Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Local Festivals & Community Events 3

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a vintage car and transport rally to visit.

There are descriptions of eight transport rallies.

Decide which transport rally would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Lucas wants to see classic vehicles that are still working. He loves spending time exploring huge outdoor areas rather than indoor museums. He also hopes to get some free photos of himself to remember the special day.

2   Sara is looking for a rally that features ancient steam engines. As a university student, she needs a budget-friendly entry price. She also prefers a place where an expert guide can lead her around and share facts.

3   Marco is highly interested in vintage motorbikes from the 1960s. He is driving his own vehicle, so he requires a place with unpaid parking. He can only visit late in the evening after finishing his work shift.

4   The Green family wants to look at old public buses used in the past. They are bringing young kids who need interactive games to stay busy, and they need a venue situated very close to a railway station.

5   Elena loves looking at early aircraft and historic flying machines. She wants to buy unique gifts for her friends at a visitor store. Afterwards, she would like to sit down for a delicious hot lunch inside a café.

Vintage Car and Transport Rallies

A The Rolling Field Rally

Come admire some of the most beautiful historic automobiles that still run smoothly! Our entire display is arranged across massive fields under the open sky, allowing you to enjoy fresh air. Best of all, visitors get complimentary professional snapshots as they leave at no extra cost to remember their amazing day out.

B Locomotive Legends

Marvel at our incredible collection of historic locomotives from the past. Our knowledgeable staff lead regular walking groups to explain the fascinating history of these powerful machines. Tickets are quite reasonable, and we offer special low rates for anyone in full-time education. We are located in the deep countryside with zero bus links.

C Night Riders Show

Discover a wonderful display of classic two-wheeled machines and scooters from the twentieth century. We know people have busy days, so we keep our gates unlocked until 11 p.m. Drivers can use our large space to leave their car completely free of charge. Please note that all exhibits are for looking only.

D The City Transit Rally

Explore our fantastic collection of historic double-decker coaches and city transport. Little ones will love the digital puzzle stations and touchscreens designed just for children to keep them entertained. Finding us is incredibly simple, as the venue is situated directly opposite the main train platform. Our onsite restaurant is currently closed.

E Sky High Festival

Take a look at beautiful vintage planes and flying machines from previous decades. Browse our excellent gift shop selling unique souvenirs, postcards, and models to take home. Afterwards, take a break at our lovely café where the restaurant prepares freshly cooked warm plates and delicious drinks. Ramps are available for wheelchairs.

F Heritage Wheels

Wander through our enormous outside park packed with historic sports cars that still run perfectly today. It is a fantastic open space to explore with friends. You can hire cameras here, but please be aware that all digital portraits and printed family photos cost an extra fee before you can take them home.

G Coach Collection

See some beautifully painted public coaches that drove people around decades ago. Our central venue is located right next to the town’s railway terminal, making travel easy. Although we have an excellent shop selling books, children might find the traditional glass cases a bit boring as we lack interactive games or play zones.

H Aviator Wings

Admire an impressive variety of historic aircraft and old military planes. Our helpful guides are ready to answer your questions, and our shop is full of brilliant books and gifts to purchase. However, our kitchen is currently under repair, so we only offer cold drinks and pre-packaged biscuits instead of hot meals.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a charity fun run or walk to take part in.

There are descriptions of eight events.

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

1   The Smith family wants to complete a very short distance because their children are young. They also hope to wear funny costumes during the event. They are only free to take part on a Sunday morning.

2   Lucas wants to raise cash for a wildlife charity. He is looking for a five-kilometre run to test his fitness. He also really wants to receive a special medal at the end to show his friends.

3   Emma works all day, so she needs an event that takes place in the evening. She wants to collect money for a local hospital. She also needs a walk that allows people to bring their dogs.

4   David is looking for a fun walk where he can listen to live bands playing. He wants to help a charity that supports children. As a student, he needs an event that is completely free to enter.

5   Sara is an experienced runner looking for a ten-kilometre race. She wants to support an organization that plants trees and protects the environment. She hopes there will be hot food provided for runners at the finish line.

Charity Fun Runs and Walks

A The Sunday Sprint

Join our quick two-kilometre dash before lunch on the last day of the weekend! It is perfect for little ones. We strongly encourage everyone to dress up as their favourite superhero or cartoon character to add to the fun. All cash collected goes towards improving the community sports club.

B Paws & Feet 5K

Come and test your fitness on this fantastic five-thousand-metre track through the beautiful pine forest. Every runner who successfully crosses the finish line will be given a shiny silver award to wear around their neck. All the cash we collect today will directly help sick and rescued dogs and cats.

