Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Performing Arts: Music, Dance, Drama 5

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a DJing and live mixing course.

There are descriptions of eight DJing courses.

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

1   Anna wants to learn how to mix electronic music for late-night venues. She needs to practice on professional CD players and mixers, so the school must provide all the hardware. Because she works during the week, she must attend on Saturdays or Sundays.

2   David is interested in learning how to choose the right songs by watching how people on the dancefloor react. He already has his own decks at home, so he doesn’t need to use the studio’s equipment. He is looking for a one-on-one private lesson.

3   Maya wants to learn the absolute basics of mixing music using computer software. She loves loud, energetic environments and wants a class that feels like a real party. Since she studies all day, she requires an evening course.

4   Leo wants to master the technical side of connecting speakers and amplifiers safely. He is very busy and needs a fast, intensive one-day course. He also really wants to receive a printed certificate at the end to help him get a job.

5   Chloe wants to practice mixing different styles of music in a quiet, relaxed atmosphere without loud distractions. She needs to understand how to read the crowd and change the music to keep people dancing. She relies on the train, so the studio must be near a station.

DJing and Live Mixing Courses

A Weekend Warriors

Get ready for the main stage! This Saturday and Sunday course is perfect for those who want to play in dark, energetic clubs. We focus heavily on mixing modern dance music. You won’t need to buy any expensive gear, as our studio is fully equipped with top-quality professional players and mixers for everyone to use.

B The Silent Studio

Located just two minutes from the central rail platforms, this peaceful course focuses on the psychology of DJing. In our calm environment, you will learn exactly how to watch an audience and change your music style to keep them engaged. We believe in learning the theory before turning up the volume.

C Party Beats

Learn to mix on your laptop! Our lively 7 PM classes are famous for being incredibly noisy, fun, and energetic, perfectly recreating the atmosphere of a busy dancefloor. It’s the ideal place for beginners to start their musical journey after a long day at college. Come and join the fun!

D The Technical Masterclass

Do you want to understand how all the cables work? This eight-hour, single-day event focuses entirely on the difficult hardware side of DJing, teaching you to set up sound systems safely. Everyone who successfully finishes the training receives a formal graduation document, which is excellent for your professional CV.

E Solo Selectors

Do you want to master the art of keeping a dancefloor moving? In this private, individual session, your dedicated tutor will teach you how to analyze an audience’s mood and adjust your playlist perfectly. Because we assume you already own your own gear, we focus purely on your musical choices rather than hardware training.

F Club Ready

Prepare for your first gig! We focus entirely on teaching you how to mix in dark, loud environments. Our massive group classes are full of energy and very noisy. However, because we keep our prices low, we do not provide any equipment; all students must carry their own controllers and laptops to the studio.

G Evening Sound Systems

Join our after-work sessions to learn about speakers and amplifiers! We meet at 6:30 PM to discuss the technical side of live sound. While we do not offer any official paperwork or graduation certificates, you will leave with a deep understanding of how to connect complex audio equipment safely and correctly.

H The DJ Lounge

Located right in the city centre, we offer a highly relaxed, stress-free environment for learning how to mix on professional hardware. We provide all the decks and mixers you need. We focus entirely on the technical skills of beatmatching, rather than discussing how to interact with the audience or read a crowd.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a traditional folk dance class.

There are descriptions of eight folk dance programs.

Decide which folk dance program would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Lucas wants to discover the historical steps from his grandparents’ native country. He is only free on Saturday and Sunday afternoons due to his school schedule. He prefers lively group dances where people practice together in pairs.

2   Chloe hopes to perform with a folk group at upcoming outdoor summer celebrations in town. She wants a class that focuses strictly on couple dancing to attend with her best friend. She is available on weekday evenings after her lessons.

3   Sam wants to prepare for an exciting street party happening in his neighborhood next month. He needs a low-cost class because he has very little money. He can only attend sessions on Monday or Wednesday nights.

4   Lily wants to try energetic traditional styles where couples hold hands and twirl around the room. She is keen to explore various international dance customs from around the globe. Her only free time is on weekday mornings.

5   David is fascinated by old European history and wants to learn traditional regional customs. He is looking for a discounted or free workshop to save his money. He can only join sessions on Saturday or Sunday mornings.

Traditional Folk Dance Programs

A Roots & Steps

Connect with your family history through dance! This workshop focuses on traditional regional movements, exploring generations of cultural heritage. We meet every Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It is a highly interactive environment where students practice steps in couples, changing partners frequently to learn together.

B Festival Spirits

Get ready for the stage! Our lively training sessions prepare you directly to showcase your skills at outdoor neighborhood carnivals and summer events. We focus entirely on duo routines, making it perfect for friends or couples dancing together. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. after your daily commitments.

