Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Cafés, Bakeries & Quick Bites

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a trendy café to visit on Sunday.

There are descriptions of eight cafes.

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

1   Anna and her friend want to visit a café that is famous for its cakes. They are looking for somewhere with a highly modern design, where they can sit and look at the stylishly dressed people who go there.

2   Marco is looking for a relaxing place where he can spend his Sunday morning reading a novel. He wants a café with a beautiful outdoor seating area and prices that are reasonable for a student.

3   Chloe and Dan want a café with live music to enjoy while they chat. Dan loves chocolate desserts, so they need a place serving great sweets. They also need a café located very close to the city’s main train station.

4   Sarah loves taking photos of interesting, unusual furniture and art for her blog. She wants a café with a unique interior, a menu offering vegan sweet treats, and she needs to be able to park her car nearby.

5   Leo and his brother want to play board games this Sunday. They are looking for a busy café full of trendy teenagers to make new friends. They also want to eat some hot savory snacks, not just sweets.

Sunday Cafes

A The Glass House

This spectacular glass-walled spot is the top choice for the city’s best-dressed individuals. You will completely fall in love with the contemporary furniture and bright atmosphere. It is also well-known across town for serving incredible baked sugary treats, especially their huge strawberry slices. It’s the perfect environment for your weekend conversations!

B Corner Bakehouse

We offer some of the most delicious sugary treats in the area, including our famous chocolate pies. The interior is decorated with unique, modern art, making it great for photographs. However, as we are located on a narrow street, visitors must walk here, and it usually attracts a quiet, older crowd.

C Green Leaves Café

Hidden away from the noisy streets, this peaceful little spot is wonderful if you just want to sit with a good book. Customers can enjoy their drinks in the beautiful garden at the back. Best of all, our coffees and snacks are very inexpensive, so you won’t spend much money.

D Station Terrace

Located just a two-minute walk from the main railway platforms, this busy café is incredibly convenient for travelers. You can sit on the sunny balcony outside and enjoy our premium, luxury coffees. Because of the high-quality ingredients, our prices are quite high. We prefer to keep the atmosphere quiet without background noise.

E The Platform Melody

Situated right next to the railway terminal, this lively spot is fantastic for a weekend meetup. Every Sunday, local bands play acoustic songs while you chat. We also have an amazing selection of baked goods, including our highly recommended dark chocolate brownies. Come and enjoy the brilliant weekend atmosphere here!

F Art & Bean

Photographers will love our incredible café, which is filled with strange paintings and colorful vintage chairs. If you avoid dairy and meat, you will be thrilled with our completely plant-based cookies and cakes. There is also a large customer garage right behind the building, making it extremely easy to visit.

G The Playful Cup

If you want to have fun, we have shelves full of fantastic puzzles and tabletop activities to play with your friends. We also feature talented singers every weekend to entertain you. Please note that we only sell cold drinks and ice cream, so do not come here looking for a warm meal!

H The Hangout Hub

This is the most popular weekend destination for the city’s coolest young people. It is a fantastic place to challenge your friends to various tabletop games. If you are hungry for something salty and warm, our kitchen prepares excellent warm cheese sandwiches and freshly baked pizzas throughout the entire afternoon.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a board game café to visit.

There are descriptions of eight board game cafés.

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

1   Leo and his friends are playing a massive strategy game, so they need oversized desks. They hate reading rulebooks and want staff to teach them how to play. They also want large plates of food they can all eat together.

2   Maya is visiting alone and hopes to meet friendly people to play with. She loves trying new games and wants to buy her favourite ones to take home. She is on a budget and needs inexpensive coffees and teas.

3   Sam and Chloe want a peaceful, quiet café for a romantic date. They only enjoy playing traditional, old-fashioned board games from the past. They don’t eat meat or dairy, so they need a menu with plant-based meals.

4   David wants to take his young children to play board games. The kids wake up very early, so the café must open in the morning. He also prefers sitting outside in the fresh air while they play.

5   Nina and her group play complex role-playing games that last for hours. They need a separate, closed-off room so they don’t disturb anyone. To save money, they want a place where they can bring their own sandwiches.

Board Game Cafés

A The Gamer’s Guild

Bring your biggest maps and pieces! Our café features huge wooden furniture, giving your group maximum space. Don’t worry about reading long manuals; our expert team will happily teach you the game mechanics. While playing, order our famous giant party platters, filled with chips and dips for everyone to enjoy together.

B Dice & Mugs

Arriving without a group? No problem! We host daily events where solo visitors can easily join friendly matches. If you discover a new favourite, our retail section sells brand-new copies for your own collection. We also serve the most affordable lattes, hot chocolates, and teas in the city centre.

