Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Science, Nature & Environment 1

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a Science Week physics talk to attend.

There are descriptions of eight physics presentations.

Decide which physics presentation would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Lucas wants to listen to a presentation by a well-known television scientist. He also hopes to do practical tasks himself during the event. Because he has spent all his money, the presentation must cost absolutely nothing to attend.

2   Elena is fascinated by planets and wants to attend a talk focused on space. She is only free on Saturdays and loves workshops where she can try out equipment herself. She does not mind paying for a ticket.

3   Liam wants to hear a lecture by a celebrated university professor who won prizes for his research. He is interested in learning about energy and electricity, and can only attend sessions that take place before midday on weekdays.

4   Sophia wants to discover how physics applies to popular sports and movements. She needs a session where the audience can ask questions directly to the speaker. Since her budget is tight, entry must be completely free of charge.

5   Oliver wants to attend a session led by a famous author who writes popular physics textbooks. He is busy with school until late afternoon, so he needs an evening event. He wants a talk that is completely free.

Physics Presentations

A Science on Screen

Join famous television presenter Dr. Alex Reed for an amazing afternoon! This presentation explains complex ideas simply. Best of all, visitors can do their own hands-on tasks in our modern laboratory during the workshop. Admission costs completely nothing, making it available to everyone. Come along and discover something new this Science Week!

B Starry Skies

Are you interested in the galaxy? This Saturday session focuses entirely on the physics of distant planets and deep space. You will get the unique opportunity to try out advanced telescopes and scientific tools yourself. Tickets are priced at ten pounds, and booking online in 

advance is essential to guarantee your place.

C Powering the Future

Listen to award-winning university physics expert Professor Sarah Jenkins discuss how we generate electricity. This fascinating lecture runs on Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to midday. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn about renewable energy systems and hear from a top academic. Please buy tickets at the main entrance.

D Physics in Motion

How do football players curve the ball? This unique event explores the science behind athlete movements and sports performance. It ends with a live discussion where you can ask our panel of scientists your own questions face-to-face. There is no entrance fee at all, so just turn up and enjoy.

E Reading Between the Lines

Meet Dr. Helen Vance, the celebrated author of the country’s most popular physics textbooks! She will explain daily physics concepts in our main hall. This special event starts after school at 6 p.m., so everyone can arrive on time. Attendance costs zero, and free hot drinks are provided for the audience.

F Screen Talk

Watch a live presentation by television physics expert Dr. Robert Green. He will discuss how things work in daily life. The event takes place on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. and is highly popular. Note that entry tickets cost five pounds per person, and no practical tasks are included in this session.

G Cosmic Wonders

This exciting lecture covers everything about space and exploding stars. It is held on Saturday afternoons and entrance is completely free for all students. Please note this is a traditional presentation where the audience listens quietly to the researcher, so there are no practical activities or live equipment to try out.

H Energy Choices

Come to this afternoon workshop about electricity in our houses. It is led by local high school teachers who explain simple concepts very clearly. Entry is completely free of charge, and there are lots of bright posters to look at. However, it is not an academic lecture and no questions are permitted.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find an astronomy and stargazing course.

There are descriptions of eight stargazing courses.

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

1   Sarah wants to learn the names of star groups. She stays up very late, so she needs a class past midnight. She doesn’t own any equipment, so she needs the school to provide a telescope.

2   Mark and Tom want to take beautiful photographs of the moon. They specifically need a class that requires cloudless weather to run. They travel by car and need a place to park for free.

3   Lily wants to discover the history of astronomy and space travel. She hates the cold, so she must stay completely inside a warm building. She also hopes to buy a poster of the solar system.

4   David wants to learn how to find different star shapes in the sky. He already owns his own viewing equipment to bring. He wakes up early, so he needs a class that finishes before 9 PM.

5   Elena loves staying up well past midnight to enjoy the dark. She wants to look at very distant galaxies. She also expects the organisers to provide hot coffee or tea to keep her warm.

Astronomy and Stargazing Courses

A Midnight Observers

Are you a night owl? Join our sessions starting at 1 AM! We will teach you how to identify famous shapes in the sky. You won’t need to carry any heavy equipment with you, because we supply all the expensive lenses and viewing gear for everyone to use.

B Lunar Lenses

Learn how to capture stunning images of the lunar surface! Because we need perfect visibility, these sessions only go ahead if there are absolutely no clouds above. Our suburban observatory is very easy to drive to, and we offer plenty of complimentary spaces for your vehicles right outside the entrance.

