Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Performing Arts: Music, Dance, Drama 4

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find an improv comedy workshop to attend.

There are descriptions of eight comedy courses.

Decide which comedy course would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Liam wants to join a workshop where he can practice quick thinking with fast games. He can only attend sessions on Saturdays because of his university studies. He needs a cheap course to save his money.

2   Sophia wants to learn how to make up fun stories completely without scripts. She prefers working in a very small group and can only attend classes on weekday evenings after her office work finishes.

3   Noah is looking for a fun online course so he can learn from home. He wants to focus on creating funny characters that make people laugh. He is only free on weekday mornings.

4   Emma is a teenager looking for a creative program during her summer holiday. She wants to practice quick thinking during scenes and needs the studio to be located close to the central train station.

5   Oliver wants to practice making up comedy scenes completely without a script. He finds large classrooms distracting and prefers private, one-to-one lessons. He is only available to attend on weekend afternoons.

Improv Comedy Workshops

A Fast Tracks Comedy

Train your mind to react instantly with our fast-paced games! This lively course focuses entirely on rapid responses and quick thinking. We meet every Saturday morning. Best of all, our classes are incredibly low-priced, making it the most affordable and wallet-friendly comedy workshop available for young people in the city.

B Creative Minds Studio

Discover the joy of performing completely without a script! We show you how to build scenes from nothing but your own imagination. To ensure individual attention, our evening sessions are strictly limited to tiny teams of four participants. Classes run from Monday to Wednesday after 7 p.m.

C The Digital Smile

Log on from your living room for a brilliant web-based workshop! We focus heavily on the science of humor, teaching you how to invent hilarious characters that guarantee lots of laughing. Our live online sessions take place every Tuesday and Thursday morning, fitting perfectly into your early weekday routine.

D Holiday Action Hub

Make your July and August vacation unforgettable! This high-energy program is strictly for teenagers aged 13 to 17. You will practice quick thinking with spontaneous acting games. Our modern studio is located just a two-minute walk from the main transport station, making it incredibly easy to reach by train.

E Individual Acting Space

Master the art of performing without a written script or memory work. We completely avoid traditional group classrooms, offering private, one-to-one coaching designed around your personal goals. Our custom modules happen every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, giving you a productive weekend experience away from large crowds.

F Elite Performance Group

Train your mind to think rapidly in our top-tier acting class. We focus on fast thinking and spontaneous scene work. Lessons are held every Saturday afternoon in our luxury downtown hall. Please note this is an expensive masterclass with premium fees, intended only for serious career performers.

G Big Stage Fun

Learn to perform confidently without ever using a script! Our popular program helps you invent stories on the spot. Sessions take place every Thursday evening after school. Our massive lecture hall fits up to fifty participants, creating a massive, energetic crowd where you can practice among large numbers of students.

H Modern Text Tutorials

Improve your communication skills over the internet with our popular web-based program. We host live webinars every Monday and Friday morning. The quiet lessons focus entirely on serious presentation techniques and structured public speaking skills, so please note that we do not cover theater comedy or humorous characters.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a magic and illusion course to attend.

There are descriptions of eight magic courses.

Decide which magic course would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Alex wants to learn magic with a pack of cards. He needs to train his hands to move extremely quickly. He is looking for a fun way to entertain his classmates and buddies at the weekend.

2   Bella is interested in the illusion of guessing people’s secret thoughts. She wants to improve her ability to tell good stories while performing. Her dream is to stand on a huge stage in front of hundreds of strangers.

3   Chris wants to learn how to make money disappear. He loves making things and needs to build his own magic equipment. He wants to record his tricks so he can share them on the internet.

4   Dan wants to perform tricks with a pack of cards. He wants to learn how to tell funny jokes during his act. His main goal is to safely entertain young kids at local birthday parties.

5   Eva wants to use normal everyday objects for her illusions. She needs to practice moving her fingers very fast to hide her secrets. She wants to confidently perform outside for people walking past in the city.

Magic Tricks and Illusion Courses

A School of Cards

Grab a standard deck and amaze the people you go to school with! This workshop teaches you the secret to rapid finger movements, ensuring nobody catches how the illusion works. It is the perfect class if you want to show off your new skills at casual parties with your closest mates.

B Stage Speed

Master the classic four suits! We will carefully train your hands to move at lightning speed, making your illusions completely invisible. However, this serious program is strictly for professional competitors who want to win prizes in large theatres, meaning it is not suitable for casual entertaining or home parties.