C Retro Rolls

Couples love our calm, silent atmosphere, making it the perfect destination for a relaxing, peaceful evening out. We specialise in historical family favourites and childhood classics from the twentieth century. Furthermore, our excellent kitchen prepares completely animal-free dishes, offering delicious plant-based burgers and fresh salads to enjoy while you play.

D The Playful Meeple

We unlock our doors at 8 a.m. every day, making us an ideal choice for early risers. Families will love our fantastic library of simple, colourful activities perfectly designed for little ones. You can even enjoy your matches on our sunny open-air terrace, breathing in the fresh morning breeze.

E Dragon’s Lair

If your club enjoys epic, multi-hour fantasy adventures, we have the perfect setup for you. You can hire one of our hidden, enclosed spaces to ensure your adventure remains completely uninterrupted by noise. We don’t have a kitchen, so guests are fully welcome to carry their own homemade meals and drinks inside.

F Board & Bites

We offer extra-large desks that are absolutely perfect for massive strategy maps and accommodating big groups. Our kitchen prepares fantastic bowls of popcorn and pizza slices meant for passing around the table. Please note that we do not have game teachers on staff, so you must read the rulebooks yourselves.

G Morning Strategy

Our welcoming café opens at 7 a.m. daily and features a beautiful garden where you can play outside in the bright sunshine. We focus entirely on extremely complicated, adult-level economic strategy challenges. Because our collection is highly advanced and complex, we do not permit anyone under twelve to enter the building.

H The Modern Mind

If you are seeking a peaceful, silent environment away from noisy crowds, this is your ideal spot for a date. Our chefs proudly serve an incredible menu of completely plant-based, dairy-free meals. We only stock the absolute newest, modern releases from this year, so you won’t find any old-fashioned traditional titles here.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a cat or dog cafe.

There are descriptions of eight animal cafes.

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

1   Anna loves felines and wants a completely silent place to read her novel. She has never been to an animal cafe, so she needs clear instructions on how to handle the pets. She only has time for a quick drink.

2   Tom is taking his little brother to see some dogs. They want to be active and throw balls for the animals. Since they are going at midday, the cafe must serve proper hot lunches, rather than just cakes and coffee.

3   Maria loves all animals and wants to see both puppies and kittens. She needs a strong internet connection to finish her university project. Before leaving, she hopes to buy some animal-themed presents for her best friend’s birthday.

4   Leo works long hours and needs a cat cafe that stays open until late at night. He is looking for a new pet to live with him, so he wants a place where the animals are available to take home.

5   Sarah and John want to spend a sunny afternoon surrounded by very small dogs. They strictly drink plant-based milk in their coffee. They also insist on sitting outdoors in a fresh, open-air space while they enjoy their drinks.

Animal Cafes in the City

A The Whispering Whisker

Perfect for peace and quiet! We are a feline-only venue where guests can relax with literature. Before entering, staff explain exactly how to stroke and hold our furry residents safely. Enjoy our excellent selection of teas and coffees in a calm, noise-free environment. We don’t serve food, just wonderful hot beverages.

B The Bark Park

Bring your energy! We have a huge indoor area where you can run, jump, and throw toys for our friendly rescue hounds. We are open from morning until early evening. Please note that our kitchen is currently closed, so we only offer cold drinks and pre-packaged biscuits for our visitors.

C Puppy Paradise

Enjoy the beautiful weather on our large garden terrace, surrounded by the cutest miniature hounds in the city. We have a fantastic drinks menu, including delicious coffees made with almond, soy, and oat alternatives instead of cow’s milk. Come and soak up the sun with our tiny furry friends!

D Midnight Meows

Finish work late? No problem! Our doors remain unlocked until midnight every day. Spend your evening relaxing with our beautiful rescue felines. The best part is that all our animals are looking for forever families. If you fall in love with one, you can fill out the paperwork to become its owner!

E Sleepy Paws

This is the ultimate relaxation spot for feline fans. We stay open quite late and have a completely silent reading room. Our cats are our permanent pets, so they cannot be bought or taken away. We let the animals approach you naturally, with no strict guidelines on human interaction.

F Hound Headquarters

Get ready for an energetic afternoon! We provide tennis balls and ropes so you can enjoy lively games with our energetic canines. When you get hungry, our chefs prepare delicious, warm meals like burgers, pizzas, and pasta dishes all day long. It is the perfect afternoon out for dog lovers!

G Paws & Claws

Why choose when you can have both felines and canines? We offer a brilliant, fast wireless network so you can study or browse without interruption. Don’t forget to visit our lovely little shop by the exit to purchase cute animal-printed mugs and t-shirts for your loved ones before you leave.

H The Fluffy Cup

We house both puppies and kittens in our comfortable lounge! Have a look at our amazing gift shop, full of wonderful items and toys to remember your visit. Unfortunately, our internet router is currently broken, so it’s a great opportunity to disconnect from your screens and just enjoy the animals.

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