Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Everyday Repairs & Errands
Reading 1
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The people below all want to find a local library that offers printing services.
There are descriptions of eight libraries.
Decide which library would be the most suitable for the people below.
1 Tom needs to print his plane ticket for a holiday tomorrow. He doesn’t have a laptop, so he
must use a library screen to log in. He wants to pay a very low price for simple dark ink pages.
2 Mary wants to print her digital boarding pass from her personal smartphone. She isn’t sure how to connect to the library network, so she needs a helpful worker to guide her through the steps this afternoon.
3 Lucas needs a public workspace computer to finish his geography project. He wants to print several pages in bright colors to show his teacher. Because he is busy all week, he must visit on a Sunday.
4 Sarah wants to print her history essays using cheap monochrome ink. She also needs to make digital copies of some book pages to save on a flash drive. She wants to reserve her public terminal online before going.
5 David wants to find a place that opens early in the morning before he goes to work. He needs to connect his own laptop to the internet to print some music festival tickets he recently bought online.
Local Libraries
A Central Library
Come and work at our public desktop stations! Anyone can log into our machines to browse the web or check email. We offer highly affordable monochrome printing, charging just a few pence for dark ink pages. It is ideal for travelers who need to get their essential holiday travel documents on paper quickly.
B Northside Library
Our facility provides excellent wireless internet for visitors wishing to use their own mobile devices or laptops. If you need to print a flight confirmation or seat pass directly from your phone, our friendly assistants are always available to help you connect. Please note we only offer high-quality color printing services here.
C Greenwood Library
We have a transient row of modern computers available for public use. Visitors love our high-quality printing options, which can produce beautiful colorful documents and vivid charts for school or business assignments. Best of all, we are the only facility in the area open to the community on Sundays from 10 a.m.
D Bridge End Library
Reserve your printing station through our website before you arrive to ensure a workspace is ready. We feature rapid scanning equipment to turn paper into electronic files easily. Our printing services focus on low-cost monochrome printing, making it very economical to produce long text documents and academic papers without spending too much.
E West Gate Library
Start your day early with us! We welcome visitors from 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Bring your personal laptop and enjoy our high-speed wireless network to access your files online. Our fast printers are perfect for producing entrance passes for shows, plays, and musical events that you have booked on the internet.
F Parkside Library
We offer plenty of public computers where you can check your messages and use office software. Our printing machines provide cheap black-and-white options for basic text pages. Please note that our scanning machines are currently broken, and we do not have a digital booking system, so you must wait in line for a screen.
G The Clockhouse Library
Our wireless network is open to anyone bringing their own tablet or smartphone. You can easily access the web to download your concert entries or airline seating passes to print out. Please note that our service is fully automated, so no staff members are on hand to assist you with the wireless connection or printers.
H South Vale Library
Our public workstations are perfect for studying, reading, or researching online. We welcome local residents every day of the week, including Sundays until 4 p.m. Please note that to save energy and lower our community expenses, our printers are strictly monochrome and we are unable to produce any color documents or images.
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Reading 2
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The people below all want to find a tool and equipment hire shop.
There are descriptions of eight tool hire businesses.
Decide which business would be the most suitable for the people below.
1 Anna wants to rent a powerful drill to bore holes into a concrete wall for a Saturday project. She needs a special discounted rate for keeping the tool over the entire weekend. Because she hasn’t used this equipment before, she wants clear safety instructions and guidance provided.
2 Mark needs a heavy-duty lawnmower to cut his overgrown grass. He does not have a large vehicle to transport big machinery, so the company must deliver the tool directly to his house. He also wants a shop that does not require an upfront cash deposit.
3 Chloe wants to remove old wallpaper using a steam stripper. She doesn’t drive a car, so the hire shop must be located right in the town centre so she can walk there. She wants to pick up the equipment very early in the morning before 7 a.m.
4 David needs a large cement mixer for a two-week building project. He is looking for a company that offers a cheaper long-term rate for professional trade workers. He also insists on renting equipment that is perfectly clean and well-maintained.
5 Elena wants to clean her dirty driveway using a high-pressure water washer. She wants the rental price to automatically include insurance against any accidental damage. Since she works late, she needs a shop that is open on Sunday afternoons.
Tool and Equipment Hire Shops
A Alpha Hire
We stock massive, heavy-duty drilling machinery perfect for masonry and concrete. If you book your equipment for both Saturday and Sunday, you will receive our special discounted two-day weekend rate. Best of all, every single rental comes with a comprehensive printed manual and an on-site safety briefing from our team to ensure secure usage.
B Beta Tools
We offer an excellent selection of garden machinery, including high-performance lawnmowers. We know transportation can be difficult, so our drivers will deliver the gear straight to your front door at no extra cost. Unlike other stores, we require absolutely no upfront financial deposits or monetary bonds before you borrow from us.
