Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Life Skills & Personal Development 1

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a money management course for teens.

There are descriptions of eight money management programs.

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

1   Leo wants to learn about budgeting and managing his pocket money. He is only free on Saturday mornings because of his sports team. He has no money to spend and needs a completely free class.

2   Mia wants to discover the best ways of saving for college. She works part-time during the day, so she needs a weekday evening course. She prefers studying online from her own bedroom.

3   Sam wants to understand how credit cards work and avoid debt. He is available on weekday mornings before his school lessons. He dislikes large crowds and prefers learning in a very small group.

4   Eva wants to understand budgeting through interactive games and fun quizzes. She wants to do a course during her long summer holiday when she has plenty of free time to practice.

5   Ben is looking for a workshop about understanding credit cards and interest rates. He can only attend sessions on Sunday afternoons. As a student, he needs a cheap course with affordable prices.

Money Management Programs

A Smart Pocket Money

Learn how to track your daily spending and control your cash! This introductory course teaches basic planning skills so you never run out of money. We meet every Saturday from 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Best of all, there are no fees, making it completely free for everyone.

B Future Funds

Are you thinking about the cost of higher education? This web-based program shows you how to put money aside for future university expenses. All lessons are delivered online over the internet, running from Monday to Thursday after 7 p.m. It is the most convenient way to learn 

from home.

C Plastic Basics

Find out how bank cards operate and learn about borrowing limits. This useful workshop helps you make safe financial decisions without falling into debt. Classes are held from Monday to Wednesday at 10 a.m. To ensure personal attention, our interactive studio sessions are strictly limited to just four students per teacher.

D Game of Coins

Spend your July and August vacation mastering the art of financial planning! This high-energy program uses entertaining digital puzzles, multiplayer games, and multiple-choice tests to see how much you have learned. It is a highly social way to pass the long summer break and discover how to manage your cash.

E Card Smart

Understand bank interest rates and discover how plastic cards really work before using them. This session helps you avoid common financial mistakes. We meet every Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are low-priced with great student discounts, making it a very economical choice for a tight budget.

F Fun Finance

Learn all about budgeting through fun interactive apps, team games, and weekly points matches. Our lively classroom sessions run every Tuesday and Thursday evening throughout the winter term. It is a fantastic method for managing your cash while playing with other students, but please remember that we are closed during holidays.

G College Cash

Are you planning to pay for university courses? Discover top methods for growing your bank account and saving money early. Our face-to-face sessions take place in our luxury downtown hall every Sunday afternoon. Please note that this is an exclusive masterclass with very high fees, intended only for wealthy families.

H The Credit Guide

Unpack the complicated world of borrowing money, paying bank bills, and handling credit accounts. Our expert financial speakers lead these informative morning presentations every Wednesday at 9 a.m. Please note that our massive lecture theatre holds up to sixty participants, creating a very large group environment for listening to advice.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a time management and study skills course.

There are descriptions of eight study skills courses.

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

1   Lucas is stressed about his final tests and needs memory tips. He wastes hours looking at his mobile and wants a method to stop this. He also needs help organizing what to study on Saturdays and Sundays.

2   Maya wants a computer program to help her organize her daily homework. She needs to practice answering questions from old tests. Finally, she prefers not to be alone and wants to work together with other teenagers.

3   Sam gets distracted by text messages and needs a strict rule for hiding his phone. He wants to learn the best way to take short rests. He also hopes to discover how to draw colourful pictures to remember facts.

4   Chloe is preparing for an important speaking test next term. She wants to use a physical paper diary to plan her whole month. She also hopes to learn special techniques so she can read her textbooks much faster.

5   Ben plays a lot of football and needs a timetable to balance sports with his homework. He wants software that stops him from opening social media. He also needs advice on getting out of bed earlier to learn.

Time Management and Study Skills Courses

A Weekend Winners

Are you terrified of your upcoming finals? We teach you brilliant memory tricks to pass your assessments. You will create a detailed timetable covering your Saturday and Sunday free time. We also show you how to physically lock your digital devices in another room so you can concentrate properly.

B Study Together Hub

Join our friendly online community and connect with classmates to share ideas! We will show you the best downloadable software to arrange your Monday to Friday assignments perfectly. Plus, our teachers provide plenty of previous exam documents so you can practice your answering skills before the real thing.

