Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Art, Crafts & Design 3

Exercises:   123456

Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a jewelry making workshop.

There are descriptions of eight jewelry courses.

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

1   Hannah wants to work with silver to make a ring. She is very busy and only has one day free. She doesn’t own any protective clothing or glasses, so the studio must supply all the necessary safety gear for her.

2   Diego loves colorful jewelry and wants to create necklaces using beads. He is only available for a single afternoon. He already owns protective glasses and gloves, so he prefers a workshop where students bring their own safety equipment.

3   Aisha wants to learn how to design silver rings slowly over several weeks. As a complete beginner, she doesn’t have any protective items at home, so she needs the workshop to offer all the necessary safety equipment during the lessons.

4   Max wants to make traditional jewelry decorated with beads. He works on weekends, so he requires a course that lasts for a few weeks in the evenings. The teacher must provide all the protective gear because he owns nothing.

5   Sophie wants to craft beautiful silver earrings. She is only visiting the city for a short time, so she needs a quick one-day class. She studies art and prefers to use her own personal safety glasses and protective aprons.

Jewelry Making Workshops

A The Metal Studio

Discover the art of precious metalwork in our special Saturday session! You will spend six hours learning to shape beautiful bright rings from scratch. Don’t worry about buying heavy aprons or eye protection; we hand out everything required to keep you secure while you heat and hammer your new creations.

B Colorful Creations

Join our short Sunday afternoon masterclass and learn to thread tiny glass stones to make beautiful, colorful necklaces. This quick session is perfect for busy people. To keep the class price low, please remember to pack your own protective gloves and eye wear, as these are not available at our studio.

C Silver Smiths Academy

Master the craft of shaping valuable white metal over our comprehensive two-month program. Classes meet every Tuesday, giving you plenty of time to perfect your shiny rings and bracelets. Beginners are welcome, and we proudly supply all the heavy-duty gloves, masks, and eye shields needed for a completely risk-free experience.

D Evening Elegance

Spend your Thursday nights with us on a relaxing five-week journey making traditional jewelry. You will arrange bright little glass pieces into stunning designs to wear. We ensure a comfortable environment by giving every student the necessary protective aprons and glasses, so you simply need to arrive ready to learn.

E Quick Shine Workshop

Craft stunning earrings from bright, valuable metal in just a single morning! This fast-paced workshop is excellent for visitors wanting to learn basic metalworking skills quickly. Because we operate in a shared artist space, participants must carry their own protective masks and thick gloves to participate in the activities safely.

F The Silversmith’s Weekend

Transform beautiful white metal into amazing rings during our popular one-day Saturday masterclass. It is a fantastic introduction to jewelry making for those with limited time. We provide all the metal and tools you need, but unfortunately, we do not use any protective clothing, so please wear old jeans.

G Glass Art Studio

Create wonderful necklaces using bright, round glass pieces in this fun, single-day experience. It is perfect for anyone wanting a quick creative activity. We care about you, so we hand out all the necessary safety glasses and gloves for free before you start designing your colorful new fashion items.

H Shining Stones & Metals

Join our intensive four-week course to learn how to melt and shape beautiful white metal into professional rings and necklaces. This long program allows you to develop advanced skills at a relaxed pace. All students are required to purchase and bring their own heavy aprons and protective goggles to every lesson.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a street art or graffiti workshop.

There are descriptions of eight workshops.

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

1   Max wants to learn how to use spray cans to create large pictures. He prefers classes held at a local place for teenagers. He is only free to attend a course on Sunday mornings before lunch.

2   Sofia is interested in learning how to draw stylish words and text. She wants to practice outside on spaces where public painting is allowed by law. She needs a workshop that provides all the necessary paint and tools.

3   Julian and his dad are looking for a class they can do together. They want to learn how to cut out shapes to make art. Since Julian’s dad works, the workshop must start after six in the evening.

4   Emma has never done any street art before but wants to start. She loves cartoons and wants to learn how to paint funny characters. She prefers to work inside a building rather than out on the street.

5   Lucas is looking for a one-day course to learn how to protect himself while painting, like wearing masks. He really wants the chance to meet and talk to well-known professional street artists during the session.

Street Art and Graffiti Workshops

A Teen Urban Art

Join us at the community club for young people to master the art of using aerosol cans! Our expert instructors will show you how to control the paint to create amazing outdoor images. These sessions run every weekend from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the final day of the week.

B City Canvas

Learn how to design cool names and messages in our text-focused graffiti class. We will take you to special city-approved outdoor areas where you can paint freely without getting into trouble. Don’t worry about bringing anything, because we give you all the colours and masks you need for the day.