C The Ancient Sky

Discover how ancient people and early scientists studied the universe! This fascinating presentation takes place entirely inside our comfortably heated lecture room, so you will never feel the chill. Afterwards, do not forget to visit our gift area, where our shop sells excellent wall art of the planets to take away.

D Sunset Stars

Perfect for those who cannot stay up late! Our sessions run from 6 PM until exactly 8:30 PM. We will show you how to spot famous dot patterns in the dark. Please note that we do not have any spare gear, so you must carry your own binoculars or lenses.

E Deep Space Discovery

Experience the magic of the dark! Meeting at 12:30 AM, we focus our powerful instruments on far-away star systems and beautiful deep-space objects. To ensure you stay perfectly comfortable during these chilly, early morning hours, delicious warm beverages are served to all our guests throughout the entire observing session.

F Night Sky Myths

Discover the magic of the midnight sky! Starting at midnight, our expert guides will teach you how to spot famous dot patterns and mythological shapes above. Unfortunately, we do not own any viewing instruments, so every participant must remember to pack and bring their own heavy viewing gear from home.

G City Moon Focus

Join our lunar photography masterclass! We will help you get the perfect picture of the moon’s craters. These special events require perfectly clear weather, so we cancel if it rains. We are located right in the busy city centre, so please take the bus, as there are no vehicle spaces.

H Early Evening Cosmos

Start your stargazing journey before bedtime! Running from 7 PM to 8:45 PM, we teach beginners how to connect the dots and name famous star groups. You don’t need to buy or bring anything at all, because we provide dozens of top-quality telescopes for every single student to use freely.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a climate change youth forum.

There are descriptions of eight youth forums.

Decide which youth forum would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Lucas wants to learn how to organize street campaigns to protect the environment. He is especially worried about ocean pollution and wants to focus on that. He lives far from the city, so he must find a forum that takes place online.

2   Maya loves discussing environmental topics and wants to debate with other teenagers. She is looking for an opportunity to share her ideas directly with government leaders. She is busy with school during the week, so the forum must be on a weekend.

3   Sam is passionate about protecting trees and wants to focus on forest conservation. He is looking for a forum that includes a practical community clean-up activity. As a student, he has no money, so the event must be completely free to attend.

4   Chloe wants to use her creative skills to make digital videos about climate change. She hopes to meet real scientists to understand the facts better. She is busy at the weekend, so she needs an event that runs on weekday evenings.

5   Daniel wants to discover how to write effective letters to politicians to demand action. He is very interested in learning about solar power and renewable energy. He prefers to start early, so he is looking for a morning session.

Climate Change Youth Forums

A Digital Waves

Join our web-based platform to discover how to plan your own public protests and local marches! This digital meeting is dedicated to saving sea life and reducing plastic in our waters. Because everything is hosted on the internet, you can participate from your own bedroom anywhere in the world!

B Weekend Voices

Do you enjoy arguing your points and sharing opinions? This Saturday and Sunday event lets you discuss global warming solutions with fellow youth. The highlight is a special session where local lawmakers and city officials sit down to listen to your suggestions. It is perfect for your days off!

C Change Makers

Connect with actual government decision-makers and tell them your thoughts on global warming! This exciting opportunity lets you debate serious topics and meet important officials. The sessions take place every Wednesday night after 7 p.m., making it a great after-school option for students wanting to make a difference.

D Green Action

This pocket-friendly gathering won’t cost you a single penny! We spend our time discussing how to save ancient woodlands and plant more trees. After the talks, all participants go outside together to collect rubbish in the local neighborhood. It is a fantastic way to take real action immediately.

E Media Earth

Learn to produce exciting short films and social media clips to spread awareness about global warming! Every Tuesday and Thursday night, we invite professional researchers and environmental biologists to share their knowledge with you. It is the perfect after-school project for creative teens who want to understand the science.

F Coastal Savers

Put your gloves on and help us pick up plastic from the local beach! This completely free community event allows you to take physical action to protect our planet without spending your pocket money. Our main focus is protecting sea turtles and preventing dirty water from destroying marine habitats.

G Power Tomorrow

Discover the future of clean electricity, including wind turbines and sun-powered technology. We also train you on the best ways to contact your local leaders using formal messages to request new laws. Join us before lunch every Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. to start your day with purpose.

H Eco Creators

Express your feelings about the changing climate by directing your own short movies! We teach you the best camera skills to create powerful environmental messages. These creative workshops run every Saturday and Sunday morning. It is a great way to learn technical skills and express yourself during your free weekend.

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