Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Science, Nature & Environment 4

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a recycling and zero-waste workshop.

There are descriptions of eight zero-waste workshops.

Decide which zero-waste workshop would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Sarah wants to learn how to create her own natural washing soap to give to her mother as a present. She is busy with college during the week, so she needs a class on Saturdays or Sundays.

2   Tom is looking for a workshop where he can turn empty plastic bottles into useful everyday items. He doesn’t drive, so it must be located near a train station. He also wants a large class to meet new people.

3   Elena wants to discover practical ways to reduce the rubbish she produces in her everyday routine. She works until 6 p.m., so she requires an evening session. She also wants to receive printed information to take home.

4   David wants to use old plastic bags to create beautiful art pieces. He currently has no money to spend, so the workshop must cost absolutely nothing. He prefers to work quietly alone rather than in a big, noisy group.

5   Mia wants to make eco-friendly body wash but she doesn’t want to buy any ingredients herself. She learns best early in the day, before midday. She also needs a class that offers a special cheaper price for university students.

Zero-Waste Workshops

A Weekend Bubbles

Spend your Saturday and Sunday mornings crafting beautiful, chemical-free body wash! We use natural oils and herbs. At the end of the workshop, we will wrap your lovely creations in pretty paper, making them perfect surprises for your relatives. It is a fantastic way to spend your weekend relaxing. All ages are welcome to join.

B Plastic Fantastic Art

Discover how to transform discarded shopping bags into stunning modern sculptures! We work in very small, quiet groups, so you can concentrate perfectly on your individual project. We provide all the scissors and glue. Please note that tickets for this unique artistic experience are quite expensive and must be booked online. Join us to explore your creativity.

C Zero Waste Living

Learn how to easily cut down on household waste! Our sessions start at 7 p.m., perfect for busy professionals. We share excellent tips for changing your normal routine. Everyone who attends will be handed a helpful paper booklet containing all our advice, so you won’t forget anything important later when you are shopping.

D Eco-Art For All

Turn your thrown-away plastic carriers into amazing visual displays without spending a single penny! This complimentary workshop lets you sit at your own private desk and focus deeply on your personal masterpiece in complete silence. We meet every Wednesday afternoon in the peaceful community centre hall. Just bring your imagination and we will provide the rest of the supplies.

E The Natural Bathroom

Start your day right with our 9 a.m. sessions! We will teach you how to mix natural ingredients to produce wonderful, environmentally safe shampoo and body wash. We supply all the necessary oils and scents. Unfortunately, we cannot offer any reduced rates for teenagers or people in education. It is still a great experience.

F The Recycling Hub

Join dozens of other enthusiastic learners in our massive, energetic seminars! We teach you how to melt down empty water containers and reshape them into brilliant plant pots and cups. Our busy studio is incredibly easy to reach, situated just a two-minute walk from the main railway platforms. Come along, make lots of friends and help save the planet!

G Green Habits

Transform your lifestyle and learn how to generate less trash every single day. We meet at 10 a.m. every weekday. Our experts will talk about easy changes you can make in your kitchen. We don’t provide any written materials, so please remember to carry a notebook and pen to write everything down. The environment will thank you!

H Fresh Start Workshops

Arrive before lunch to learn the secret of mixing chemical-free bath products. You won’t need to visit a shop beforehand; our studio cupboards are full of everything required. We proudly offer significantly lower prices for young people currently studying at college. Join us and get creative today! It is a wonderful way to start your morning.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a course or activity about weather forecasting and meteorology.

There are descriptions of eight weather programs.

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

1   Lucas wants to learn about different cloud types. He hopes to see a real television studio where forecasts are filmed. He can only attend a session on a Saturday afternoon because of his busy school schedule.

2   Emma wants to learn how to understand symbols on professional weather maps. She lives far from the city, so she needs an online course to study from home. She has a tight budget and needs it to be free.

3   Sam wants to study different shapes of clouds directly in nature. He is looking for an outdoor course that involves field trips into the countryside. He is only free on weekday mornings before his university lectures.

4   Chloe wants to understand how to read professional forecast charts and maps. She would love to explore a real television news room during her summer holidays. She prefers a fun activity designed specifically for teenagers.

5   Daniel wants to practice reading weather charts and identifying different cloud types in a classroom. He can only attend on Sunday mornings. He is looking for a cheap course that fits his low student budget.

Weather Forecasting Programs

A Broadcast Meteorology

Step inside our modern television building and look behind the cameras! This exciting workshop shows you how presenters film the daily news. You will also learn to identify various storm clouds and high skies. We meet every Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., making it perfect for your weekend break.