C Night Shapes

Discover the secret of making perfect pictures using pre-cut paper designs! This is a fantastic opportunity for parents and teenagers to bond over creativity. We meet on Thursdays at 7 p.m. under bright lights, making it ideal for anyone who is busy at school or the office during the day.

D Starting Out Bright

If you are completely new to this style, this is the perfect place to begin. Instead of going outside, we practice on large wooden boards inside our warm, comfortable room. You will focus entirely on drawing and colouring fun, comic-book style faces and figures with our friendly, helpful teachers.

E Pro Secrets Masterclass

Join us for a single Saturday to discover how the experts work! You will get to chat with some of the city’s most famous mural creators. A large part of this short session focuses on health, teaching you exactly which equipment to wear so you don’t breathe in dangerous chemicals.

F Weekend Walls

Come to the city’s legal outdoor painting zone this Sunday morning before lunch! This session is open to all ages, and we focus on painting beautiful murals using traditional brushes and buckets of paint. Please note that aerosol cans are not allowed in this specific workshop for environmental reasons.

G Advanced Comic Styles

This indoor studio class is designed for highly experienced painters who want to improve their cartoon and character designs. We work inside our comfortable warehouse every Tuesday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. You will need to bring your own sketchbooks, markers, and paint to participate in this class.

H Teen Artist Meetup

Located at the local centre for teenagers, this exciting six-week course lets you hang out with local street art legends. You will practice various skills, from lettering to large murals. Students must buy their own protective masks and gloves before the first lesson, as these are not supplied by us.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a calligraphy and hand-lettering course.

There are descriptions of eight lettering courses.

Decide which lettering course would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Emma wants to learn how to write beautifully using modern brush pens. She plans to produce personal greeting cards for her family’s birthdays. She has a stressful job, so she needs a very calm and peaceful class environment.

2   David is interested in old-fashioned writing using traditional metal dip pens and ink. He wants to design large quotes to hang on his bedroom wall. He is looking for a quiet, relaxing atmosphere where he can gently unwind.

3   Sophia is getting married and wants to design her own elegant wedding invitations. She specifically wants to use colourful brush pens for the lettering. She loves meeting people and hopes the lessons will be lively, chatty, and social.

4   Leo needs to quickly learn how to design digital greeting cards on his tablet for his online business. He doesn’t have much time, so he is looking for a fast-paced, intensive course rather than a slow, relaxing one.

5   Mia wants to create large, beautiful wall posters for her new apartment using thick brush pens. She is a fast learner and prefers an intensive, challenging workshop that teaches a lot of skills in a very short time.

Calligraphy and Hand-Lettering Courses

A Peaceful Pages

Leave your daily worries behind in our calm, quiet studio. You will practice modern lettering using flexible felt-tip markers to produce beautiful folded messages for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries. It is the perfect way to gently unwind and rest your mind while learning a creative new skill at a slow pace.

B Classic Script Studio

Step into our calm, quiet classroom and forget your busy week. We focus on historical lettering styles, using classic liquid ink and metal-tipped tools. Throughout the term, you will create beautiful, large-scale quotes suitable for framing and decorating your house. It is a wonderfully peaceful and soothing artistic experience.

C The Lettering Lounge

Join our noisy, fun-filled workshops where making friends is just as important as the art! You will use brightly coloured marker pens to create stunning, personalised paper items for your big marriage celebration. We encourage lots of talking and laughing, making it a brilliant, energetic night out for everyone.

D Screen & Script

This is a challenging, high-speed workshop for those who want quick results. We skip paper and ink completely, focusing instead on using modern electronic screens and digital drawing tools. You will rapidly learn to design lovely e-messages to send to friends on their birthdays. Be prepared to work hard and fast!

E Bold Strokes Boot Camp

If you want to push your artistic limits, this demanding, quick-moving class is for you! We use modern, thick-tipped ink markers to design massive, eye-catching text pieces to hang up and decorate your home. We cover a huge amount of information quickly, so expect a busy, action-packed learning environment.

F Speedy Greetings

Get ready for a busy, high-energy session! We will teach you how to write beautifully with flexible felt-tip markers. By the end of this rapid, challenging workshop, you will have created several folded birthday messages for your relatives. We move at a very fast speed to ensure you get great results!

G The Inkwell Retreat

Enjoy a highly restful and quiet afternoon in our cozy art room. We will show you how to use old-fashioned metal-tipped ink tools to write beautifully. You will spend the time making lovely little paper notes to wish your friends a happy birthday in a completely stress-free, soothing environment.

H Calm Canvas

Unwind completely in our soft, peaceful studio space. We use colourful, modern marker pens with flexible tips to produce huge, beautiful text designs for framing in your living room. There is no rush here; we encourage you to take your time and enjoy the gentle, soothing atmosphere while creating.

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