Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Special Needs & Niche Travel 5

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find an eco-tourism holiday for a zero-waste lifestyle.

There are descriptions of eight eco-travel destinations.

Decide which eco-travel destination would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Tom wants a holiday destination that completely bans plastic packaging. He prefers moving around using bicycles to keep his trip carbon-neutral, and he is eager to take a practical class on decomposing kitchen leftovers.

2   Elena wants an affordable holiday that strictly forbids single-use plastic bottles or bags. She is keen to learn how to turn organic waste into garden fertilizer, and needs cheap accommodation suitable for a low student budget.

3   The Martin family want an eco-trip in a quiet forest location. They require a resort that refuses all plastic containers and includes green, emission-free transport like electric shuttles to explore the nearby wilderness together.

4   Liam loves the sea and wants a beachside holiday reached entirely by emission-free sailing boats. He is determined to join a workshop on breakdown methods for organic food waste, but doesn’t mind if the hotel allows plastic.

5   Sophia wants to stay in a high-quality, luxury eco-hotel that operates completely without plastic. She plans to explore the area using carbon-neutral electric bicycles provided by the property, and prefers a relaxing schedule without any educational workshops.

Eco-Travel Destinations

A Earthly Paradise

Welcome to a truly green stay! We strictly forbid any synthetic wrap or plastic goods on our grounds. Guests explore the beautiful surrounding hills using our complimentary solar-powered bicycles. In the mornings, join our expert gardeners for a hands-on workshop to learn how to turn food waste into natural soil fertilizer.

B Eco-Budget Lodge

This friendly, low-cost lodge is perfect for travelers wanting to save money while protecting nature. We are proud to be entirely plastic-free, asking guests to leave all synthetic packaging behind. Daily classes teach you to decompose kitchen leftovers into rich garden compost. Please note, we do not provide any local transport options.

C Deep Forest Haven

Hidden away in a dense, quiet woodland, our retreat offers ultimate peace. We protect the environment by banning all plastic items and bottles from the property. To help you tour the wild landscape without harmful emissions, we provide free rides in our fully electric wildlife-spotting vans. No cooking or waste workshops are available.

D Ocean Echoes

Located right on the coast, this beachside camp is accessed only by traditional wind-powered sailboats to ensure a zero-carbon journey. Our daily interactive laboratory teaches guests the science of decomposing organic waste at home. While we compost everything, guests are free to bring standard holiday convenience items like plastic bottles.

E Green Luxury Resort

Relax in style at our five-star premium eco-hotel. We offer high-quality service and beautiful rooms completely free from any plastic products or packaging. Guests can stay active by borrowing our carbon-neutral electric bicycles to explore the region independently. We focus entirely on relaxation, so there are no educational classes or workshops here.

F Coastal Green Camp

Enjoy a beautiful holiday right by the sea. We run excellent practical courses where you can master decomposing household food waste into rich garden nutrients. We strive to be green, though plastic items are permitted on site. To visit local sights, guests must travel on our shared regional diesel-powered tourist buses.

G Woodland Luxury

Experience top-tier comfort in our beautiful forest cabins. We provide free transport around the valley in zero-emission electric vehicles, protecting the fresh mountain air. Our luxury facilities include fine dining and premium spa services. Please note that standard plastic water bottles and food wrapping are widely used and accepted across the resort.

H Low-Impact Hostel

This affordable hostel offers cheap beds for eco-conscious students. We host excellent daily activities where you can learn to decompose food scraps into organic fertilizer. While we encourage recycling, we do not restrict plastic bottles on site, and the nearest public transport requires a long journey on traditional petrol-fueled city buses.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a multigenerational holiday for grandparents and grandchildren.

There are descriptions of eight family holiday packages.

Decide which holiday package would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Grandfather Arthur uses a walking stick and needs flat, smooth surfaces everywhere. He wants to bond with his 7-year-old grandson, Leo, through a hands-on creative activity. They also want a professional photographer to take pictures of them working together.

2   Elena wants a trip with her 15-year-old granddaughter, Maya. Elena cannot walk long distances, so she requires golf carts or easy-access transport. They want an interactive storytelling or family history activity to bridge the age gap, plus a formal portrait session in a scenic setting.

3   The Green family includes two grandparents and two young grandchildren aged 5 and 9. They need a site with zero stairs or ramps to accommodate mobility needs. They want a gentle wildlife or animal-interaction activity that suits both ages, and a digital album of photos taken by a staff photographer during the trip.

4   Charles and his 12-year-old granddaughter, Chloe, share a love for music and arts. Charles tires very quickly, so they need a central accommodation where the workshop and dining are on-site with elevator access. They also want a fun, themed photo shoot with costumes.

5   Grandmother Ruth wants to take her 10-year-old grandson, Ben, on an outdoor nature trip. The paths must be paved and easy to navigate. They want to learn about science or space together in an interactive way, and they require a short, professional family photo session at sunset.

Multigenerational Holiday Packages

A The Creative Barn

Perfect for artistic duos! We host hands-on pottery and baking classes designed to bring different generations together. The entire property is single-story with wide, perfectly flat concrete paths, ensuring easy access for anyone with limited mobility. A professional photographer is included in your package to capture high-quality memories of you crafting together.

