Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Cruises, Boats & Water Transport 4

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a dinner cruise on a city river.

There are descriptions of eight evening boats.

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

1   Anna and Tom want a formal dinner with a starter, main, and dessert. They love listening to musicians playing the saxophone and trumpet. They also want to take photos of the bright city skyscrapers shining in the dark.

2   David prefers serving himself from a large variety of dishes. He wants to sail while the sky turns orange and pink before night falls. He enjoys listening to relaxing classical piano pieces during his trip.

3   Maria is celebrating her birthday with a sit-down, three-part meal. She strictly eats only plant-based food. She wants a completely silent, peaceful boat ride to admire the old, historic bridges without any noisy bands playing.

4   Leo absolutely loves eating fresh fish and prawns. He wants to listen to a lively jazz band with a great singer. He prefers sailing earlier in the evening so he can watch the sun go down.

5   The Smiths want to sit down for a complete, three-part evening dinner. After eating, they want to dance to energetic pop songs mixed by a DJ. They also want to admire the glowing city lights.

City River Dinner Cruises

A Starlight Swing Cruiser

Experience the ultimate evening on the water! Waiters will serve you a delicious sit-down feast featuring three separate plates. As you eat, enjoy the smooth sounds of our talented swing and blues musicians. You will have perfect views of the glowing urban skyline shining against the dark night sky.

B Twilight Harmony Boat

Join our beautiful early evening journey! You can eat as much as you like from our long tables filled with delicious hot and cold food. Relax to the peaceful sounds of beautiful violin and keyboard melodies. It is the perfect chance to watch the clouds turn orange just before dark.

C The Silent Voyage

Enjoy a magical, peaceful journey down the river. We promise a completely quiet atmosphere, free from any live entertainment or noisy bands. Guests receive three beautifully prepared dishes made entirely from fresh vegetables and grains. Outside the window, you can admire the city’s ancient stone river crossings as we sail.

D Ocean Catch Tours

Sail with us during the late afternoon to watch the bright daylight slowly disappear over the horizon. While you admire the colourful sky, our brilliant swing and blues group will play upbeat tunes. Hungry guests will absolutely love our special menu, featuring freshly caught salmon, prawns, and other ocean delights.

E Neon Party Waves

Get ready for a fantastic party on the waves! We serve everyone a delicious starter, a hot main dish, and a sweet treat. Afterwards, head to the dance floor where our expert plays the latest energetic chart hits. You will also love seeing the glittering capital buildings beautifully lit after dark.

F Midday Melody Ship

Enjoy a relaxing weekend trip in the bright afternoon sunshine! This midday journey offers incredible sights of the city’s busy riverbanks in clear daylight. Guests are served a fantastic, traditional menu featuring three distinct courses. Throughout the meal, a talented local group plays smooth saxophone and double bass tunes.

G Brass & Buffet Nights

Experience the magic of the neon lights shining downtown from the open deck of our modern boat. Our excellent brass musicians will entertain you with classic blues and swing songs all night long. For dinner, simply grab a plate and serve yourself from our large, casual bowls of hot food.

H The Grand Classic

This luxurious night-time cruise offers spectacular sights of the brightly lit skyscrapers reflecting in the dark water. You will sit down at formal tables to enjoy three beautiful plates of high-quality food, including meat and fish. To create a calm mood, a relaxing group plays famous historical piano pieces.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a deep-sea fishing charter.

There are descriptions of eight fishing boats.

Decide which fishing boat would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Leo is a beginner who needs a boat where all fishing equipment is supplied. He wants an experienced team to teach him the basics. He also hopes to take the fish he catches back to his hotel.

2   The Martinez family wants a budget-friendly trip that doesn’t cost much. They are bringing their own rods, but they want to keep whatever they catch. They need a morning departure before it gets too hot.

3   Anna brings her own gear but needs a highly experienced crew who knows where the biggest fish hide. She wants a boat that provides a hot lunch on board, and she requires a full-day adventure.

4   Jin and Sam want to try fishing but don’t have any rods or lines, so they need them included. They want to release the fish back into the sea safely. They also need a wheelchair-accessible boat.

5   Chloe wants to celebrate her birthday on a private boat just with her friends. She wants all the fishing gear provided for everyone. She also hopes the crew will prepare and cook their catch right on the deck.

Deep-sea Fishing Charters

A Ocean Master

Perfect for newcomers! We provide all the necessary poles and lines for your trip. Our professional sailors possess years of knowledge and will cheerfully guide you. At the end of the trip, you can pack your ocean prizes into iceboxes to enjoy later at your accommodation.

