Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Magazines, Comics & Book Clubs 2

Exercises:   123456

Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a video game magazine to read.

There are descriptions of eight video game magazines.

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

1   Leo enjoys playing fantasy role-playing games and wants to read reviews about them. He also needs helpful advice for passing difficult levels and would love a magazine that includes a free poster to put on his wall.

2   Maya loves football and racing on her console. She wants a magazine that focuses on sports titles and gives news about upcoming future releases. Because she is saving money, the magazine must be very cheap to buy.

3   Sam prefers playing on his smartphone and wants ratings for the latest mobile apps. He is interested in reading interviews with the people who create the games, and wants a section where readers can vote for their favourites.

4   Alex is a fan of classic games from the 1990s and wants to read about retro titles. He also wants reviews of new gaming equipment and hardware, plus the chance to win prizes in monthly competitions.

5   David loves playing city-building and strategy games. He shares his hobby with his young son, so he needs clear age warnings for parents. He prefers reading on his tablet, so he wants a digital-only magazine.

Video Game Magazines

A Quest Gamer

If you love exploring magical worlds and fantasy adventures, this publication is definitely perfect for you! We score the newest titles and provide expert guides to help you defeat the hardest monsters. Furthermore, every printed issue contains a large, colourful picture of your favourite characters to decorate your bedroom wall.

B Action Stadium

This fantastic value magazine costs less than a cup of coffee, making it ideal for gamers on a tight budget. We focus entirely on competitive athletics, football, and track racing. Inside, you will find brilliant articles discussing all the exciting new titles that will arrive in shops later next year.

C Pocket Play

Discover what to download next on your phone! We review the greatest applications for your portable screen. We also chat with the talented programmers who design these titles to hear their secrets. Best of all, our weekly charts are completely decided by the scores given by our own fans!

D Pixel Power

Take a trip back in time! We look at the most famous titles from thirty years ago. Besides looking at the past, we test the latest controllers and headsets so you know what gear to buy. Don’t miss our regular contests where you can earn amazing free gaming gifts!

E Screen Mayor

Do you enjoy creating huge towns and managing large armies? This electronic publication is delivered straight to your email every month, saving paper. We review the greatest planning titles and always include strict family guides, helping mothers and fathers decide if a game is safe for young children to experience.

F Loot Box

This magazine is packed with amazing free posters and stickers in every single copy. We provide brilliant advice for passing difficult levels in the newest shooting games. We also test out expensive new keyboards and computer mice, but we do not cover any fantasy or role-playing adventures at all here.

G Next Gen Now

Get ready for the future! This digital-only magazine is full of announcements about the exciting adventures releasing next year. We review everything from racing cars to building cities. However, a subscription is quite expensive, and we don’t provide any age advice for parents worried about what their kids play.

H Console Classics

We celebrate the amazing history of video games! Read our scores for the best titles from the 1980s and 1990s. We also feature long interviews with the programmers who originally built these masterpieces. Unfortunately, we don’t have a section for readers to vote, and we don’t review modern hardware.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a Japanese Manga comic to read.

There are descriptions of eight Manga comics.

Decide which Manga comic would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Leo is looking for a fast-paced action story. He wants to experience the traditional Japanese reading style from right to left. He also prefers a series that has already ended, so he doesn’t have to wait for new chapters.

2   Maya enjoys reading about everyday teenage problems and school life. She loves traditional black-and-white ink drawings. She doesn’t have much pocket money, so she needs a comic that is currently on sale or very inexpensive.

3   Sam wants a funny comic to make him laugh. He is new to manga and prefers pages that read in the standard Western direction, from left to right. He would also love a book that includes a free wall poster.

4   Chloe is taking a long train journey and needs a very thick comic with hundreds of pages. She wants an exciting adventure story. Unlike traditional manga, she only enjoys artwork that is printed in bright, full color.

5   Taro wants to read a drama about a high school sports team. He prefers the traditional right-to-left reading direction. He also wants a book that includes a special section showing readers how to draw their own characters.

Japanese Manga Comics

A Shadow Ninja

Experience thrilling battles and incredible martial arts in this exciting collection. The final volume was just released, so you can enjoy the entire journey from beginning to end today! It is printed in the original Japanese layout, meaning you start at the back cover and read backwards. Perfect for thrill-seekers!

B Classroom Whispers

Follow the daily friendships and exam worries of ordinary teenagers in this touching drama. The talented artist uses no color, relying only on beautiful dark ink to create emotion on the page. It is currently available at a huge discount online, making it the perfect choice for readers on a strict budget.

