Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Tech & Gadget Shopping

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find an e-reader to buy.

There are descriptions of eight e-readers.

Decide which e-reader would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Lucas spends his summer holidays on the beach, so he needs a screen that works perfectly in bright sunlight. He travels for weeks without electricity, requiring an enormous battery, and wants enough memory to carry thousands of novels.

2   Maya enjoys reading in the bath, so her device must survive getting wet. She shares a bedroom and needs a screen that glows in the dark. She also wants to connect wireless headphones to listen to spoken stories.

3   Sam is studying Spanish and needs a device that translates difficult words instantly. He prefers turning pages by pressing real buttons rather than touching the screen. As a university student, he needs a very cheap, affordable model.

4   Elena has poor eyesight, so she requires a massive display to make the text huge. She wants a digital pen included to write her own notes on the pages. The device must also be extremely light to hold.

5   David loves graphic novels and magazines, so he absolutely must have a full-colour display. He cares deeply about the environment and wants a product built from reused plastics. He also needs a battery that completely refills very quickly.

E-readers

A The Voyager Max

This fantastic gadget features a special paper-like display, meaning you won’t see any annoying reflections when relaxing outside on bright days. The energy cell lasts for an incredible two months between plug-ins! Furthermore, the massive internal drive provides enough space to save over ten thousand different titles.

B Aqua Reader Pro

Dropping this device in the swimming pool or tub won’t cause any damage! It features a clever illuminated background, allowing you to enjoy your favourite chapters after midnight without disturbing others. It also links seamlessly to your Bluetooth earpieces, making it perfect for enjoying professionally recorded vocal performances.

C Student Page Turner

If you hate swiping glass, this model features comfortable plastic keys on the side for moving to the next chapter. It includes brilliant built-in vocabulary software to help you understand foreign languages. Priced at just forty pounds, it is the most inexpensive option available for buyers with little money.

D The Canvas Pad

This device weighs almost nothing, making it effortless to carry everywhere. It boasts an oversized ten-inch monitor, perfect for users who need bigger letters. Best of all, it comes with a special smart pencil, allowing you to easily underline sentences and scribble your personal thoughts directly over the text.

E Earth Reader Colour

Bring your comic books to life with our brilliant, multi-shade visual monitor. Protecting the planet is easy, as the entire outer shell is constructed from repurposed ocean waste. When you finally run out of power, the lightning-speed cable completely restores your device to one hundred percent in twenty minutes.

F The Library Hub

Store an incredible fifteen thousand titles on this brilliant device, ensuring you never run out of reading material. It features a beautiful, bright multi-shade screen, making magazines look fantastic. Unfortunately, the glass surface is highly reflective outside, and the power only lasts for about five hours before needing a cable.

G The Explorer Basic

This tough model survives easily underwater, making it perfect for beach trips. It includes wonderful translation software to help you learn new phrases while travelling. However, there is no artificial lighting for dark environments, and it completely lacks the technology to play audio files or connect to wireless speakers.

H Pocket Scribe

You can comfortably hold this extremely light gadget in just one hand for hours. It includes a digital marker for writing your own ideas in the margins of your documents. However, the display is incredibly tiny at just four inches, making it very difficult to use for anyone with bad vision.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to buy a portable Bluetooth speaker.

There are descriptions of eight portable speakers.

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

1   Leo wants to use his speaker at the seaside, so it must survive the sand. He loves dance music and needs a really heavy beat. He also requires a device that won’t break if it falls into the water.

2   Maya goes camping and needs a speaker with power that lasts all weekend. She wants a built-in microphone so she can answer phone calls. Because her backpack is full, the device must be extremely light.

3   Sam loves throwing parties in the rain, so his speaker must be completely safe in wet weather. He wants a device with colourful flashing lights. He also needs the ability to link two speakers together for extra sound.

4   Nina cares about the environment and wants a speaker built from recycled plastic. She loves old-fashioned 1970s styles and wants a wooden look. She listens to rock music and needs a device that produces a very deep, strong sound.

5   Tom is looking for an inexpensive speaker because he has little pocket money. He needs it to survive being dropped in puddles. He also wants a special strap so he can easily attach it to his bicycle.

Portable Bluetooth Speakers

A OceanBeat Pro

Perfect for your coastal trips, this device is totally protected against tiny grains of dirt and salt. It can easily survive being dropped in a swimming pool. Best of all, it features incredible low-frequency audio technology that makes dance tracks sound absolutely huge and powerful. Enjoy your summer holidays!

B AirSound Mini

Weighing almost nothing, this tiny device will not add any heavy weight to your travel bags. It provides up to forty hours of continuous playing time without needing a plug. Furthermore, it contains high-quality voice-capture technology, allowing you to speak to your friends hands-free. It is ideal for long journeys.

