Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Academic Clubs & Exam Support 3
Reading 1
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The people below all want to find a homework help drop-in center.
There are descriptions of eight homework centers.
Decide which homework center would be the most suitable for the people below.
1 Lucas is struggling with his math homework and needs completely free tutoring. He doesn’t own a laptop, so he must use a desktop computer at the center. He is only free on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
2 Emma wants a tutor to help her practice speaking foreign languages. She prefers studying with printed books and wants a strict screen-free zone with no computers. She is available on Saturday mornings.
3 Ryan needs help organizing his history essays. He can only drop in to study on Sunday afternoons. As a hungry student with very little money, he wants a place that provides free snacks and drinks.
4 Chloe is looking for a space to do her science homework in small groups right after school on weekday afternoons. She has her own laptop but needs a center with fast, free Wi-Fi.
5 Daniel wants expert tutoring for his complicated college applications. He needs to borrow a fast desktop computer to type his formal letters. He travels by public transport, so the center must be next to the main train station.
Homework Drop-In Centers
A Digital Math Hub Perfect for numbers! We offer completely free tutoring for all your mathematics homework. The center is open every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. We have thirty modern desktop computers available for any student who needs to complete digital assignments or online tasks.
B Weekend Words Improve your foreign language speaking skills with our expert tutors! We meet every Saturday from 9 a.m. to midday. To help you concentrate on real conversation and reading printed literature, our study room is a completely screen-free zone, so absolutely no computers or tablets are allowed.
C Sunday Scholars Drop in every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for excellent support with your history homework and essay writing. We know studying makes you hungry, so we provide complimentary sandwiches, biscuits, and hot drinks for everyone. It is a fantastic, welcoming environment for weekend learners!
D After-School Science Space Join us from Monday to Friday between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. right after your classes finish! We focus heavily on biology and physics homework, encouraging students to sit at large tables and work in teams. We offer lightning-fast free Wi-Fi, so please bring your own personal laptop from home.
E Central College Prep Get ready for university! Our advanced tutors help older teenagers write impressive college application essays. We provide a large room full of high-speed desktop computers for you to use. Located just a one-minute walk from the main railway terminal, it is incredibly easy to reach us by train.
F Evening Tech Room Do you need a quiet place to study math after school? Our evening sessions run every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. We provide excellent desktop computers and free snacks to keep you focused. Please note that we charge a premium entrance fee of £15 per hour, so it is not suitable for tight budgets.
G The Language Lab Practice your French and Spanish vocabulary with our amazing interactive computer software! We open our doors to students every Saturday morning. You will spend the entire session wearing headphones and using our monitors to complete digital grammar games. It is a highly modern way to learn!
H Station Study Located right beside the central railway station, this drop-in center is perfectly placed for traveling students. We offer expert tutoring for high school exams and college preparation. Please note that our digital room is currently closed for repairs, so there are absolutely no computers available for students to use.
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 E
Reading 2
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The people below all want to find a business enterprise club to join.
There are descriptions of eight business clubs.
Decide which business club would be the most suitable for the people below.
1 Lucas wants to sell his own handmade crafts. He needs to understand how to set prices correctly to ensure he makes a profit. He is very busy with school during the week, so he requires a weekend club.
2 Sara wants to start a mini tech company creating mobile apps. She doesn’t own a laptop, so the club must provide computers. She learns best when sharing ideas and wants to work together in a large team.
3 Max is interested in selling hot food and snacks. He wants to donate all the money his company earns to a local charity. He works at a cafe at weekends, so he needs a club that meets on weekday evenings.
4 Chloe wants to learn how to advertise products on the internet. She has absolutely no money to spend, so the club must provide all the starting materials. She also hopes to receive a formal document proving she completed the course.
5 Ben wants to start a business selling recycled clothes to protect the environment. He has a week off school and wants a short, intensive daily program. Because he travels by bus, the meetings must be in the city center.
Economics and Business Enterprise Clubs
A Weekend Makers
Join our club to turn your creative hobbies into cash! We meet every Saturday and Sunday, perfectly avoiding your Monday to Friday classes. You will produce beautiful physical objects by hand and study the math behind choosing the right cost for buyers, ensuring your bank account actually grows.
B Future Tech Founders
Join us to code the next big mobile software! Form a group with other ambitious teenagers and build a digital business together. We focus completely on cooperative projects. Don’t worry if you don’t own a machine; our modern laboratory supplies top-quality laptops for every member to use during sessions.