C Mind Readers

Discover the absolute mystery of knowing what volunteers are secretly thinking! Because this type of magic requires excellent speaking skills, we focus heavily on dramatic storytelling. By the end of the month, you will be completely ready to present your amazing act confidently to massive theatre audiences.

D Living Room Magic

Make silver pieces completely vanish into thin air! In this fun and creative class, you will learn how to glue and cut your own secret boxes. While it is a great skill, we focus purely on entertaining small groups of friends in your living room, rather than preparing for the camera or web.

E Viral Illusions

Learn the incredible secrets of making metal cash completely vanish! We do not buy expensive shop items; instead, you will use raw materials to construct your own secret tools from scratch. Finally, we teach you the best camera angles for uploading flawless performance videos to your social media channels.

F Party Jokers

Grab a standard playing deck and get ready to be absolutely hilarious! We combine classic visual illusions with brilliant comedy to make sure everyone laughs loudly. This specific, fun course is beautifully designed for anyone wanting to safely perform at busy birthday events for energetic groups of little boys and girls.

G City Secrets

You don’t need expensive professional equipment here; simply grab normal items like coffee cups, pens, or newspapers. We focus heavily on performing outside on the pavement for the public. However, instead of quick movements, we rely entirely on slow, mechanical boxes to do all the hard work for you.

H Pocket Speed

Learn to create absolute wonder using basic items you already have in your pockets, like keys, pens or spoons. You will thoroughly train your hands to operate at lightning speed to hide your actions. It is beautifully designed for entertaining excited crowds while standing outside in public parks or on pavements!

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find classical piano lessons.

There are descriptions of eight piano courses.

Decide which piano course would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Lucas wants to learn classical piano by himself with a private teacher. He doesn’t know how to understand written musical notes and wants to learn this. He is busy with school, so he can only practice on Saturdays and Sundays.

2   Sophia hopes to join a class with other teenagers to make new friends. She prefers learning classical songs by listening, rather than reading from a page. She has plenty of free time to practice her instrument every single day.

3   Julian wants private classical piano instruction through video calls from his bedroom. He also wants his teacher to focus on helping him understand traditional written music. He is ready to commit to playing his instrument every single day.

4   Maya needs a professional to come to her house for individual classical training. She plans to take an official music exam soon, so studying written notes is essential. She is highly motivated and promises to train seven days a week.

5   Oliver wants to understand how to read traditional music pages properly. He enjoys learning in a room full of other students. Because he plays football, he can only spend time practicing at the keyboard twice a week.

Classical Piano Lessons

A Weekend Keys

Enjoy exclusive individual attention from our expert instructors at our city studio. We will teach you the basics of understanding printed compositions so you can perform beautiful classical pieces. We only expect you to work on your skills on Saturdays and Sundays, which is perfect for very busy teenagers!

B Melody Makers

Join a room full of fellow music lovers! Our shared classes focus entirely on listening and memorizing traditional piano tunes, so you won’t need to look at any paper. To keep up with the fast pace, participants must sit at their instruments to review the lessons seven days a week.

C Virtual Virtuoso

Connect with a personal instructor via webcam for exclusive classical training. Your dedicated teacher will carefully guide you through the process of translating symbols on a page into beautiful melodies. This is a highly demanding program, requiring you to sit at your keyboard to review your assignments every single day.

D Maestro Direct

Our professional educators will travel directly to your living room for exclusive, individual classical sessions. We specialize in preparing teenagers for formal musical assessments by focusing heavily on reading printed scores correctly. To succeed in this challenging course, you must dedicate time to playing your instrument from Monday to Sunday.

E Classical Together

Discover the joy of classical music alongside several classmates in our large studio. Our friendly teachers will ensure you completely understand how to interpret standard musical symbols on paper. We know you have other hobbies, so we only ask you to review the lesson materials for two evenings a week.

F Elite Piano Studio

Receive one-to-one coaching from a master pianist at our academy. We will train you to sight-read complex classical documents with ease. However, excellence takes extreme dedication. We expect all our learners to spend at least an hour at their keyboard every single afternoon, so this is not for those with limited free time.

G Easy Classical

Learn to play famous classical melodies in a fun, shared environment with other beginners. We do not use any written documents; instead, you will learn by watching and listening to the teacher. Best of all, there is absolutely no requirement to do any training at home between our weekly sessions!

H Home Keys

Enjoy the convenience of a personal tutor arriving at your doorstep. We focus on teaching you classical masterpieces simply by ear, entirely avoiding the stress of printed documents. You will progress quickly, provided you are willing to spend time at your piano practicing the techniques every day of the week.

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