Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Birthday Venues & Celebrations 5

Exercises:   123456

Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a go-karting track to visit.

There are descriptions of eight go-karting tracks.

Decide which go-karting track would be the most suitable for the people below.

1  Tom wants to experience driving at very high speeds. He doesn’t own any safety equipment, so he needs a place that provides head protection. He also wants to buy a hot lunch afterwards.

2   Sara wants to race against her friends and receive a prize on the winner’s stage at the end. She prefers an indoor track. She is driving there and needs a place with free parking.

3   Leo is looking for a slow, beginner-friendly track to learn how to drive safely. He needs a place near a railway station. He also wants to stand on a winner’s stage to take photos.

4   Maya loves fast racing and wants an outdoor track to enjoy the sunshine. She works during the day, so she can only visit in the evening.

5   John needs to borrow a helmet for his race. As a university student, he is looking for a place with special discount tickets. He wants an indoor track.

Go-Karting Tracks

A Velocity Park

If you want to push the pedal and go as quickly as possible, this is the place for you! Guests don’t need to bring anything, as we hand out all the necessary hard hats. Afterwards, relax in our fantastic café serving freshly cooked dishes all afternoon.

B The Covered Circuit

Welcome to the best all-weather, roofed racing centre in the city! After your group finishes their race, the top three drivers will receive shiny cups on our special champion’s steps. Visitors can leave their vehicles in our massive outdoor space without paying a single penny.

C First Gear Track

This is the perfect spot for new drivers! Our vehicles have limited engines, ensuring a safe, gentle ride. You can easily reach us, as the railway platforms are just a two-minute walk away. We even have a fantastic wooden stage where you can take pictures holding the winner’s cup!

D Open Air Motors

Come and enjoy the fresh breeze on our massive track built under the sky. Our vehicles are built for experienced drivers who love travelling at top speeds. We stay open late until 10 p.m. every night, making it the perfect destination after a busy day at work.

E Roof Racing

Stay dry on our fantastic indoor track! We welcome young learners and offer a massive price reduction if you show your college or university ID. You don’t need to own any protective equipment, as we provide all drivers with the required safety headgear before they start the engine.

F City Speedsters

Experience the thrill of our powerful vehicles on our exciting covered track. It is a fantastic place for adults looking for high-speed thrills. Enjoy a delicious hot pizza in our restaurant after your race. Please note that all drivers must arrive with their own protective headgear, as we do not rent equipment.

G Nature Karts

Drive through the beautiful trees on our wonderful outdoor track. We supply all the necessary hard hats for your safety. Our karts are kept at very gentle speeds, making it a relaxing experience. We close promptly at 4 p.m. daily, so we recommend arriving early in the morning.

H The Winner’s Line

Located right next to the central railway station, we offer the most thrilling, high-speed vehicles in the region! After the race, the fastest drivers will be invited to stand on our special champion’s blocks to receive their awards. We are an outdoor track, so please check the weather!

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a pottery painting studio to visit.

There are descriptions of eight pottery painting studios.

Decide which pottery studio would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Lucas wants a calm and relaxing weekend activity to help him stress less. He wants to take his painted bowl home the next day as a gift. He needs to find a studio with special low prices.

2   Emma is looking for a completely quiet space to focus without any loud distractions. She hopes to receive step-by-step painting advice from an expert teacher. She is driving, so she requires a free car park.

3   Wei wants to celebrate with a group of six friends. They are all busy during the daytime, so they need a studio that stays open late into the evening. They want their finished pottery ready to collect within a few days.

4   Sophia wants to find a creative family-friendly workshop for her young children. The kids would love to paint ceramic animal figures. Sophia also wants a studio with an indoor café where they can buy sweet snacks afterwards.

5   Diego is looking for a pottery studio with level ramps and wide doors for his wheelchair. He is only free to visit on Friday mornings. He also hopes to purchase a hot cup of coffee inside the venue.

Pottery Painting Studios

A The Calm Corner

Enjoy a peaceful atmosphere at our studio, designed to help you reduce stress. Visitors love creating unique designs in a quiet environment. Best of all, our highly affordable rates are perfect for anyone on a budget, and your finished ceramic bowl will be fired and ready to pick up tomorrow afternoon!

B Studio Balance

If you need a completely silent room to concentrate, this is the perfect destination. We offer excellent step-by-step guidance from our resident artist to help you learn advanced painting styles. Guests arriving by vehicle can also make use of our large, complimentary visitor lot located directly outside the building.