C Focus Masters

Discover the power of stepping away! We teach you exactly when to pause your work and relax your brain. You will also learn to sketch bright, visual diagrams to memorize information. Most importantly, we provide strict strategies for switching off your device alerts and keeping screens out of sight.

D Paper Planners

Get ready for your oral assessments! We build your confidence for talking in front of examiners. You will receive a beautiful printed calendar to organize your next thirty days perfectly. Finally, we teach you incredible eye exercises that allow you to get through thick study books in half the time.

E Dawn Achievers

If you struggle to leave your blankets, our sunrise strategies will transform your mornings! We help you build a routine that mixes your athletic hobbies perfectly with your education. Furthermore, we install clever digital blockers on your screens to prevent you from checking your online profiles while you work.

F Night Focus

Do you play matches all weekend? We teach you how to organize your weekly diary to fit both your team practice and schoolwork perfectly. We also provide software that completely freezes your favorite social apps. However, all our advice focuses on studying late into the evening after dinner.

G Solo Speaker

Prepare for your important talking exams using our brilliant new digital software! This app helps you build a perfect daily routine for your regular school assignments. It is beautifully designed for individuals who prefer working completely alone in quiet spaces, away from the distracting noise of other students.

H Digital Detox

Learn how to completely ignore your text messages! We provide brilliant tips for putting your mobile device in a drawer and taking healthy five-minute rests during your working hours. Please note, this course focuses entirely on reading huge books quickly, rather than creating bright pictures or colourful mind maps.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a first aid and CPR training course.

There are descriptions of eight first aid courses.

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

1   Lucas needs to learn how to restart a heart and wants an official document to show his employer. He works long hours during the week, so he is only free to attend a course on Saturday or Sunday mornings.

2   Mia and Sam want to learn emergency treatments for babies and young kids. They have a very tight budget, so the training must cost nothing. They cannot travel, so they need a course they can do on their computer.

3   Tom wants to discover how to treat injuries from outdoor sports, like broken bones. He learns best by actually using real medical materials like bandages. He is busy with school and can only attend classes on Thursday nights.

4   Anna wants to understand basic emergency responses. It is extremely important to her that the instructor is a real, experienced hospital doctor. Because she does not have a car, the venue must be situated next to a railway station.

5   David already knows basic first aid but wants to update his life-saving skills quickly. He is looking for a short, intensive class that finishes in a single day. He also wants to purchase medical supplies to keep at home.

First Aid Courses

A Weekend Responders

Prepare for any medical situation with our practical classes! We focus heavily on chest compressions to keep a patient alive. Sessions run every Saturday and Sunday before lunch. Once you successfully finish the training, we will give you a recognized qualification paper that is perfect for your CV.

B Safe Kids Web

Do you want to know how to react if a toddler or infant gets hurt? This helpful digital program lets you watch instructional videos from your own living room. Best of all, there are absolutely no fees to pay, making it ideal for parents looking for affordable education.

C Action Medic

If you play athletic games and want to know how to fix hurt legs or cuts, join our practical workshop! You will get your hands on actual medical fabrics and practice wrapping injured arms. Our doors open every Thursday evening after dinner, perfect for active teenagers.

D City Lifesavers

Learn the most important reactions for sudden illnesses in our beginner-friendly workshop. Your tutor will be a highly trained physician who works in a busy local emergency room. Our modern training centre is located just a two-minute walk from the main city passenger train platforms.

E Rapid Rescue

If you need to remind yourself of vital life-saving techniques, this fast-paced, eight-hour session is for you! We cover everything from chest compressions to bleeding in just one visit. At the end of the afternoon, participants can purchase packed emergency medical bags to put in their cars.

F Digital Lifeguard

Learn to save lives from your bedroom! Our web-based tutorials cover everything from restarting a heart to dealing with sick children. While we provide an official digital graduation paper for your job applications, please note that full access to our site costs fifty pounds per month.

G Active Health Hub

This session focuses on common athletic injuries and how to treat them quickly. It runs on Thursday evenings and is located right next to the central railway station. However, this is an academic lecture, so we just look at slides and don’t practice with any real medical equipment.

H First Steps First Aid

This intensive, single-day class is specially designed for complete beginners who have never studied medical care before. We teach simple ways to help hurt people. Before you leave, you can buy a fantastic box of emergency bandages and plasters to take back to your family.

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