Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Beaches & Waterfront Activities 3

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a beach with horse riding.

There are descriptions of eight beaches.

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

1   Lucas is bringing his two small children. He wants them to try riding a horse for the first time. He needs a beach with very safe, warm water for them to play in, and a café that serves hot lunches.

2   Sarah is a brilliant swimmer and wants to swim long distances in deep sea. She is also an experienced horse rider looking for challenging sessions for adults only. She prefers a peaceful location away from noisy family activities.

3   Diego and his friends are driving to the coast and need somewhere with a large car park. They want to play team sports on the sand and later enjoy a horse ride together as the sun goes down.

4   Mia wants to take beautiful photographs of sea birds and cliffs. She is looking for a guided horse ride suitable for someone who has ridden a little before. She doesn’t drive, so the beach must be near a town.

5   The Patel family want to eat their own prepared sandwiches at wooden tables. The parents are looking for a gentle, relaxing horse ride, while their teenage children want to rent boards and learn how to surf in the waves.

Beaches with Horse Riding

A Silver Wave Coast

You can leave your vehicle right next to the sand at our huge parking area. Visitors love getting together for active games like volleyball and football on the wide beach. Best of all, we offer special guided rides on horseback during the late evening, offering beautiful views of the sunset.

B Horseshoe Cove

Pack your own snacks to eat at the wooden benches overlooking the sea. We offer slow, relaxing horse riding sessions for complete beginners. However, the sea here is completely flat and very deep, making it unsuitable for surfing, though it is a wonderful spot for distance swimmers.

C Whispering Pines Beach

Bring your own lunch and enjoy it in our specially designed outdoor seating area. It’s an exciting spot for older kids, with instructors ready to help them catch the waves on surfboards. Meanwhile, adults can enjoy a very slow, peaceful journey along the water’s edge on our calm, friendly horses.

D Action Beach

This is the most crowded, energetic beach in the area, packed with noisy cafes and screaming children! Strong swimmers will love the deep waters further out from the shore. The local stables offer fantastic, fast-paced riding sessions just for experienced adults, though you must book these advanced classes early.

E Golden Sands

This bay is perfect for young families. When the sea goes out, it leaves behind small areas of heated seawater, ideal for splashing safely. Children can enjoy their first time on a pony with our gentle instructors. Afterwards, enjoy delicious cooked meals at the brilliant restaurant located right on the sand.

F Moonlit Shores

With a massive car park just meters away, this beach is very convenient for drivers. We are famous for our evening horseback trips, where you can ride under the stars. Because the beach is entirely covered in large rocks, it is impossible to play team games or run around.

G Rocky Point Beach

This quiet location is well-known for its calm, relaxed atmosphere, as there are no children’s entertainment facilities. It features deep waters further out, providing excellent opportunities for strong swimmers. Our riding centre offers advanced, fast-paced trails exclusively for grown-ups who already know how to handle a horse confidently.

H Cliffside Bay

Just a five-minute walk from the local high street, this beach is easy to reach without a vehicle. The high rocks are home to amazing wildlife, perfect for taking spectacular pictures. We provide organized group rides for people with some basic riding experience, taking you safely along the beautiful coastline.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a quiet cove beach.

There are descriptions of eight beaches.

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

1   Elena wants a long hike through the trees before reaching the water. She is looking for a completely quiet spot to read her book, and needs a place where she can eat her own packed lunch.

2   Marco wants a short, easy walk through a forest to the sea. He is looking for a peaceful bay to swim safely, and he prefers places where he won’t be able to spend money at cafes.

3   Sarah and John want to ride their mountain bikes through the woods to the beach. They need a silent place to relax, and want to have a barbecue using food they brought with them.

4   David loves photographing birds in the forest on his way to the coast. He wants a very quiet beach with no restaurants, and needs a safe area for his dog to run and play.

5   Anna wants to walk through an ancient forest. She needs a calm beach without any cafes so she can paint the scenery, and she wants to look for interesting rocks and shells on the sand.

Quiet Cove Beaches

A Pine Tree Bay

It takes over an hour to walk along the paths through the thick woods to get here, making it wonderfully silent. It’s a perfect location for concentrating on a good novel. There are no facilities to buy meals, so bring your sandwiches and enjoy them on the sand!

B Little Oak Cove

Just a quick, five-minute stroll under the trees brings you to this calm, hidden beach. The ocean water is perfectly still for swimming safely. You won’t find any shops or hot food stands here, which keeps the area wonderfully relaxing and means you won’t spend any cash!

