Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Science, Nature & Environment 2

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a marine biology coastal walk to attend.

There are descriptions of eight coastal walks.

Decide which coastal walk would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Leo wants to learn the names of small animals hiding in rock pools. He enjoys walking through the waves, so he doesn’t mind his clothes getting soaked. He is an early bird and wants to explore as the sun rises.

2   Nina hopes to see large ocean animals like seals from a distance. She only has nice shoes, so she must keep her feet completely dry. She loves waking up at dawn and wants a tour before breakfast.

3   Tom is studying marine botany and wants to discover different types of underwater plants. He is happy to wade through the sea during the tour. He prefers to sleep late and is looking for a walk after lunch.

4   Sara wants to collect and identify empty shells left on the sand. She hates being cold and needs a route that avoids the water entirely. She is busy all morning and needs an activity in the late afternoon.

5   Mike wants to watch dolphins and whales swimming near the coast. He loves jumping in the waves and doesn’t care if he gets splashed. He wants to take amazing photographs during a walk as the sun goes down.

Marine Biology Coastal Walks

A Morning Tide Explorers

Start your day right at 6:00 AM by stepping straight into the freezing ocean! We guide you through knee-deep water to discover the tiny crabs, starfish, and little fish living beneath the surface. Expect to have completely soaked trousers by the end of this brilliant dawn adventure on the coast!

B Cliffside Dawn

Join our 6:30 AM group to watch beautiful seals and dolphins playing far below. We stay high up on the safe, paved coastal paths, guaranteeing your footwear will avoid any ocean puddles. It is a fantastic way to spot huge marine life before heading back to enjoy your breakfast!

C Sunrise Sands

Wake up early and join our 6:00 AM beach walk! We will look closely at the fascinating tiny fish and crabs left behind on the shore. Our route stays strictly on the high, dry sand, so there is absolutely no need to step into the freezing ocean during the trip.

D Green Ocean Tour

Discover the fascinating green life of our local coast! Starting at 2:00 PM, our expert guide will teach you about the fascinating underwater forests and green sea vegetation. We will regularly step out into the ocean waves to get a closer look, so prepare for your legs to get quite damp!

E Treasure Path

Spend your post-lunch hours searching for beautiful abandoned sea homes along the shore. Meeting at 3:00 PM, we stroll slowly along the warm, upper beaches to collect these solid treasures. The entire route avoids the tide completely, ensuring you never have to worry about cold waves hitting your toes!

F Coastal Botany

Learn all about the fascinating green seaweeds and ocean plants that wash up on our local beaches. Our relaxing 2:30 PM tour stays high on the wooden walking platforms above the beach. This means you will stay completely safe from the ocean spray and your clothes won’t get messy.

G Sunset Splash

Watch the beautiful sky turn pink while searching for massive whales jumping in the distance! Beginning just as the sun goes down, this thrilling walk involves wading deep into the evening tide. You will definitely get heavily splashed by the ocean, but the amazing photographs will be absolutely worth it!

H Dawn Flippers

If you love huge sea mammals, join our expert team to spot beautiful dolphins swimming near the shore. We meet right at sunrise, exactly at 6:00 AM. Be prepared to jump through the crashing waves with us to get the best views, meaning everyone will leave the beach dripping wet!

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a chemistry experiments club to join.

There are descriptions of eight chemistry clubs.

Decide which chemistry club would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Tom wants to make messy things like slime. He does not have his own equipment, so the club must provide safety goggles. He is only free to attend on Saturday mornings.

2   Sara is fascinated by big, loud reactions like explosions. She wants to study in a real scientific laboratory rather than a classroom. She needs a club that is completely free.

3   Mike wants to discover the science behind cooking and food. He prefers to do the experiments safely online from his own home. He is only available on weekday evenings.

4   Anna needs to prepare for an upcoming science competition. She prefers to work completely alone on her project rather than in a team. She requires a club located near a train station.

5   Leo wants to learn how to create eco-friendly soaps. He needs to receive an official certificate at the end to show his teachers. He can only attend sessions on Sunday afternoons.

Chemistry Clubs

A Messy Makers

Join us every weekend before midday to mix safe chemicals and create sticky, colorful substances to take home! You don’t need to buy any protective equipment because we hand out special glasses to shield your eyes during the sessions. It is the perfect activity for teenagers who love getting their hands dirty.

B Action Science

Experience the thrill of loud, energetic chemical reactions! We host our exciting sessions in the modern chemistry department at the local university, giving you a true professional environment. There is absolutely no cost to participate in our workshops. Come and safely discover the secrets behind spectacular sudden energy releases!

