Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Birthday Venues & Celebrations 4

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a trampoline park party venue.

There are descriptions of eight trampoline parks.

Decide which trampoline park would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Lucas wants to organize a birthday event where his friends can bounce high and practice flips safely. He needs a separate space just for his group to celebrate afterwards, and because he has a limited budget, it must be cheap.

2   Sara and her twin sister love non-stop, lively games like dodgeball on trampolines. They want to hold their celebration on a weekday afternoon after school. They also require the park to provide printed invitations for their guests.

3   The Taylor family want an active celebration where teenagers and small children can leap around safely. They need their own room to open gifts away from crowds, and since they are driving, they require a free car park.

4   Oliver wants a high-energy celebration with loud music and neon laser lights. He wants to try interactive electronic games while bouncing, and he needs a venue with an indoor cafe that serves a hot lunch for parents.

5   Priya wants a celebration where a friendly coach guides her guests through fun bouncing activities. She needs a dedicated separate room to serve snacks, and because of other sports, she can only hold the event on a Sunday morning.

Trampoline Parks

A The Flip Zone

Come and fly through the air on our soft mats! It is the perfect spot to practice amazing tricks and flips safely. Our affordable birthday packages offer the lowest prices in town. Afterward, your group can relax in your own closed room to enjoy birthday cake in peace.

B Action Bounce

If you enjoy active team matches like basketball and dodgeball, you will love our non-stop movement zones. We organize excellent events from Monday to Friday after 3 p.m. Every booking includes free printed cards to send to your friends. Please note we have no private dining spaces available.

C Super Springs

We offer incredible fun for the entire family, with separate zones for older youth and toddlers to jump safely. Your booking includes an exclusive party room just for your guests to open presents. Visitors will also be pleased to know our large vehicle lot costs absolutely nothing all day.

D Neon Air

Enjoy a lively atmosphere with our booming sound system and glowing neon colors! Young jumpers can test their skills against digital screens and tracking devices connected to our mats. Afterward, parents can sit down in our grand restaurant, which serves delicious warm dishes and hot lunches all day.

E The Jump Academy

Our experienced coordinator will completely direct the bouncing fun and teach your guests great movements. We open from 9 a.m. every Sunday, making us perfect for early weekend events. Every package includes a private celebration space just for your group to eat. We do not offer invitations or cake.

F Pro Jump Centre

Our qualified staff love to help guests practice advanced tricks and flips safely. We provide a magnificent private room for your group to enjoy refreshments after your active session. Please note we are open exclusively from Monday to Friday, and our premium weekend-style packages are quite expensive.

G Glow Arena

Get ready for high-energy team games like basketball under our spectacular disco lights! We play top radio tracks through our booming speakers to keep everyone moving. Our snack stand sells cold drinks and biscuits, but please note there are no hot meals available, and we do not have digital games.

H Family Bounce Park

We provide a safe, active environment where children of all ages can leap and spring together. Arriving by vehicle is simple because our large guest lot costs absolutely nothing. We do not have private rooms, so all groups gather in our popular public seating area to open gifts.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a bowling alley to visit.

There are descriptions of eight bowling alleys.

Decide which bowling alley would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Lucas wants to celebrate his birthday with friends. He needs a venue where bowling footwear is provided for free. He loves playing video games after bowling, and he wants to eat beef patties with chips for dinner.

2   Maria is organising a work party. She is looking for a bowling alley with fun, glowing lights in the evening. She wants to order large pizzas to share, and the place must be near a train station.

3   David wants to take his young kids bowling during the day. He needs a place with special lanes to help children play easily. He is looking for cheap morning prices and a café selling healthy, meat-free meals.

4   Sarah wants to celebrate finishing her exams. She is a beginner and hopes a staff member can teach her how to play. She loves listening to a live DJ, and she needs a large, free parking lot.

5   Jamal wants to rent a completely private bowling space for his college graduation. His friends work late, so the venue must stay open until midnight. He also wants a place that provides a special celebration cake.

Bowling Alley Celebrations

A Strike City

Have a fantastic party at Strike City! There is no extra charge to borrow our special playing boots, so just bring your socks. Afterwards, explore our massive entertainment zone filled with electronic gaming machines. When you feel hungry, our restaurant serves delicious hot meat sandwiches and freshly cooked potato sticks.

B Neon Rollers

Step inside for an amazing night! When the sun goes down, our tracks are illuminated by colourful, bright neon lamps. It is the perfect atmosphere for your group. Share our giant, freshly baked cheese and tomato slices with your friends. Plus, the city railway platforms are just a two-minute walk away!

