Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Life Skills & Personal Development 4

Exercises:   123456

Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a volunteer training course.

There are descriptions of eight volunteer training courses.

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

1   Lucas wants to support elderly people who feel lonely. He hopes to develop his listening skills and learn how to show empathy. He is busy studying all week, so he can only commit to volunteering on Saturdays and Sundays.

2   Sara is passionate about helping homeless individuals who live on the streets. She wants to learn how to prepare and serve hot meals. She works full-time during the day, so she needs a program that runs late in the evening.

3   Max loves animals and wants to help rescue street dogs. He hopes to improve his ability to work as part of a team. He has a short holiday coming up and is looking for a full-time, one-week training camp.

4   Chloe wants to assist older people who struggle to maintain their homes. She is looking for training in practical skills like basic repairs and painting. Because she works afternoon shifts, she requires a course that takes place in the morning.

5   Ben wants to offer medical assistance to homeless people living outside. He needs to learn basic first aid and emergency care. He plays sports during the week, so he is only available to train at the end of the week.

Volunteer Training Courses

A Senior Support Network

Join our team to assist senior citizens who live alone. You will discover how to have meaningful conversations and truly understand their feelings through active communication. Our workshops run exclusively at the end of the week, perfectly avoiding your busy Monday to Friday college or work schedule. Sign up today!

B Street Kitchen Crew

Discover how to safely chop, cook, and distribute hot dinners to those without a home. Our friendly sessions focus entirely on kitchen safety and large-scale recipe planning. We train our new recruits well after the sun goes down, making this the perfect opportunity for adults who have daytime office jobs.

C Paws Rescue Camp

Care for abandoned pets and stray cats in this demanding seven-day intensive course. Running all day from Monday to Sunday, you will quickly learn the best ways to handle frightened creatures safely. Furthermore, we focus heavily on group communication, ensuring you can cooperate perfectly with other busy shelter staff.

D Grandparents’ Gardeners

Make life easier for senior citizens who can no longer do heavy lifting! We will teach you how to fix broken fences, paint walls, and tidy gardens. Our practical classes take place before lunch every weekday, which is absolutely ideal for volunteers who are busy working later in the day.

E City Safe Health

Learn how to clean wounds, bandage injuries, and respond to health emergencies for people living rough on the city pavements. This essential healthcare program takes place every Saturday and Sunday. It is a fantastic way to gain confidence in treating sudden illnesses during your free days away from the office.

F Night Companions

Provide wonderful company for lonely pensioners! We will teach you the importance of patience and how to share deep, emotional conversations with older generations. Please note that our training center only opens its doors for late-night weekday sessions, so we absolutely cannot accept anyone looking for Saturday or Sunday instruction.

G Weekend Soup Bowl

Spend your Saturday and Sunday mornings preparing fresh vegetables and baking bread for those sleeping on the streets. Our instructors will show you how to maintain perfect hygiene while feeding large crowds of rough sleepers. Unfortunately, we do not offer any training in emergency medicine or treating physical injuries here.

H Wild Team Weekends

Join our fantastic animal rescue team! You will learn how to feed and protect wild birds and injured rabbits. We focus strongly on building brilliant cooperation skills between our volunteers. Because our charity is entirely run by students, we only meet on Saturday afternoons when everyone is off from school.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a basic home DIY and repair course.

There are descriptions of eight DIY courses.

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

1   Lucas wants to discover how to securely attach wooden shelves to his walls. He doesn’t own any equipment, so the workshop must supply the hammers. He is busy working, so he needs a class on a Monday or Tuesday night.

2   Mia hopes to learn how to operate heavy electric equipment, like power drills, without hurting herself. She needs an official document to show she completed the training. She is only free to attend lessons on Saturday or Sunday mornings.

3   Tom wants to figure out how to stop water from leaking under his sink. He enjoys collaborating and sharing tasks with other teenagers. Since his parents cannot drive him, the venue must be situated very close to a local bus station.

4   Anna is hoping to learn how to prepare and paint old wooden chairs and tables. She prefers having a private teacher rather than studying in a group. She has no money to spend, so the tutoring must cost absolutely nothing.

5   David wants to understand how to safely repair broken plugs and simple lights. He is looking for a short, fast-paced class that finishes in a single day. He hopes to bring his own damaged lamps from home to practice on.

DIY and Repair Courses

A Wall Wonders

Do you want to display your books but don’t know how to install brackets? Join our Monday and Tuesday evening sessions to master putting up wall storage correctly. We will hand out all the necessary measuring instruments and screwdrivers, so you don’t need to purchase or bring anything from your house.

B Power Professionals

Discover how to use motorized machinery correctly! This practical workshop teaches you to handle spinning tools securely, avoiding any accidents. Classes run every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to midday. After finishing the weekend, every participant will receive a recognized printed qualification to prove their fantastic new construction abilities.

