Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Science, Nature & Environment 5

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a beekeeping course.

There are descriptions of eight beekeeping courses.

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

1   Leo wants to sample various sweet products made by the insects. He doesn’t own any special clothing, so he needs to borrow safety gear. He is busy with work, so he needs a class on a Monday or Tuesday night.

2   Maya hopes to set up her own hive in her garden and needs practical advice. She also wants the opportunity to eat some fresh honey. Since her car is broken, the venue must be right next to a railway station.

3   Sam is quite scared of flying insects, so he needs a completely safe experience where bees cannot reach him. He wants to purchase some local jars to take home. He is only free to visit on Saturday or Sunday afternoons.

4   Nina wants a comprehensive two-day course over a whole weekend. She plans to bring her nine-year-old daughter with her. They do not have their own protective hats or jackets, so the farm must offer these for them to wear.

5   Toby is slightly nervous about bugs and needs a course that explicitly addresses these fears. He is very interested in learning how humans kept bees hundreds of years ago. He is only available before midday from Monday to Friday.

Beekeeping Courses

A Twilight Nectar

Join our after-work sessions held every Monday and Tuesday after 7 p.m. You will learn the basics of handling hives. Do not worry if you lack the right outfits; we supply full protective jackets and veils. Afterward, enjoy a delicious session eating several different varieties of our golden syrup!

B Urban Hive Project

Situated just a two-minute walk from the central railway platforms, this workshop is perfect for beginners planning to keep insects in their own backyard. We will teach you exactly how to build and manage your first colony. During the break, participants can enjoy eating some delicious fresh comb.

C The Safe Swarm

Perfect for anyone anxious about stings! Watch our busy workers safely from behind thick glass windows in our comfortable visitor center. These educational sessions run exclusively on Saturday and Sunday after 1 p.m. Before leaving, do not forget to visit our wonderful gift store to buy sweet treats and candles.

D Family Buzz Camp

Spend your entire Saturday and Sunday with us learning about nature! This comprehensive weekend camp welcomes adults and kids aged eight and older. You will be getting close to the hives, so we will hand out specialized safety trousers and masks to everyone. It is a fantastic educational adventure!

E Ancient Keepers

Available Tuesday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon, this fascinating class explores how ancient civilizations managed their colonies centuries ago. If you feel frightened of flying creatures, our expert guides focus heavily on helping you overcome your worries in a calm, relaxed environment before we ever approach the hives.

F Golden Evenings

Discover the secrets of the colony in our Wednesday and Thursday night workshops. You will discover how the insects produce their food and get the chance to sample the sweet results yourself! Please note, participants must purchase and bring their own specialized thick suits, as we do not supply them.

G Little Workers

Bring your young kids along for a fun Friday afternoon! We provide all the necessary thick clothing and hats to keep everyone safe around the boxes. It is a brilliant half-day introduction to nature for primary school students, giving them a quick taste of what keeping these insects involves.

H Window to the Past

Observe the fascinating lives of our colonies safely from behind large viewing windows, making this ideal for anyone terrified of insects! We will discuss the long background and traditions of making sweet syrup throughout time. These special historical talks take place every Saturday and Sunday morning just before midday.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a psychology talk.

There are descriptions of eight brain and psychology talks.

Decide which talk would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Anna wants to learn techniques to help her remember information easily. She is looking for an event that does not cost any money. Because she works late, she needs a talk that takes place in the morning.

2   Ben is fascinated by how our eyes play tricks on our mind. He wants to buy a publication about the topic after the event. He doesn’t drive, so the venue must be very close to a railway station.

3   Carla wants to understand why people act and feel the way they do. She works all week, so she must attend on Saturdays or Sundays. She also needs an event that is suitable for her young children.

4   David is preparing for important college exams and wants strategies to keep facts in his mind. He is busy during the day, so he needs an evening session. He lives far away, so it must be on the internet.

5   Elena wants to discover how visual tricks confuse our brains. She specifically wants to listen to an expert who teaches at a university. She learns best when she can chat in a tiny group with just a few people.

Brain and Psychology Talks

A Mind Power

Improve your ability to recall facts with our early AM sessions! Starting at 9:00, we share brilliant strategies to keep details in your head permanently. There is absolutely no entrance fee, making it the perfect choice for learners on a tight budget. Join us to start your day by boosting your brain!

B Seeing is Believing

Discover the fascinating science behind visual tricks and why we see things that aren’t there! Located just a two-minute walk from the central rail platforms, this talk is incredibly easy to reach. Afterwards, the speaker will be selling copies of his latest written work for you to take home.