C Family Bowl Centre

Introduce your little ones to this fantastic sport! We use helpful side rails so young players never miss the target. If you arrive before midday, we offer incredible discounts for families. Our comfortable dining area also features a wonderful menu filled with fresh, plant-based salads and delicious vegetarian dishes.

D The Groove Alley

Never played before? Our friendly instructors will show you the right techniques to hit all the targets! Enjoy an energetic atmosphere as our fantastic musicians mix great tracks live on stage. Driving here is simple, as we have a huge, complimentary space outside for all our guests to leave their vehicles.

E VIP Pins

Celebrate your big occasion in style by booking our exclusive, separate playing tracks, kept away from the busy public crowds. We know people love to stay out, so our doors close at 12 a.m. We will even bake a beautiful, sweet dessert with candles to make your event truly unforgettable!

F Retro Roll

Join us for classic fun! Enjoy our fast-food café serving amazing beef patties and salty potato chips. Challenge your friends in our exciting hall of vintage video machines. Please note that visitors must pay a high rental fee for playing footwear, so we recommend bringing your own flat sports trainers.

G City Centre Strikes

Experience the ultimate weekend party! Our venue stays open well past midnight and features a top live disk jockey playing the latest hits. We offer fantastic private areas for groups. Because we are in the middle of town, there are no spaces for cars, so please use the local bus service.

H The Night Lane

Enjoy a magical experience as our entire building glows in the dark with colorful laser lights. It is incredibly easy to reach us because we are located directly opposite the train ticket office. Our restaurant only serves healthy vegetarian salads and soups, so please eat dinner before your evening party.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a skating rink to visit.

There are descriptions of eight skating rinks.

Decide which skating rink would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Lucas loves cold places and wants to try ice skating for the first time. He doesn’t own his own boots, so he needs to get them there. He also wants to enjoy live DJ music while he practices.

2   Maria is looking for a roller skating rink located outside in the fresh air. She has never skated before and needs an instructor to teach her. She’d also like a café to buy some hot food after.

3   Sam and his friends want to go roller skating for his birthday party. They prefer an indoor place with excellent air-conditioning because they hate getting hot. They are busy during the day and need a venue open late.

4   Elena is an experienced ice skater who wants a special session where she can skate extremely fast. She prefers to practice early in the morning, and she needs somewhere with free parking for her car.

5   David wants to go roller skating with his university classmates. They don’t have much money, so they are looking for student discounts. They love listening to old pop songs from the 1980s while they skate around the rink together.

Skating Rinks

A Frosty’s Arena

Do you want to glide on a frozen surface but don’t have the gear? Don’t worry, we provide footwear in all sizes! Every evening, our fantastic disc jockey plays the latest hits, turning the freezing rink into a massive dance floor. It’s the perfect spot for an energetic night out!

B Sunshine Wheels

Enjoy rolling under the open sky! Our outdoor track is brilliant for enjoying the sunshine. If you are a complete novice, our friendly staff offer excellent basic training classes to get you moving. Afterwards, grab a slice of pizza or a warm burger at our trackside restaurant to regain your energy.

C The Roll Dome

Celebrate your special day with us! We offer fantastic group packages for celebrations. Our indoor roller track features powerful temperature control, so you’ll never feel sweaty or uncomfortable while moving around. We are perfect for night owls, as our doors remain open until midnight every day of the week.

D Silver Blades

We welcome professionals and highly skilled individuals to our “speed hour” starting at 6:00 a.m. daily. It’s an adults-only time on the frozen rink, allowing you to go as quickly as you like. Customers can use our large vehicle area at no extra cost while they enjoy their exercise.

E Retro Rollers

Grab your friends and come roll with us on our classic wooden floor! If you bring your college ID, you will pay less for admission. We specialize in classic tunes, filling the hall with the greatest hits from four decades ago. It is a fantastic trip back in time!

F Ice Beat Club

This is the coolest place in town, literally! Glide across our fantastic frozen surface while our resident music mixer plays amazing tracks to keep you moving. Please note that we do not have an equipment shop, so all visitors must bring their own boots to enter our freezing facility.

G Night Owls Rink

We are the top indoor destination for people who love rolling late! We stay active until 1 a.m. on weekends. It is a brilliant place for celebrations, but be prepared to sweat! We do not have air-conditioning, so the building gets extremely warm when there are large crowds inside.

H Crystal Ice Centre

If you want to move at top speeds on a beautiful frozen surface, our evening “fast tracks” are designed just for you! There is no charge to leave your car outside, making it a cheap trip. These advanced sessions happen strictly after 9:00 p.m., so no beginners will be around.

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