Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Event Planning & E-Services 2

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a website to order custom printed T-shirts.

There are descriptions of eight custom printing websites.

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

1   James needs matching shirts for his basketball team’s match this Friday. He wants to upload his own unique team artwork on the website and requires a special price discount because he is purchasing thirty items at once.

2   Sarah is organizing a school sports day next week. She wants a cheap price for ordering eighty shirts together, but wants to select from ready-made animal graphics on the website rather than creating her own.

3   David wants to buy a single custom shirt as a birthday present for his brother tomorrow. He wants to add his own funny drawing on the website and needs guaranteed next-day delivery for the celebration.

4   Emily wants to buy fifty printed shirts for her music club’s event next month. She needs a lower price for a large group order and wants to upload her own logo, but slow shipping is fine.

5   Michael wants to get one cheap printed shirt to wear to a football match this weekend. He wants to choose a ready-made sports picture from the website and needs the item delivered very quickly.

Custom T-Shirt Printing Websites

A Print Palace

Design your own team gear easily! Our modern website allows you to put your unique drawings online in seconds. We specialize in group orders, offering excellent price reductions when you buy more than twenty items together. Best of all, our express delivery option guarantees your parcel will arrive within forty-eight hours.

B Team Threads

Need clothes for a big group quickly? We offer hundreds of ready-made pictures, from wildlife to sports icons, so you don’t have to create anything yourself. Orders of fifty items or more receive massive discounts. We work fast to ensure your large package is sent immediately and arrives next week.

C The Solo Press

Looking for a unique gift? We focus strictly on single items, so you can buy just one beautiful shirt. Simply put your custom artwork onto our website, and we will print it beautifully. We know birthdays are urgent, so we promise super fast next-day shipping for all individual orders.

D Bulk Creations

We help organizations look great! Upload your business or club logo directly to our web page to create custom clothing. We offer the lowest prices in town for large orders of thirty items or more. Because we focus on bulk printing, our standard delivery takes up to three weeks to arrive.

E Quick Shirt Cafe

Get your event clothing in no time! Browse our huge collection of pre-made graphics and sports templates to find your favorite look instantly without designing anything. We sell individual items at very low prices, making it cheap to buy just one piece. Our ultra-fast courier service delivers everything in days.

F Logo Loft

Share your creativity with the world! Our online design studio makes it simple to upload your unique illustrations and personal artwork. We offer fantastic price drops for schools and large groups buying in bulk. Please note that our machinery is currently being repaired, so all orders require at least six weeks to be delivered.

G The Single Stitch

Express yourself with our lovely collection of classic ready-made patterns and traditional graphics. We cater exclusively to individual shoppers who want to buy just one special item at a time. Because we value high-quality craftsmanship, our slow hand-printing process takes a month before your beautiful item can be shipped out to you.

H Club Colors

Get your school or sports club looking unified ahead of your big event next week! Choose from our wide gallery of standard icons and pre-made team numbers. We offer incredibly fast shipping options to your door. Please note that we charge a fixed high price per item, with no discounts for large orders.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a second-hand selling app to use.

There are descriptions of eight second-hand apps.

Decide which second-hand app would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Lucas has many old jackets and t-shirts he no longer wears and wants to sell them. He needs an app where he can print postage papers at home and easily chat with people interested in his items.

2   Maya wants to sell her unwanted winter coats. She doesn’t own a printer, so she needs a service that provides digital barcodes for shipping. She also wants an app with an automatic translation tool to talk to buyers.

3   Tom wants to sell used designer sneakers and shoes. He needs to contact customers via text inside the app before accepting offers, and wants the app to mail him printed stickers for shipping because he cannot print them himself.

4   Elena wants to sell old baby clothes and toys. She needs to print address sheets from her computer and prefers an app that blocks messages from buyers to avoid wasting her time negotiating item prices.

5   Sam wants to list vintage sports clothing to earn money. He wants a system where the app automatically sends shipping labels to his email, and he needs an instant messaging system to answer buyer questions quickly.

Second-Hand Selling Apps

A ClothClear

ClothClear is the perfect platform to clear out used garments from your wardrobe. Users can easily list used shirts and trousers for cash. The app allows you to download and print your own shipping documents immediately at home. There is also a built-in chat system to discuss prices with shoppers.

B GlobalWear

GlobalWear makes it simple to list pre-owned heavy jackets and autumn outfits. Sellers love our paperless QR codes, which are scanned at the post office so you never need a printer. Our excellent text conversion feature also lets you understand and reply to global shoppers in different languages instantly.