C Cedar Point

This isolated spot is ideal if you really want total silence to relax. The wide dirt tracks through the trees are perfect for mountain cycling, rather than walking. There are special metal pits provided for cooking your own sausages and burgers, as there are no food shops nearby.

D Whispering Woods Beach

Walk through the trees and look out for rare parrots and owls with your camera! It’s a beautifully still spot without a single café to ruin the atmosphere. It’s also one of the few places on the coast where pets are allowed to exercise freely by the water.

E Fossil Cove

Stroll under trees that are hundreds of years old to reach this completely peaceful bay. Without noisy restaurants, you can sit and create art undisturbed. The shoreline is also famous for the unusual stones and beautiful sea-treasures you can pick up along the water’s edge.

F Silver Birch Shore

After a beautiful walk through the forest, you arrive at this peaceful beach. It’s incredibly quiet and perfect for reading or relaxing in the sun. However, you don’t need to bring lunch, as the fantastic wooden cafe serves delicious hot meals and drinks all afternoon.

G Maple Bay

Ride your bike along the forest paths to reach this popular destination! It’s a busy, lively beach where lots of people come to enjoy the water. You can bring your own meat and vegetables to cook on the public fires provided, instead of buying food from a shop.

H Greenwood Cove

Take a walk through the trees and snap photos of the amazing wildlife and birds living here. It’s a wonderfully calm beach with absolutely no shops or cafes to disturb the peace. Please note, for the safety of the wildlife, animals are strictly forbidden anywhere near the water.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a pebble beach for rock pooling.

There are descriptions of eight pebble beaches.

Decide which pebble beach would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Leo wants to discover small sea creatures like crabs. He is looking for a beach where an expert can teach him about marine life. He also needs a place with a café so he can buy some hot snacks.

2   Maya’s parents want a beach with flat areas so they can walk safely. Maya hopes to collect beautiful shells to take home. The family also needs to rent protective hard boots to wear in the water.

3   Toby is keen on photography and wants to take pictures of unusual fish in the pools. He needs a location that is very peaceful without many people, and it must be a short walk from a railway station.

4   Sarah loves catching tiny fish in rock pools before safely putting them back. She needs to buy a fishing net from a local shop when she arrives. She also prefers a beach that has clean public toilets available.

5   Brothers Ben and Liam want to enter an organized competition to see who can find the most sea creatures. They hope to spot some rare seabirds, and they want a place where they can cook their own barbecue.

Pebble Beaches for Rock Pooling

A Crab Cove

If you want to observe tiny underwater animals, Crab Cove is an excellent choice. We provide afternoon tours with a friendly expert who explains everything about the local marine environment. After your adventure, you can relax at our lovely seaside restaurant, which serves delicious warm meals and hot drinks.

B Pebble Point

Pebble Point is ideal for families because the ground is very smooth and easy to step on. Visitors love searching the shoreline for colourful empty homes left by sea snails to keep as souvenirs. Don’t worry about hurting your feet, as we hire out thick rubber footwear for everyone.

C Hidden Bay

Hidden Bay is a completely silent area, making it brilliant for visitors who hate noisy crowds. The clear water is full of strange swimming creatures, providing amazing opportunities for anyone with a camera. Even better, the beach is located just five minutes away from the main passenger railway stops.

D Sailor’s Rest

Sailor’s Rest is a wonderful spot for discovering little swimming creatures in the water before safely returning them. There is a convenient store right on the sand selling all the catching tools you might need. Visitors will also find excellent, well-maintained washrooms just behind the main tourist information office.

E Gull Beach

Gull Beach hosts exciting weekly contests where young people race to discover the largest number of ocean insects and crabs. Bring your own sausages, because we provide excellent outdoor cooking grills directly on the stones. Don’t forget to look up, as the cliffs are home to several unusual flying creatures!

F Starfish Shores

Starfish Shores is full of amazing marine life like tiny crabs and octopuses. You can spend hours looking in the pools on your own, as there are no organized talks or staff to show you around. When you get hungry, grab a quick sandwich from our wonderful wooden snack hut.

G Shell Seekers Beach

This beautiful rocky beach has very even ground, which makes walking along the coast extremely safe and simple. It is a fantastic place to pick up unusual objects from the sand to take home. However, there are no shops here, so you must arrive wearing your own tough walking shoes.

H Blue Pool Coast

Blue Pool Coast offers lovely deep pools where you can gently catch small swimming animals in your buckets. We have highly rated, modern washroom facilities located right next to the car park. Just remember to bring your own catching equipment from home, as there is nothing for sale nearby.

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