B Heritage Gardens & Trails

Explore beautiful botanical pathways with our complimentary electric golf carts, available at any time for guests who cannot walk far. We offer an interactive “Family Roots” storytelling and history workshop tailored perfectly for teenagers and grandparents to connect. The package also features a formal portrait session inside our historic, flower-filled greenhouse.

C Safari Springs Lodge

Discover nature safely! Our resort features flat wooden boardwalks and specialized low-step vehicles for gentle, accessible wildlife viewing. Grandparents and young children will love our guided animal-feeding sessions and nature tracking games. A roaming photographer accompanies your tour, providing a complete digital album of your family’s adventure.

D The Melody Manor

This historic estate features an on-site traditional music and instrument-making workshop, perfect for connecting older children and adults through art. All bedrooms, dining areas, and workshops are under one roof with modern elevator access, completely avoiding long, tiring walks. Families will love our signature vintage-costume photo shoot in the grand hall.

E Starry Horizons Park

Bond over science! We feature an indoor planetarium and evening stargazing sessions with interactive touch-screens that engage both kids and adults. Smooth, paved trails make exploring the lakeside environment effortless for older guests. Your stay also includes a twenty-minute sunset photo session with a professional landscape photographer.

F Adventure Peaks Camp

This camp offers exciting rock climbing and mountain biking for energetic grandchildren, while grandparents can relax in a luxury spa. Please note that the mountain terrain is very steep with many rocky stairs, making it unsuitable for those with mobility issues. Guests must bring their own cameras as no photographers are available.

G The Crafty Ocean Resort

Features hands-on beachside painting and clay molding workshops that easily bring grandparents and younger children together. It includes a wonderful, high-quality family photo session on the sand. However, please note that the beach is only reachable via a long, steep flight of stone steps, with no ramp or elevator access.

H History & Highlights Hotel

Located right in the city center with smooth elevator access to all floors and close public transit links. We offer a premium family photo shoot in front of the city’s major historic monuments. However, our daily excursions consist of standard city walking tours and lectures, with no interactive or hands-on activities to bridge the gap for younger grandchildren.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find an extreme climate survival course.

There are descriptions of eight outdoor programs.

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

1   Lucas wants to test himself in hot, dry sands. He wants a guide to show him how to locate safe drinking water from dry ground, and needs psychological training to improve his mental focus and determination.

2   Emma wants a winter challenge in icy, snow-covered mountains. She needs to build her psychological resilience against cold weather panic, and requires an official qualification certificate when the training program finishes.

3   Hugo is looking for a low-cost survival course in a hot, dry climate. He cannot afford an expensive trip but wants to learn vital skills like finding hidden underground water streams to stay alive.

4   Sophia wants to practice surviving in an environment with freezing winds and deep snow. She wants to learn how to get drinkable water from frozen landscapes and can only join a short weekend program.

5   Daniel wants to face a harsh freezing climate with a group of friends. He wants team-building tasks and needs specific psychological training to learn how to control stress and fear during difficult moments.

Extreme Climate Survival Courses

A Desert Mind Challenge

Face the ultimate dry-land adventure across massive hot dunes. Our experienced leaders teach participants how to dig for moisture hidden beneath the parched soil to survive. The program also features specialized classes on keeping deep mental clarity, controlling your thoughts, and staying calm under extreme heat and intense stress.

B Frozen Fortitude

Prepare for a hardcore adventure high up in the icy arctic wind and snow. This course focuses heavily on building your inner mental toughness and confidence against extreme cold. Learn to survive harsh winter blizzards and walk away with a registered survival diploma to prove your success to future employers.

C Budget Sand Survival

This highly affordable course is designed for people who want to save money while exploring hot, empty landscapes. You will spend your days learning how to read the landscape to uncover vital underground water pools. It is an ideal, low-cost trip that teaches essential desert survival rules without charging high fees.

D The Weekend Ice Challenge

Join our intense Saturday and Sunday winter expedition through frozen forests and deep snow. Our guides will teach you how to turn winter ice and frozen ground into clean, liquid hydration for your body. It is a fast, short trip for busy people who want to experience arctic conditions over two days.

E Team Winter Resilience

Test yourself against freezing winter storms together with others. This program focuses entirely on group cooperation and support tasks to help your crew survive harsh mountain winds. Specialized psychology trainers will teach you modern techniques to manage your emotions, defeat internal fear, and stop panic during scary outdoor situations.

F Arctic Hydration Camp

Spend a full week learning how to map and extract liquid water from frozen mountain ground and hard river ice. This cold-weather survival school is excellent for learning technical outdoor skills. Please note that we require a minimum seven-day stay, and all participants must bring their own heavy climbing gear and backpacks.

G Sahara Spirit

Journey deep into the hot, empty dunes for an incredible psychological experience. We focus purely on building your mental energy and strength through deep meditation under the sun. Please note that we do not teach any physical outdoor survival tasks, tracking, or how to hunt for water, so you must bring your own bottles.

H Sub-Zero Skills

Our low-cost winter camp is perfect for learning how to stay alive in freezing landscapes. Master the art of building snow caves and receive a certified survival badge at the end of the course. It is an amazing, cheap program for active people, but we do not feature any team tasks or mental training.

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