C Moonlight March

Start your journey at 8 p.m. and enjoy walking under the stars! This peaceful walk is designed to gather funds for the new doctors and nurses at the city health clinic. You are more than welcome to bring your pet animals along on a lead to enjoy the cool night air.

D Youth Rocks Walk

You do not have to pay a single penny to join this amazing event! As you walk the route, local singers and guitarists will perform fantastic songs to keep you entertained. We are gathering voluntary donations to provide school books, clothes and toys for young boys and girls in need.

E Green Earth Run

Challenge yourself on this long, ten-thousand-metre route across the hills. The money we make will be used to protect wild forests and clean our rivers. After you finish the difficult run, relax in our large tent where chefs will serve delicious warm soups and cooked noodles to all participants.

F The Silly Sunday 10K

Put on a crazy hat or a funny suit and join us before midday this weekend! This event happens on Sunday morning and is a serious ten-kilometre race for experienced adult athletes. We are collecting cash for the local children’s hospital, and everyone gets a shiny award at the end.

G Morning Paws 5K

Bring your furry friends to this fun five-thousand-metre run! We start bright and early at 9 a.m. to enjoy the morning sun. We are raising money to buy medicine for the local animal rescue centre. Unfortunately, we cannot afford to give out any shiny awards or prizes this year.

H The Melody Dash

Listen to fantastic rock bands playing loudly while you walk or run our beautiful route! When you cross the finish line, our chefs will have delicious warm pizzas waiting for you. Tickets cost £15 per person, and all profits help plant new trees in the city park to improve our environment.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a science and technology fair to visit.

There are descriptions of eight science and technology fairs.

Decide which science and technology fair would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Alex loves computer programming and wants to try robot coding at a fair. He is free only on Saturdays due to school. Because he has no money, the event must have free entry.

2   Bella wants to test new high-tech gadgets and devices. She also hopes to listen to a presentation by a famous scientist. Since she does not drive, the venue must be close to a train station.

3   Leo is fascinated by space technology. He wants a hands-on workshop where he can build a model to take home afterwards. His family needs an indoor café at the fair to buy a hot lunch.

4   Mia is on a tight budget and needs a cheap entry ticket. She wants to experiment with writing code for robots and would love to watch an exciting 3D screen show about future cities.

5   Sam wants to try out new electronic gadgets and tools. He is also keen to see inventions that protect the environment. His dad is driving them, so the fair must offer free parking.

Science and Technology Fairs

A Tech Start Fair

Open every weekend, this event is perfect for young programmers. Visitors can join our popular workshops to design movements and write instructions for mechanical machines. Best of all, you do not have to pay a single penny to enter on Saturdays, making it ideal for students with zero budget.

B Future Zone

Come and experiment with the latest modern electronic tools and smart devices before they arrive in shops! Afterwards, head to our main auditorium to enjoy an inspiring talk by a top university researcher. Our entrance is situated directly opposite the central railway platforms, so arriving here is very easy.

C Sky and Beyond

Explore the mysteries of the stars and rockets in our interactive halls! Young scientists can join our creative labs to assemble their own mini rockets and keep them after the fair. When you get hungry, visit our brilliant indoor restaurant which serves delicious warm dishes and fresh snacks all day.

D Innovation Hub

We offer fantastic value with our low-cost student entry tickets, which cost just two pounds. Spend your afternoon testing your coding skills on our friendly automated robots. Finally, put on special glasses in our media theatre to experience a realistic three-dimensional film about our planet’s future. It is a highly recommended activity.

E Eco-Tech Festival

Discover incredible new gadgets, advanced tools, and clever machinery designed to solve global pollution and protect nature. Visitors arriving by car will be pleased to know our large vehicle lot costs absolutely nothing all day. Please bring your own snacks, as our cafeteria is closed for building repairs this season.

F Mega Gizmos

This brilliant fair is packed with high-tech automated machines. Young people can practice writing code to control robot arms and mechanical toys. Reaching us is simple as the city bus stops right outside. While entry costs absolutely nothing for teenagers, please note that we are 

open only from Monday to Friday.

G Tomorrow’s Devices

Come and test amazing new gadgets, smartphones, and digital inventions before they go on sale! Our entire exhibition focuses on green technology and solar power. Reaching us is easy by train as we are next to the station. Tickets are ten pounds per person and there is no parking available.

H Galaxy Explorers

Fascinated by space travel and planets? This interactive event features incredible displays of virtual reality rockets. Children can join our workshop to construct a small plastic star-map to decorate their bedrooms at home. Reaching us is easy by car or bus. Please note that visitors must bring their own drinks and packed lunches.

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