. Please note that this is a highly expensive, high-level course costing £120, and all participants are required to work in pairs with a classmate during the webcam lessons.

G Net Safety Pro

Find out how to hide your location and personal history on social media networks. This program features brilliant online puzzles and short tests to check your skills. Sessions take place from Monday to Wednesday mornings. It is quite a costly experience, but perfect for individuals who do not like studying alone.

H Defend Your Play

Stop hackers from stealing your gaming profiles in this rapid four-day workshop! You will look at real digital case studies to keep your accounts secure. Please remember that every student must purchase a premium printed handbook before the first lesson begins. Classes are organized in large discussion groups every Saturday afternoon.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a drone flying course.

There are descriptions of eight drone flying courses.

Decide which drone flying course would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Tom doesn’t have his own flying equipment, so he needs a course that supplies it. He wants to practice in a large open space far from town, and it is important for him to learn the official safety laws.

2   Lisa already owns a drone and wants to use it to take beautiful pictures over the ocean. She also hopes to learn about the official documents she needs to fly her machine for a future business.

3   Ben needs to borrow a machine because he doesn’t own one. He is interested in flying around tall trees in the woods. He also wants to understand where it is illegal to fly to avoid getting into trouble.

4   Nina wants to take pictures of high mountains, but she works during the week and needs a weekend course. She requires the school to give her a drone to use, as she is a complete beginner.

5   Mark recently bought a new drone and wants to bring it to his lessons. He hopes to practice flying in a city park and wants to prepare for his national safety exam to get his flying license.

Drone Flying and Aerial Photography Courses

A Sky Explorers

Join us in the quiet countryside! Our massive grassy fields offer the perfect environment for beginners. We will teach you all the important government regulations to keep your flights safe. Don’t worry if you don’t own a machine; we provide all the latest models for our students to fly.

B Coastal Views

Capture amazing pictures of the beach and waves with our coastal photography course! Students must bring their personal flying devices with them. During the lessons, our experts will explain the complicated paperwork and certificates you must get if you want to sell your photos and work as a professional.

C Nature Flight

Fly through beautiful green forests and learn to control your device around branches and leaves. We provide top-quality equipment for everyone in the class to use. You will also study detailed maps to understand restricted areas, ensuring you never fly your device in places where it is strictly forbidden.

D High Altitude Academy

Enjoy stunning views while capturing images of deep valleys and snowy peaks. This special class meets only on Saturdays and Sundays, which is ideal for busy workers. All high-tech flying cameras are supplied by the academy, meaning you just need to arrive and be ready to enjoy the heights!

E Urban Flyers

Practice your skills safely in beautiful urban gardens right in the middle of town. This intensive course is carefully designed to help you study for and pass the official government flying test. Please remember to pack your personal model, as we do not hold any extra equipment at our training center.

F Pro Pilots

Learn the business side of aerial photography. We carefully cover all the legal certificates required to fly for money. Our practical classes take place in huge empty fields far from any towns. However, students must bring their own flying equipment, as we do not offer any machines to rent or borrow.

G Peak Photography

Discover the joy of taking stunning pictures of tall, rocky hills. We provide all the professional flying cameras you need to get amazing shots of the landscape. Our sessions run every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and we also include a short presentation on how to edit your digital videos perfectly.

H City Spinners

Enjoy flying your personal device over public lawns and paved paths right in the city center. We welcome anyone with their own equipment to join our exciting evening sessions. Instead of worrying about boring laws or tests, we focus entirely on high-speed racing and performing amazing tricks in the air.

Exercises:   123456