C Night Kitchen Enterprise
Learn to cook and serve delicious hot meals to the public! Our business group gathers after dinner from Monday to Thursday, which is ideal if your weekends are fully booked. Most importantly, we teach you how to give away all your financial gains to organizations that help people in need.
D Digital Sales Academy
Master the secret to promoting your new brand on social media! We will completely fund your initial business ideas, meaning you won’t need to spend a single penny of your own cash on supplies. Once you successfully finish our training, graduates are awarded an official paper qualification for their CV.
E Central Green Business
Located right next to the main town square, our venue is incredibly easy to reach! Join our demanding Monday-to-Sunday holiday camp to launch an environmentally friendly fashion brand. You will discover exactly how to collect old, worn-out garments and successfully resell them to modern shoppers as cool, updated outfits.
F Digital Start-Up Hub
Learn how to promote a new digital software business on the internet! You will work in a large team with other students to design mobile games. At the end, everyone receives a beautiful qualification document. However, members must pay a high membership fee to cover the cost of using our computers.
G Urban Food Enterprise
Based conveniently on the main high street, we focus on selling healthy meals in eco-friendly packaging. We run relaxed meetings every Tuesday evening for six months. You will learn to cook brilliant dishes and keep all the financial rewards for yourself to spend on whatever you want!
H Eco Crafts Hub
Learn how to calculate the perfect price tag for the objects you make at home! We focus on creating beautiful items from old, recycled materials and worn-out fabrics to protect the planet. Because we meet every Wednesday afternoon, this is strictly for students who finish their school day early.
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 E
Reading 3
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The people below all want to find a memory training course or club.
There are descriptions of eight memory training options.
Decide which option would be the most suitable for the people below.
1 David frequently forgets his shopping items and wants a technique for remembering long lists. He travels a lot for work, so he needs a 100% online course. He also requires a course that offers an official certificate upon completion to add to his professional portfolio.
2 Maria is fascinated by magic tricks and specifically wants to learn how to memorize entire card decks. She works full-time during the week, so she is looking for a weekend workshop. She doesn’t have any supplies, so the course must provide all physical materials.
3 John wants general brain training to keep his mind sharp and focused for his stressful office job. He finishes work late, so he needs evening sessions. As he doesn’t drive, the venue must be centrally located and right next to a train or bus station.
4 Sofia is a history student who struggles to remember dates and long numbers for her exams. She finds group classes distracting and wants one-on-one coaching. She is on a tight budget and needs a place that offers a student discount.
5 Alex is already an advanced memory competitor preparing for a national championship. He wants to practice with other experts and needs access to a completely quiet, soundproof room. He also needs a place with flexible hours that is open from early morning until late at night.
Memory Training Options
A Mind Palace Online
Do you struggle with remembering long lists of groceries or facts? Our fully digital application teaches you the ancient “Loci” method from your phone or laptop, anywhere in the world. Once you finish all the modules, we will mail you a printed diploma to prove your new cognitive skills.
B Shuffle & Recall
Learn the impressive skill of memorizing complete card decks in record time! Our lively group meets every Wednesday and Friday afternoon. Please note that participants are expected to bring their own specially marked playing cards and notebooks, as we do not supply them.
C City Cognition
Boost your daily focus and problem-solving skills with our comprehensive brain training program. Classes take place from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, making it perfect for office workers. We are conveniently situated just a one-minute walk from the main central subway stop, making travel incredibly easy.
D History Hacker
Perfect for university learners! We specialize in teaching techniques to lock historical dates, equations, and long numbers into your memory. Our expert tutors provide private, individual lessons tailored strictly to your needs. Just show a valid university ID card to receive our 50% price reduction.
E The Champion’s Hub
This facility is strictly for experienced memory athletes getting ready for tournaments. Our doors are open from 6:00 AM until midnight every single day. You can challenge fellow experts in the main hall, or reserve one of our private, totally silent booths for deep, uninterrupted concentration.
F List Master Class
This intensive seminar is brilliant for anyone who wants a system for remembering long lists of information. We meet in person at the community center for a fun, interactive day of learning. While you will leave with great skills, please note we do not award any official qualifications.
G Joker’s Memory
Master the art of memorizing 52-card decks in just two days! This intensive workshop runs exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays, perfect for busy professionals. Best of all, your ticket price includes our special beginner’s kit, complete with practice cards, blindfolds, and a printed workbook to take home.
H Mental Fitness Gym
Keep your mind active with our excellent brain training exercises and puzzles. Located in a beautiful countryside setting, we have a large, free car park for our visitors (please note there is no public transport nearby). Our sessions run daily between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 G 3 C 4 D 5 E