C Lab Rats

Come to our professional university workspaces to learn how to mix thick, sticky liquids. We focus on messy chemistry, but you must bring your own protective eyewear from home before entering the room. Classes take place every Saturday morning. A small fee is required to cover the chemical ingredients used.

D Kitchen Chemists

Discover the amazing science behind your favorite meals! We run live video classes from Monday to Friday after dinner, so you can do all the activities safely from your own house. You will use everyday ingredients from your cupboards to understand how cooking changes food at a molecular level.

E Future Inventors

Are you preparing for a national science contest? We offer independent workspaces where you can focus entirely on your own chemical designs without having to share tasks with teammates. Our modern center is located directly opposite the central railway stop, making it incredibly easy to travel here using public transport.

F Science Sundays

Gather your friends and work together in small groups to build a brilliant project for the city science tournament! We meet every Sunday afternoon in our downtown center. We provide all the chemicals and safety glasses you need. At the end, everyone receives a lovely printed group photo to keep.

G Eco Chemistry

Learn how to mix natural ingredients to produce beautiful, environmentally friendly items for washing your hands and body. Our relaxing workshops are held at the end of the weekend after lunch. Once you successfully finish the term, we will give you an official printed document to prove your new scientific skills.

H Screen Bangs

Do you want to see huge, fiery reactions? Join our exciting digital club on Tuesday and Thursday nights. You will watch our teachers perform loud, energetic experiments through your computer screen. Because you are watching from your bedroom, you won’t need to wear any protective glasses or pay any money!

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a botany and plant care course.

There are descriptions of eight plant courses.

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

1   Anna wants to learn how to look after indoor plants and how to identify different plant families. She also really wants to take a living plant back to her apartment at the end of the course.

2   Tom loves walking in the woods and wants to learn how to identify outdoor forest trees. He has no money to spend, so the class must be free. He needs a course on Saturdays or Sundays.

3   Maria wants to grow her own indoor herbs for cooking. She works all day, so she requires an evening class. She also expects to leave the course with a new potted plant to keep.

4   David wants to learn how to identify wild flowers in nature. He relies on public transport, so the location must be near a railway station. He also hopes to take a beautiful plant home with him.

5   Sophie needs to learn the basics of indoor plant care because her house plants keep dying. She prefers studying in the morning. She also wants to buy some cheap gardening tools while she is there.

Botany and Plant Care Courses

A The Green Room

Discover the secrets of keeping your house plants perfectly healthy! Our expert teachers will show you how to recognize and correctly name various botanical groups. Best of all, every student receives a beautiful, living fern to carry back to their house when the term finishes. Classes run every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.

B Forest Explorers

Join our friendly guides every Saturday and Sunday to explore the local woodlands. You will discover how to recognize various natural woods and leaves in their wild environment. This wonderful outdoor educational experience will not cost you a single penny, making it perfect for nature lovers on a budget!

C Balcony Bites

Learn to cultivate delicious ingredients like basil and mint inside your own flat! Our after-work sessions start at 7 PM, perfectly fitting your busy schedule. At the end of the workshop, we will hand you a freshly seeded pot to place in your kitchen and use in your meals.

D Meadow Magic

Do you want to name the colorful natural blooms growing in our local fields? Join our classroom located just a two-minute walk from the main rail platforms. As a special gift, every participant will be handed a beautiful blooming daisy in a container to transport back to their residence.

E Happy Houseplants

Stop your apartment greenery from turning brown! Our 9 AM weekday sessions focus entirely on watering and feeding techniques for domestic greenery. We also feature a fantastic discount shop by the exit, where you can purchase inexpensive watering cans and small spades to maintain your beautiful indoor garden.

F Night Owls Botany

Keep your flat looking green and fresh! We teach you the essentials of domestic watering and feeding during our relaxed 8 PM night classes. Every attendee is given a lovely little cactus to put in their living room. Unfortunately, we do not teach you how to recognize different species here.

G Nature’s Names

Learn how to recognize different types of wild wood and forest leaves without spending any cash! Our complimentary outdoor walks run exclusively on Wednesday afternoons. Please note that we do not permit anyone to remove branches or bring anything away from the forest to protect the local natural environment.

H Twilight Tasting

Start growing your own tasty ingredients right on your kitchen windowsill! We run these helpful cooking and cultivation workshops every Friday at 6:30 PM. We use all the grown ingredients to cook a meal together, so you cannot remove any seeded containers or greenery from the building afterwards.

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