C Night Owls Pottery

Gather your friends because we happily accommodate large parties and celebrations! We know you have busy daytime schedules, so our doors stay open until 10 p.m. every weekend. Our fast ovens mean your group can come back to collect your beautifully decorated objects after just two days.

D Creature Ceramics

We run brilliant weekend sessions for youngsters to explore their artistic sides. Children will love choosing from our selection of clay puppies and ceramic kittens to decorate with bright colors. Afterwards, parents can relax at our indoor snack bar to enjoy hot tea, delicious sweet cakes, and juices.

E The Friday Hub

Our modern craft space is fully accessible for everyone, featuring smooth level paths and wide ramps for easy entry. Join our special daytime club, which runs every Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. We also have a fresh coffee and tea bar inside to keep you warm while you paint.

F The Slow Glaze

This studio offers a wonderfully calm environment to help you forget about your daily worries. We are proud to offer the cheapest prices in the region for all our ceramic plates and mugs. Please note that our baking process is very slow, so items take three weeks before they are ready to take home.

G Clay Kingdom

Our fully accessible ground-floor building has wide doors and zero stairs. We host amazing children’s workshops where youngsters can paint beautiful ceramic horses, bears, and birds. We are open on Saturdays and Sundays only. Please bring your own food and water, as there are no drinks or snacks sold here.

H Artistic Lessons

Learn amazing new skills from our qualified design teachers in a quiet environment. We offer personal desks for students and stay open late until 9 p.m. on weekdays. We are located right in the busy city center pedestrian zone, so there are no spaces for cars, and guests must arrive by bus.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find an outdoor high-ropes course to visit.

There are descriptions of eight high-ropes centers.

Decide which high-ropes center would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Max is free from Monday to Friday and wants a course with long zip wires. He doesn’t own safety gear, so he needs to rent everything at the center. He is looking for a real adventure high above the forest.

2   Lily and her sister want an affordable weekend activity and love swinging from branch to branch. They don’t have a car, so the high-ropes course must be near a railway station. They enjoy being active in nature.

3   The Green family are very brave and want extreme obstacles that test their courage. They are driving a large van and need a parking space. They also want to bring their own lunch to enjoy on the grass afterwards.

4   Chloe works until late afternoon, so she needs a venue with evening opening hours. She wants an instructor to guide her safely across fast cable rides, and she hopes to buy a professional photograph of her experience.

5   Sam is organizing a weekend trip for ten friends. They love leaping through the forest canopy and need a price reduction for a large booking. They also want to buy hot snacks like burgers at an on-site café.

Outdoor High-Ropes Courses

A Forest Fly

Fly over the valley on our spectacular fast cable rides, the longest in the region! We are open exclusively from Monday to Friday during the daytime. Don’t worry if you don’t have your own safety equipment, as you can hire all necessary gear at our reception desk.

B Monkey Tracks

Climb high above the ground and move from branch to branch on our exciting ropes. It is highly affordable, with special half-price rates on weekends for students. Our main entrance is located just a two-minute walk from the local railway platforms, making it very easy to reach without a vehicle.

C Courage Canyon

This extreme course is designed for bold adventurers ready to test their bravery on terrifying high obstacles. We provide a massive, free lot to leave your car safely outside. After finishing, families can sit on our beautiful lawns to eat their own packed lunches in the sunshine.

D Sunset Gliders

Our lanes remain brightly lit and open until 9 p.m. every weeknight. If you are new to the sport, our qualified coaches will guide you safely across our fast cable slides. Before heading home, visit our media booth to purchase a spectacular printed picture of your flight.

E Tree Canopy Adventures

Spend the weekend leaping through the high forest canopy with your friends. If you make a booking for more than eight people, we offer excellent price reductions. Our busy on-site café also serves great fast food, including fresh beef burgers, pizzas, and hot chips for hungry groups.

F Sky Cables

Enjoy some of the most exciting and longest fast cable rides high above the forest floor. We are open from Monday to Friday for independent travelers. Please note that to maintain low prices, we do not have a gear shop, so all participants must bring their own helmets and gloves.

G The Bold Climb

Are you a fearless person looking for a real challenge to test your courage? These high ropes are perfect for fearless individuals. We feature lovely outdoor lawns where you can eat your own sandwiches. Located in the pedestrian city centre, please arrive by bus as there is no parking nearby.

H Night Clamber

Our high platforms remain open until 10 p.m. every evening for a magical experience under the stars. Explore our difficult tree-swinging routes and capture the memories at our on-site print shop, which sells personal souvenirs. Note that this course is strictly for independent, advanced climbers; no instructors are available.

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