B Digital Charts

Discover how to read traditional map symbols and pressure lines completely from home. Our web-based platform offers clear video guides to help you understand international forecast charts. Best of all, this beginner program is completely free of charge, so you can expand your scientific knowledge without spending any money.

C Nature’s Skies

Avoid boring classrooms and join us in the open air! We organize guided walks through beautiful local fields every Monday and Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. Our expert teachers will show you how to identify various white formations and gray rain systems directly in the sky above you.

D Summer Newsroom

Make your July and August vacation unforgettable by visiting a genuine television news studio! This fun, active camp is organized strictly for teenagers. You will explore professional map rooms and learn how experts analyze pressure charts and satellite imagery to predict storms before practicing on camera.

E Sunday Science

Master the fundamentals of meteorology in our cozy community classroom. This highly affordable course features very low prices to save your pocket money. We meet every Sunday morning at 10 a.m. to practice reading digital charts and identifying different cloud formations together in a small group.

F Studio Masterclass

Explore our television studios and meet professional presenters! You will discover how experts read satellite maps and complicated weather patterns before filming. This special experience runs only on Tuesday mornings and costs a lot of money, so it is not suitable for people on a budget.

G Cloud Watchers Online

Are you fascinated by the sky? Log onto our website at any hour to look at beautiful pictures of different clouds. We offer free guides about every white or dark shape in the air. This is a digital self-study program with no live teachers or studio visits.

H Field Mapping

Put on your boots and learn to understand map charts outdoors! We set up our equipment in the park every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. It is a fantastic cheap class to save money, although we focus entirely on ground systems and never look at clouds.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a forensics and crime scene course.

There are descriptions of eight forensics courses.

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

1   Sam wants to examine tiny clues using special magnifying equipment. He is an early bird and prefers learning in the morning. He also hopes to receive a formal document to prove he finished the training.

2   Maya wants to discover how police collect the unique marks left by people’s hands. She only has free time on Saturdays and Sundays. She doesn’t own any scientific tools, so the center must provide them.

3   Leo wants to work with other students to catch a pretend thief. He works during the day, so he needs classes after dinner. He doesn’t have much money, so he is looking for an inexpensive option.

4   Chloe is interested in collecting the unique hand marks left on glasses. She also wants to examine materials closely using scientific viewing machines. Because she doesn’t drive, the laboratory must be located right next to the railway station.

5   Tariq wants to act like a detective and solve a practice crime. He dislikes sitting inside and strongly prefers searching for clues outdoors. He also wants to take his protective white laboratory jacket home afterwards.

Forensics and Crime Scene Courses

A Dawn Detectives

Start your day early with our exciting pre-lunch sessions! We focus on operating advanced lenses to zoom in on tiny hairs and clothing fibres. Once you successfully complete our fascinating scientific program, every student is awarded an official paper qualification to proudly add to their educational record.

B Weekend CSI

Discover the secret techniques used to lift invisible prints left by human fingers! We meet exclusively at the end of the week, perfect for busy students. There is no need to buy expensive brushes or powders, as our laboratory supplies absolutely everything you need for the experiments. Join us today!

C Night Investigators

Join our team to figure out who committed a staged robbery! Our sessions begin late at night, making them perfect for daytime workers. We believe education should be for everyone, so we offer the lowest prices in town, making it completely affordable for anyone on a tight budget.

D Metro Science Hub

Conveniently situated just steps away from the main passenger trains, we are incredibly easy to reach! You will learn how to dust for skin patterns left on objects. Furthermore, you will spend time peering through high-tech zooming lenses to analyze tiny drops of liquid and dust. It’s the ultimate experience!

E Open Air Forensics

Step out of the classroom and into the fresh air! Your mission is to investigate a totally made-up crime scene in our local woods. As a special bonus, every participant gets to permanently keep the professional white protective clothing they wear during the exciting investigation. Become a brilliant outdoor detective!

F Rural Lab Techs

Master the art of finding hidden skin patterns on windows and doors. You will also use our expensive zooming equipment to look at microscopic evidence. Unfortunately, there is no public transport nearby, so all visitors must travel here by car as we are deep in the countryside. Parking is free.

G Elite Detective School

Work together to solve an exciting practice murder in our incredible building. Because we use Hollywood actors, our fees are extremely high, making it a serious financial investment. It is a fantastic after-dark activity, with all our thrilling mysteries starting well after the sun goes down. Prepare for an unforgettable night!

H Early Zoomers

Join us straight after breakfast to look closely at fascinating biological materials! We teach you exactly how to operate powerful zooming technology to see tiny details. However, please note that we run this purely for fun, so we do not hand out any formal passing documents or qualifications.

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