C Why We Do It

Explore the secrets of human actions and emotions during our Saturday and Sunday seminars! We explain why individuals make certain choices in a fun, simple way. We warmly welcome kids of all ages, providing special activities to keep the little ones entertained while adults listen to the fascinating presentation.

D Study Success

Do you struggle to retain information for your tests? Join our web-based broadcast and discover fantastic methods to improve your recall! You can watch comfortably from your own bedroom. The digital broadcast begins at 7:00 PM, making it the perfect after-work opportunity to upgrade your study skills without leaving the house.

E The Deceptive Eye

Join Dr. Smith, a leading academic from the national college, as she explains how false images deceive our vision. To ensure everyone can ask questions, we strictly limit the audience to just five participants. It is a fantastic, friendly opportunity to discuss the science of sight with a true expert.

F Recall Masters

Learn amazing techniques to hold lists of numbers in your mind! These fascinating morning seminars begin at 10 AM. We offer special student discounts, but everyone must purchase an entry ticket online before arriving. It is a brilliant way to understand how your recall works, but we do not offer complimentary entry.

G The Social Mind

Why do crowds act differently than individuals? Spend your Saturday and Sunday uncovering the mysteries of human interaction and choices. This is a highly complex seminar, so please note that attendees must be over eighteen years old. It is an amazing way to spend your weekend learning about society.

H Magic and the Mind

Explore how magicians use false visuals to fool audiences! Our guest speaker has recently published a fantastic text on this topic, which will be available for purchase today. Our venue is located deep in the countryside, so attendees will definitely need to drive a car to reach our building.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a space exploration history exhibition.

There are descriptions of eight space museums and galleries.

Decide which space museum or gallery would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Liam is a student who wants to study the famous 1969 moon landing. He particularly enjoys watching documentaries with real historical footage to help him learn. He is only free to visit an exhibition on Saturday afternoons.

2   Hannah wants to discover how modern rockets are built and launched. She is looking for an innovative exhibition with hands-on displays where she can touch things. She can only attend on weekday evenings after her school classes.

3   Jacob wants to learn about the entire history of space travel from the early days. He wants to see an expert guide give a presentation and needs a cheap entrance ticket because his budget is very limited.

4   Charlotte is fascinated by astronauts and the Apollo missions to the moon. She needs a place with a great bookshop to buy gifts for her family. She is only free to visit on weekday mornings before noon.

5   Noah wants to study the technology of huge space rockets from past decades. He prefers watching informative movies on big screens to reading long labels. He is looking for a museum close to the central train station.

Space Exploration Exhibitions

A Lunar Touchdown Centre

Experience the incredible moments of the first human steps on the lunar surface. Our gallery plays fascinating archive films and historical movies continuously, showing real astronauts in action. We are open every Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., making it the perfect weekend activity for young historians.

B Rocket Power Workshop

Discover the amazing machinery behind vehicles designed to travel into deep space. Visitors love our hands-on displays where you can safely control model engines and press buttons to simulate a launch. Join us from Monday to Friday between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. for a fun, educational after-school experience.

C The Space Journey

Explore how space exploration developed from the earliest times to modern times. Every hour, a real space scientist gives an inspiring live talk on stage to explain the history of the space race. Our low entry fees make this the most affordable and wallet-friendly museum in the city.

D Apollo Horizons

This gallery focuses entirely on the lunar travelers who participated in the historic moon journeys. After exploring the equipment, browse our fantastic store which is packed with interesting souvenirs, posters, and books about space heroes. We open from 9 a.m. to noon every weekday, offering a peaceful morning visit.

E Giant Engines Exhibition

See the massive space technology used by engineers in past decades up close. Instead of reading long texts, you can sit comfortably in our mini-cinema and watch brilliant video displays about space travel on large screens. Our center is located just a short walk from the main transport hub.

F The Moon Room

Dedicated entirely to the 1969 lunar touchdown, this museum features rare equipment used by the astronauts. Visitors can watch several interesting archive films on wide television screens throughout the exhibition. Please note we are strictly open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings only, and entry must be booked weeks in advance.

G Blast Off Gallery

Learn about the giant engines that powered early space travel. We feature huge models of vintage space vehicles and look at the history of engineering. The exhibition is open every Monday and Wednesday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please note this is a quiet, look-only display with no interactive buttons or screens.

H Station Space Museum

Located right next to the central railway terminal, this exhibition is incredibly easy to reach. We show the historical development of space technology and rocket engines from the twentieth century. Visitors can read detailed information boards next to each display. Please note we do not have any video screens or movie rooms.

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