C Dragon Fighter

This epic tale of heroes and monsters will keep you guessing. Printed in the traditional right-to-left format, the gorgeous uncolored artwork really brings the martial arts battles to life. Fans are very excited because the author is still writing it, with a brand-new volume expected to arrive in bookshops next spring.

D Crazy Cats

Get ready to smile and laugh with this hilarious tale about a group of talking pets. To make things simple for international fans, the pages are flipped to read the normal European way. As a brilliant bonus, buyers receive a large glossy picture of the main characters to decorate their bedroom.

E The Lost Island

Join a brave group of explorers on a highly dangerous quest across the sea. This massive edition contains over five hundred pages, guaranteeing hours of entertainment for long journeys. Every single panel is painted in brilliant shades and bright hues, offering a totally different visual experience from standard uncolored comics.

F Victory Goal

Dive into the highly competitive world of teenage football tournaments! You will experience the drama exactly as Japanese fans do, starting from the opposite side of the book. At the very back, there is a fantastic step-by-step guide from the creator showing you how to sketch the players yourself.

G Campus Days

This sweet romance takes place in a busy secondary school. The artist uses bright, vivid paints to make the students’ uniforms pop off the page. It reads the standard Western way, from front to back. At the end, you’ll find a brilliant guide explaining how to design your own characters.

H Alien Roommate

If you want to laugh out loud, this silly science fiction comic is absolutely perfect. It even includes a massive fold-out photograph of the funny alien hero to stick on your wall! However, readers must be prepared to read the authentic way, from the back cover to the front.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a superhero comic book to read.

There are descriptions of eight superhero comic books.

Decide which comic book would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Lucas wants a comic with very bright artwork. He prefers a complete story in one single book rather than a long series. He has very little money, so it must cost less than five pounds.

2   Maya loves stories about strong female characters. She wants a plot that continues every single month so she can follow the adventure. She specifically wants a comic that includes a free poster.

3   Sam enjoys seeing large groups of heroes fighting together. He collects rare, historical comics from the mid-twentieth century. Because his shelves are full, he specifically needs a digital version to read online.

4   Chloe wants an adventure about teenage school students with special powers. She prefers traditional artwork drawn completely without any colour. She is building a physical collection and needs a printed paper copy.

5   Ben loves science fiction adventures set in outer space. He wants an ongoing narrative that continues across multiple books. He specifically wants to purchase a thick, premium edition with a hard cover.

Superhero Comic Books

A Neon Defender

This fantastic four-pound magazine features incredibly bright, glowing illustrations on every single page. Unlike many modern publications that stretch across multiple parts, this thrilling adventure finishes completely in just one issue. It is a brilliant, affordable choice for anyone who loves looking at vibrant, painted pictures.

B The Flying Woman

Follow our brave heroine in this exciting new series! A fresh part is published every four weeks, so the plot never stops. As a special bonus, this month’s copy includes a large, beautiful printed picture of the main character to hang straight on your bedroom wall!

C The Golden Alliance

Download this classic nineteen-sixties adventure straight to your screen! It features an amazing team of five different fighters working perfectly together to save the city. Because these valuable historical editions are almost impossible to find in shops, this online file is perfect for your electronic library.

D High School Mutants

This heavy paper magazine is perfect for safely keeping in your bedroom boxes. It follows the daily problems of young students discovering their special abilities. Every page is filled with spectacular, bright neon colours that make the incredible action scenes jump out at the reader.

E Galaxy Protector

This premium, thick volume with a strong, solid cover costs thirty pounds, making it a beautiful luxury item. The plot follows an alien fighter travelling across the universe. The exciting narrative is split into many parts, meaning you must buy the next release to see what happens.

F Academy Shadows

Follow a group of young students learning to use their powers in this brilliant physical printed book, perfectly designed for your shelves. To give it a serious mood, the talented artist used absolutely no colour, drawing every single page using only dark pencils and grey ink.

G Star Captain

Travel to distant planets in this thrilling science fiction adventure! At just three pounds, it won’t empty your bank account. However, instead of ending with a mystery, the entire plot finishes completely by the final page, meaning you won’t need to purchase any future episodes to understand it.

H Queen of the Night

This brave woman fights crime in the dark streets of London. The artwork completely avoids bright shades, using strictly grey and black pencils. A fresh chapter arrives every thirty days to keep the narrative moving, but unfortunately, there are no extra gifts or prints included inside.

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