C PartyGlow Max

This device is built to survive terrible storms and wet conditions perfectly. It features bright LED displays that change tones to match the rhythm of your songs. Additionally, you can wirelessly connect a second identical unit to create an amazing surround audio experience at home. Your weekend events will be brilliant!

D EarthTone Classic

Designed with a beautiful traditional 1970s timber finish, this device looks like a classic radio. It produces an incredibly heavy and powerful low rhythm for your rock tracks. Moreover, the entire outer shell is constructed using only reused waste materials to help protect our planet. It is a stunning piece of technology.

E RideJam 100

This highly affordable device won’t empty your wallet. It comes with a strong carrying loop, making it incredibly simple to tie securely to your handlebars while riding. It is also completely sealed against liquid, so riding through terrible rainstorms won’t damage the internal electronics. It is the ultimate travel companion.

F Sonic Boom

Take this fantastic device to the coast, as it includes a special case that stops dirt from entering. It produces an incredibly heavy and loud beat for your favourite songs. However, you must keep it away from the sea, as any liquid will immediately break it. It is great for dry, sunny afternoons.

G Journey Speaker

If you want to save your pocket money, this budget-friendly option is excellent. It features a fantastic metal clip that easily fixes to your backpack or bicycle. Please note that it has no protection against rain or wet conditions, so keep it indoors during bad weather. It plays loudly for several hours.

H Travel Beat

Weighing less than a small apple, this device is extremely comfortable to carry on camping trips. You will love the massive internal power storage, which plays music for three whole days! Unfortunately, it does not include any internal speaking equipment, so phone conversations are impossible. It strictly plays your downloaded audio files.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a tech repair and upgrade service.

There are descriptions of eight tech repair shops.

Decide which tech repair shop would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Mark dropped his phone and needs to fix the shattered glass. He takes lots of pictures, so he wants more space to save them. He only has a short lunch break, so the work must be completed very quickly.

2   Anna is a university student on a tight budget who needs to get missing documents back from her dead computer. She studies all week, so the shop must welcome customers on Sundays. She also wants cheaper prices for learners.

3   David has damaged some letters on his computer board and needs it repaired. Because he is busy at home, he wants a technician to visit his house. He is also looking to purchase a pre-owned mobile device today.

4   Chloe’s computer loses power quickly, so she needs a new power unit installed. She has an old electronic tablet she wants to throw away without harming the environment. She travels by rail, so the shop must be near the station.

5   Tom wants to improve his gaming computer so it shows better pictures. He is driving, so he requires a place to leave his car without paying. He also wants a written promise that the work is protected if it breaks again.

Tech Repair Shops

A Tech Rescue

Have you smashed your mobile display? We can replace your damaged glass beautifully. If you need a larger drive to keep more files, we can install extra capacity too. Best of all, our expert team will complete everything in under sixty minutes, meaning you won’t be waiting around for long.

B The PC Doctors

Did your laptop suddenly stop working? Don’t worry! Our specialists are experts at rescuing disappeared information and projects from broken machines. If you show your college card, we will reduce the total price of your bill. We are proud to serve customers seven days a week, including all weekend.

C Mobile Solutions

Are you missing buttons on your computer? Our team can fit a completely new typing board for you. If you cannot travel, our friendly staff will drive directly to your address to do the job. Furthermore, we sell a fantastic range of high-quality, second-hand mobile devices at great prices.

D Green Electronics

Located directly opposite the city’s main railway platforms, we are extremely easy to reach. If your computer doesn’t stay on, we can easily put in a brand-new power pack. We also offer a brilliant, free service to safely destroy and recycle your unwanted gadgets to help protect our beautiful planet.

E Pro Gamer Tech

We specialise in making your machine faster! We can fit a powerful new visual card so your modern games look absolutely incredible. Every job comes with a full twelve-month guarantee, giving you peace of mind. Customers can also use our large, complimentary vehicle area right outside the front door.

F Quick Fix IT

Have you dropped your device? We can put on fresh, scratch-free glass in just half an hour! Our local service is famous for being incredibly fast. However, we only fix outer hardware, so we are currently unable to upgrade your internal storage space or save any of your digital files.

G Speedy Computers

Do you want your games to run perfectly? We can build better visual equipment into your desktop machine today. Shoppers don’t have to pay to leave their cars in our spacious parking zone. Please note that all our repairs are final, and we do not offer any future protection promises.

H Data Masters

Have you lost your important documents? Our skilled engineers can rescue missing information from completely dead machines. You don’t even have to leave your living room, because we will happily travel directly to your house. Unfortunately, our engineers do not work on Saturdays or Sundays, so please book during the week.

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