C Pipe Masters

Stop calling expensive plumbers and learn to fix dripping pipes yourself! We focus on teaching essential bathroom repair skills. Our sessions involve partnering up with classmates to complete fun, practical challenges together. Our huge warehouse is located right next to the central transport terminal, making your journey incredibly simple.

D Brush & Restore

Give life back to your damaged wooden items! You will master adding colorful layers to old desks and cabinets. We only offer individual coaching, so you get a dedicated expert guiding you personally. Best of all, our local charity covers all the expenses, meaning you will not pay a single penny.

E Wire Wizards

Learn to fix broken household cables and desk lamps safely in this intensive, eight-hour weekend session! We cover all the essential electronic skills before you go home the very same afternoon. We actively encourage participants to carry in their own faulty bedside lights or radios to repair during the lesson.

F DIY Basics

Master the art of securely hanging pictures and wooden displays on your living room walls! These helpful tutorials take place every Monday and Tuesday night after dinner. Because our studio is quite small, all attendees must remember to purchase and bring their own hammers and nails to participate safely.

G Safe Construction

Learn to operate heavy building equipment, including electric hole-makers and saws, with complete confidence and safety. We host these exciting, practical sessions every Saturday and Sunday morning before lunch. These are informal, fun community gatherings, so unfortunately we do not offer any formal paperwork or graduation documents at the end.

H Home Plumbers

Learn to solve annoying bathroom floods and kitchen drips in this highly practical workshop! We believe people learn best together, so you will always be paired with another teenager to solve mechanical problems. Our center is located deep in the peaceful countryside, so a car is absolutely essential to reach us.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a travel safety course.

There are descriptions of eight travel courses.

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

1   Anna is planning a long trip before starting university next year. She wants to learn how to deal with medical emergencies on her own. Because she has a busy daytime job, she needs an evening course.

2   Leo frequently gets lost and wants to learn how to navigate using traditional paper maps. He also needs help organizing a realistic daily schedule for his upcoming solo holiday. He is only free to study on weekends.

3   Maria wants to know how to book transport and hotels for her solo journey. She also needs advice on keeping her smartphone and digital information secure abroad. Living far from town, she requires a web-based class.

4   David is taking twelve months off to explore the world alone. He wants to meet other solo travelers to share ideas. He also needs to understand how to use digital navigation apps so he won’t get lost.

5   Sophie is looking for specific advice for women traveling without companions. She wants to learn basic phrases to ask for help in emergencies. She has very little free time, so she needs a fast, one-day workshop.

Travel Safety Courses

A Global Adventure Prep

Get ready for your big twelve-month break! We meet at 7 PM every Tuesday, so it is perfect for workers. We focus on personal wellbeing, teaching you essential first-aid skills like bandaging injuries and finding local doctors, ensuring you stay completely healthy while exploring foreign countries alone.

B The Organized Explorer

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings to prepare for your solo adventure! We will teach you how to build a sensible day-by-day plan so you never rush. You will also practice finding your way across unfamiliar cities using compasses and printed guides, without relying on mobile phones at all.

C Virtual Voyager

Prepare for your independent holiday from the comfort of your own bedroom! This excellent internet-based seminar explains exactly how to reserve trains and guest rooms efficiently before you depart. Furthermore, our experts share vital tips on protecting your passwords and avoiding public internet hackers while roaming in foreign cafes.

D Long-Term Wanderers

Taking a year out to see the globe? Come and connect with like-minded independent backpackers in our friendly weekly group! We discuss budgeting for long trips and provide a fantastic masterclass on downloading and following GPS tracking software, ensuring you always know your exact location on your smartphone.

E Secure and Solo

This quick, eight-hour seminar is designed exclusively for independent female holidaymakers. During this brief session, we focus on personal security awareness and teach you essential foreign vocabulary to quickly communicate with local police or hospital staff if you face trouble. It is a brilliant, fast way to build confidence!

F The Evening Backpacker

Are you planning a massive twelve-month journey before starting your degree? Join our after-work meetings starting at 6:30 PM. We cover everything from packing light to finding cheap flights. However, please note we do not discuss medical emergencies or treatments, as we focus entirely on saving money abroad.

G Navigate the World

Learn to create the perfect holiday timetable and pack your days with fun! We also teach traditional navigation using paper documents and local signs so you never lose your direction. These highly practical sessions take place every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, making them ideal for those with free weekdays.

H Cyber Safe Travel

Protect your devices while crossing borders! This web-based tutorial teaches you how to keep your phone, laptop, and bank details completely hidden from digital thieves. We focus entirely on technology and internet security, so we do not offer any advice on reserving transport or creating a daily holiday timetable.

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