C SoleTrade

SoleTrade focuses entirely on second-hand luxury footwear. Listing your items takes seconds. We feature a private message center to talk to clients before finalizing a deal. If you don’t have a printer, our team will gladly send physical address labels to your home by mail for a small fee.

D KidCycle

KidCycle is designed for listing outgrown children’s outfits and games. Sellers can quickly generate printable delivery labels from any PC connected to a home printer. To save you time, we have a strict no-chat policy, so shoppers cannot send messages to negotiate lower prices for your listings.

E RetroSport

RetroSport is ideal for turning retro athletic wear into cash. Once an item sells, our system will deliver postage labels directly to your inbox for easy home printing. We also include a live notification system so you can reply to shoppers’ inquiries immediately through our smartphone keyboard.

F VintStyle

VintStyle is a great application for selling pre-owned sweaters and jeans. The platform creates home-printable mailing labels automatically as soon as someone buys your item. However, there is no messaging feature available at all, as the app uses a fixed-price system where people buy items instantly without ever talking to the seller.

G TrendSwap

TrendSwap lets you sell used boots and outwear easily. It features an excellent direct-text setup so you can interact with interested people and answer questions about sizing or condition. Please note that we do not generate any digital barcodes or printable documents; sellers must write out addresses by hand.

H LocalMarket

LocalMarket is perfect for selling used children’s toys or old coats to people living nearby. The app features a fantastic message board to chat with local buyers and arrange meetups. Because everything is collected in person, you will never have to worry about printing delivery labels or packaging boxes.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a grocery delivery app to use for their weekly shopping.

There are descriptions of eight grocery delivery apps.

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

1   Anna wants an app where she can choose a precise 1-hour time slot because she has a hectic schedule. She wants to choose her own custom replacements for any missing items before checkout. Since she lives alone, she needs an app with no minimum spend limit.

2   Mark wants to place a very large bulk order, so a high minimum spend is not a problem for him. If any items are missing, he wants the driver to call his phone directly to discuss options. He works night shifts and needs deliveries made after midnight.

3   Chloe wants a service that automatically refunds her money for missing items instead of offering any replacements. She needs to select a strict 1-hour delivery window, wants to pay using a digital wallet, and requires a low minimum spend of around £10.

4   David is looking for an app that offers free delivery once a specific minimum spend is reached. He wants to track his driver on a live map, and prefers the app’s system to automatically swap any out-of-stock products with the closest matching alternative brand.

5   Elena wants to pre-book a specific 1-hour delivery slot a week in advance. If an item is missing, she wants it completely left out of her order without any substitutions or phone calls. She also wants to buy organic produce and needs a low minimum spend.

Grocery Delivery Apps

A SuperCart

Specify the exact 60-minute delivery window that fits your day perfectly. When navigating our digital aisles, you can pre-select your own preferred alternative item for every product just in case it is out of stock. Best of all, we have a zero minimum spend requirement, making it ideal for small, quick orders.

B BulkGrocer

We specialize in large family-sized orders and require a minimum spend of £50 per delivery. If a product you ordered is missing from our shelves, our personal shoppers will phone you directly from the aisle to find a replacement you like. We cater to night owls with delivery slots available until 2 a.m.

C Fresh & Fast

Select a specific 1-hour arrival window to ensure you are home. We know substitutions can be annoying, so any items not in stock are instantly refunded to your account with no replacements sent. We accept all major digital wallets and Apple Pay, and our minimum order value is just £10.

D GreenGo Market

Get your groceries dropped off at a time that suits you. Spend over our minimum limit and your delivery charge is entirely free! You can watch your van approach your house on our real-time interactive tracking map. If something is missing, our smart system automatically replaces it with the closest matching alternative brand.

E EcoBasket

Plan your week early by reserving your preferred 1-hour time slots up to seven days in advance. We operate a strict no-substitution policy, meaning missing items are simply left off your final bill. We focus heavily on items from organic farms, and we keep our minimum spend threshold very low.

F Direct Foods

We offer convenient 1-hour delivery windows throughout the day for our shoppers. Please note that we have a high minimum spend of £40 on all orders. Our system automatically chooses random replacements for missing items, and these cannot be turned off or customized by the user.

G Value Run

Save money with our budget-friendly grocery ranges. We have no minimum spend restrictions on our app, allowing you to buy as little as you want. However, we only offer wide 4-hour delivery blocks rather than short slots, and we do not offer any refunds or replacements for out-of-stock items.

H Choice Delivery

Our app allows you to fully customize your replacement settings for every single product in your basket. We offer fantastic morning delivery options for early risers. Unfortunately, we only offer next-day delivery rather than 1-hour slots, and we maintain a strict minimum spend of £30.

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