B Sunrise Seas

Offering highly affordable tickets, this excursion leaves the dock at a bright and early 6 a.m. Guests must carry their own tools and lines onboard. Whatever sea creatures you pull up are absolutely yours to bag, take away, and serve for your own family dinner!

C Deep Blue Giant

This 10-hour daytime journey is for serious sea explorers. Our veteran captains have decades of knowledge tracking massive ocean predators. Bring your own tools for the fight. A freshly cooked midday meal is served warm while you watch the water and wait for a big bite.

D Gentle Waves

This vessel is specially designed with modern ramps and completely flat decks for mobility chairs. We supply all the hooks, nets, and poles you will need. Because we respect the ocean environment, every single creature you pull up must be returned alive to the water immediately.

E Exclusive Catch

Rent our vessel completely for your own personal group party, with no strangers onboard. There’s no need to buy poles or bait, as we hand out top-quality tools to everyone. Best of all, our talented chef will grill your fresh ocean prizes right on the deck!

F The Salty Cook

Share this large public vessel with fifty other tourists for a lively afternoon. We supply every passenger with quality fishing poles and bait so you can travel light. After a fun session, our amazing onboard chefs will fry up your fresh catches for a wonderful shared feast!

G Early Bird Charters

Leaving at dawn, these low-cost trips are perfect for families watching their wallets closely. You will need to bring your own lines and hooks from home. To protect marine life, everything you pull from the water must be put straight back into the sea without exception.

H Captain’s Choice

Join our professional veteran sailors for an exciting eight-hour journey far from the coast. These experts know exactly where the huge sea creatures live. Bring your own equipment and make sure to pack cold sandwiches, as we do not have a kitchen to heat up food.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a pirate-themed boat trip for their children.

There are descriptions of eight pirate boat trips.

Decide which boat trip would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Tom and his friends want to spend the afternoon on the water. They are looking for a trip where they can search for hidden gold. They also want a boat that provides free drinks and biscuits during the journey.

2   Sarah has a large family and needs a boat offering cheap group tickets. She wants the kids to get pirate makeup done on board. She also needs a trip that allows her to bring the family dog.

3   Leo wants to watch performers dressed in traditional pirate clothes. Because the weather might be bad, he requires a boat with an indoor area. He also wants to buy a plastic sword to take home.

4   Mia’s parents want to catch the boat directly from the city’s central harbour. Mia wants to watch a show with real pirate characters, and then go exploring around the ship to find a box of secret jewels.

5   Noah wants to start his adventure early in the morning. He loves music and wants to sing traditional sailing songs with the crew. He also hopes artists can draw pirate flags on his cheeks.

Pirate Boat Adventures

A The Silver Ocean

Set sail every day at 2 p.m. for a fantastic adventure! Your little ones will love exploring the wooden deck to discover a secret box of shiny coins. You won’t get hungry, because complimentary juice and sweet biscuits are handed out to every passenger during this wonderful water journey.

B Family Voyager

Bring everyone along for a wonderful ocean adventure! We offer fantastic price reductions if you are travelling with four or more people. Our talented artists will completely transform your children into fierce sailors using colourful skin designs. Furthermore, your friendly four-legged household animals are completely welcome to join the fun!

C Captain’s Cabin

Step aboard and meet our incredible crew, who wear authentic historical boots and jackets from three hundred years ago! If the weather turns bad, passengers can easily relax in our large, dry enclosed lounge. Before you leave, remember to visit our onboard store to purchase fantastic plastic weapons and maps.

D City Dock Adventures

Departing right from the busy main city docks, this trip is perfect for exciting sightseeing! Your kids will be amazed by our professional theatre staff, who wear fantastic historical outfits while fighting on deck. Afterwards, the children can follow a special map to locate a hidden box of jewels!

E The Early Parrot

Start your day right with our amazing 9 a.m. ocean departure! We have professional makeup workers ready to draw scary scars and beards on your children. During the journey, our captain will teach you all the best traditional ocean tunes, so prepare to use your loud voices together!

F The Afternoon Anchor

Join us after lunch at 3 p.m. for a thrilling journey! We organise an amazing activity where kids follow clues to find a lost chest of gold on the lower deck. Please note that our kitchen is currently closed, so passengers must pack their own food and drinks.

G The Luxury Pearl

Welcome aboard our luxury pirate ship! We happily allow well-behaved dogs to travel with you on the top deck. Kids will absolutely love our cosmetic station, where they get fake scars and moustaches applied. Because this is a premium experience, we do not provide any cheap tickets for large groups.

H The Glass Sail

Departing daily from the main downtown port, this boat features an amazing glass roof to keep you perfectly dry. You will be entertained by talented performers dressed as historical sea captains. However, there are absolutely no activities for finding hidden gold, and we do not sell any gifts or toys.

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