C Central Hire
Located in the absolute heart of the town shopping district, our shop is incredibly easy to access on foot. We supply excellent steam wallpaper removers to make decorating simple. Our doors open at 6:30 a.m. sharp every morning, making it perfect for decorators who want to get a head start on their day.
D Delta Trade Supply
We have heavy-duty cement mixers ready for large building sites. We take pride in washing and servicing every piece of machinery thoroughly before it leaves us, ensuring it arrives spotless and in perfect working order. We offer fantastic discounted weekly rates specifically tailored for commercial tradespeople hiring over multiple weeks.
E Echo Equipment
Rent our powerful pressure washers to blast dirt away from patio stones and drives. Our rental fees automatically include complete insurance coverage for accidental breakages, giving you peace of mind. We remain open late into Sunday afternoons, making weekend drop-offs and pick-ups a breeze.
F Fox Tools
We have a wide variety of large power drills and breaking hammers. We offer great Monday-to-Friday deals, but please note we are closed completely on Saturdays and Sundays. Customers must bring their own safety gear, and we do not provide operation manuals or instruction guides.
G Gamma Hire
High-pressure patio washers are available right in the city center. We are open on Saturday mornings only for quick pick-ups. Please note that accidental damage insurance must be purchased separately at an additional cost, and we do not offer any home delivery services.
H Hyper Tools
We offer fantastic lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers for your backyard projects. All customers must pick up the items themselves using their own vehicles, and a large cash deposit of £200 is mandatory before any item leaves our warehouse facility.
ANSWER KEY
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Reading 3
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The people below all want to find a photography developing and printing service.
There are descriptions of eight photo printing shops.
Decide which photo printing shop would be the most suitable for the people below.
1 Tom wants to print pictures directly from his mobile phone to give to his parents. He also wants to make a custom book of their holiday memories and purchase some cheap borders to display a few favorite photos on the wall.
2 Elena enjoys modifying images on her tablet and needs large prints for an exhibition. She is looking for a service that can produce high-quality oversized pictures and deliver them straight to her apartment within twenty-four hours.
3 Lucas has a memory card full of old family photos he wants to print. He hopes to design a personalized book that lets him type captions under each picture, and requires a special lower price for university learners.
4 Sarah wants to upload images using the wireless network inside the studio to print a portrait. She is looking for a lovely wooden structure to hold the picture and would like a complimentary hot drink while her order is prepared.
5 David needs to develop pictures from a flash drive really quickly because he has no time to wait. He also wants an expert to restore the faded colors of a few old, damaged prints of his grandparents.
Photo Printing Shops
A The Digital Pocket
Send your favorite shots straight from your smartphone to our modern machines! We specialize in turning your cellular pictures into stunning hard copies. You can also design beautiful, customized picture books of your trips. Before leaving, check our budget section for a wide range of low-cost frames to hang your artwork safely.
B Glow Prints Express
Upload your edited digital images directly from our convenient tablet app! We create incredible, oversized posters and big-scale pictures perfect for any gallery. There is no need to visit our store to collect your order; our rapid courier network will bring the high-quality package straight to your front door the next day.
C Memory Lane Studios
Bring in your old SD cards and camera chips to copy your photos onto paper! Our creative software helps you arrange your collection into a lovely hardback album where you can type notes and stories beneath every image. Show your university ID card at the desk to enjoy fantastic student savings.
D The Wi-Fi Darkroom
Connect to our studio’s free wireless network to select and send your images to our printer instantly. While our automated machines prepare your portrait, sit back in our lounge and enjoy a free cup of fresh coffee. We also craft beautiful frames made from natural wood to display your final prints elegantly.
E Instant Images
Plug your USB stick into our rapid counter screens to print your files immediately! We guarantee your order will be ready to take away in just ten minutes. Our advanced tech team can also repair color damage and fix faded tones on old, scratched paper photos, making them look completely new again.
F Click & Bind
We love cellular photography! Transfer your images wirelessly from any smartphone to create amazing personal albums and holiday memory books. Our design team will guide you through picking layout styles. Please note we only sell premium glass display cases, and we do not stock standard low-cost frames or paper holders in our boutique.
G The Color Doctors
Bring your flash drives and USB devices to our expert center. We are famous for using advanced software to fix colors and update faded tones on old family portraits. Because our precision work takes time, all orders require a twenty-four-hour wait to be completed, so we cannot offer rapid or instant collections.
H Big Screen Graphics
Modify your pictures on your tablet and send them to us online for incredible big-scale poster printing. We use extra-thick gloss paper to ensure spectacular clarity for artwork and school projects. Please be aware that we do not operate a courier service, so you must visit our downtown shop to collect your finished prints.
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