C Community Beats

Want to dance at the town celebration next month without spending a fortune? This budget-friendly course costs very little, making it excellent for anyone trying to save cash. Learn popular social steps on Monday and Wednesday nights from 7 p.m. onwards. It is the ultimate way to get ready for local street parties!

D Global Twirls

Experience the energy of worldwide folk traditions! This active class explores vibrant rhythms from many different countries across the globe. You will spin and hold hands in couples during these fast-moving routines. Our classes happen every Monday and Friday morning at 10 a.m., providing a creative start to your weekdays.

E Historic Horizons

Step back in time to explore magnificent European traditions from past centuries. This fascinating cultural course is completely free of charge, so you can leave your wallet at home. Our expert historians lead these unique morning sessions every Saturday and Sunday, helping you master ancient regional routines in a calm, welcoming environment.

F Street Dancers

Do you want to perform at massive outdoor city carnivals and regional celebrations this summer? Our popular training sessions run every Monday and Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. We focus entirely on solo line dancing and individual movements, so you do not need to worry about holding hands or finding a teammate to practice with.

G Heritage Mornings

Discover beautiful antique customs and historical steps from across Europe in our beautiful studio. These detailed lessons take place every Saturday and Sunday morning at 9 a.m., allowing you to explore regional history early in the day. Please note this is an expensive masterclass with high fees, intended for dedicated independent solo students.

H Morning Pairs

Enjoy spinning around the room and holding hands in pairs with our energetic folk routines! We explore wonderful creative movements designed for couples working together. Banish the morning blues by joining our classes every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Tickets are quite costly, as our live musical band demands a very premium registration fee.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a voice acting and dubbing course.

There are descriptions of eight voice acting courses.

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

1   Lucas wants to provide voices for cute animated animals. He needs to practice completely changing how he sounds to play multiple parts. He hopes to learn inside a real, professional recording space with top-level equipment.

2   Sara loves foreign animation and wants to record over the original dialogue. She needs to understand how to perfectly match her words to the screen’s mouth movements. She wants advice on building her own audio room at home.

3   Max dreams of acting as brave superheroes in action animations. He needs techniques to make his speaking pitch sound much older and deeper. Because he travels by train, he requires a sound facility located right in the city center.

4   Chloe wants to play funny young children in comedy animations. She makes strange, loud noises and needs to know how to protect her throat from hurting. She prefers a calm sound building situated far away in the quiet countryside.

5   Ben hopes to perform as scary monsters in animated movies. He is eager to learn various regional accents to make his performances unique. He is looking for a place where he can pay to borrow their booths after graduating.

Voice Acting and Dubbing Courses

A Elite Audio Hub

Step into our industry-standard soundrooms! We teach you to heavily manipulate your vocal cords to create a wide variety of completely new sounds. It is perfect for anyone wanting to bring adorable drawn wildlife to life. You will experience what it feels like to work using top-tier broadcast technology.

B Global Screen Audio

Do you love international drawn series? We specialize in teaching you how to perfectly time your English sentences to fit the original character’s moving lips. Furthermore, our experts will guide you on purchasing cheap acoustic foam and microphones to create a brilliant personal recording space in your own bedroom.

C Metro Voice Academy

Situated perfectly next to the main metropolitan railway station, our facility is wonderfully easy to reach! We focus on creating powerful, heroic audio for action-packed drawings. Instructors will show you exactly how to lower your tone to sound mature and strong, ensuring you always command the microphone beautifully.

D Green Fields Speech

Hidden away in peaceful farming fields, our relaxing facility offers the perfect escape. If you want to perform as hilarious, energetic youth in humorous TV shows, join us! We focus heavily on keeping your neck muscles safe, ensuring you never damage your cords while screaming or doing crazy sound effects.

E Dark Arts Dubbing

Bring terrifying villains and creatures to life! We will train your tongue to speak with dialects from all over the world to make your bad guys truly unique. Once you finish our training, graduates are welcome to hire our high-quality soundproof rooms by the hour to record their own projects.

F Pro Reads Studio

Come and study in our highly advanced, professional city facility! We teach our students how to completely disguise their normal speaking style to play a huge range of parts. However, please note that we only train people to read popular audiobooks, so we do not cover any form of animation.

G Eastern Animation Audio

We are the number one place to learn how to translate and act out Japanese series! Instead of worrying about matching lip movements perfectly, we focus entirely on raw emotion. Students are always welcome to pay to use our fantastic sound spaces at the weekends once their educational program is complete.

H Rural Laughs Training

Located deep in a quiet forest, this is a wonderfully calm place to study. We specialize in teaching you how to perform as extremely funny teenagers for humorous television drawings. Our lessons focus completely on improving your comedic timing, rather than covering boring physical safety or breathing exercises.

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