Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Sports, Fitness & Outdoor Skills 4

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a horse riding course for beginners.

There are descriptions of eight horse riding schools.

Decide which horse riding school would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Lucas wants to join a weekend class to discover how to feed and clean horses. He prefers a peaceful farm surrounded by green fields away from the city. Because of his work, he can only attend on Saturday afternoons.

2   Emma is a complete beginner who wants to try riding. She does not own any gear, so the school must supply safety helmets for free. She has a tight budget and needs a very cheap option to save money.

3   Ryan wants to explore quiet forest paths on horseback. He works night shifts, so he is only free on weekday mornings. He finds big groups distracting and is looking for a center that offers private, one-to-one lessons.

4   Chloe is looking for a creative program during her long summer vacation. She wants to understand how to care for sick animals and manage horse behavior. Crucially, the school must provide safety helmets for all young participants.

5   Daniel wants to transiently ride through a scenic country valley. He is eager to learn how to brush and look after the horses before his lesson. He is only free to attend classes on weekday evenings after his office finishes.

Horse Riding Schools

A Weekend Farms

Spend your Saturday afternoons learning at our peaceful countryside farm far from the busy town! Beginners will discover how to brush, feed, and manage horse grooming routines safely. Our afternoon group classes focus heavily on horse care and basic handling, making it a wonderful weekend activity for animal lovers.

B Budget Bridles

Have you always wanted to sit on a horse? Our friendly school offers inexpensive lessons for complete beginners. This low-cost program is perfect for students who want to save money. Best of all, we provide complimentary riding hats and boots to every participant, so you do not need to buy expensive gear.

C Private Trails

Explore beautiful woodland trails on our gentle horses! Running from Monday to Friday at 10 a.m., these peaceful morning sessions are designed to avoid large crowds. We specialize in private, one-to-one coaching, ensuring you get individual attention from your personal guide. It is a relaxing way to enjoy nature before lunch.

D Holiday Horse Academy

Make your long July and August break exciting at our youth camp! Students spend their time learning about animal wellbeing, basic medical care, and how to handle horse behavior safely. Safety is our main priority, so protective riding hats are included for free. It is a fantastic vacation experience for young people.

E Evening Valley Rides

Environmental beauty awaits! Experience the magic of riding through scenic hills and natural trails. Our popular after-work sessions run from Monday to Thursday after 6 p.m. Before mounting, you will spend time in the stables learning daily cleaning and horse grooming routines. It is a wonderful way to relax in the countryside after a busy day.

F Nature Stables

Discover horse care and grooming at our beautiful mountain facility! We teach beginners how to feed and clean horses before taking a peaceful ride through local forests. We meet exclusively on Sunday mornings throughout the spring term. Please remember that all participants must purchase and carry their own protective riding hats.

G City Arenas

Our indoor city center facility offers highly affordable beginner riding packages. These low-cost classes are perfect for people on a tight budget who want to practice near their homes. Please note that lessons take place indoors, and for hygiene reasons, the center does not supply helmets or safety gear.

H Summer Jumpers

Spend your school holiday learning advanced showjumping techniques at our professional school! Running every weekday afternoon in July, we provide protective riding hats and premium saddles at no extra charge. This high-energy program is designed strictly for experienced riders who want to move fast, so no basic horse care is taught.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find an archery course to attend.

There are descriptions of eight archery courses.

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

1   Lucas wants to improve his ability to hit a target perfectly. He has never used a bow, so he needs to learn the essential safety regulations. He is busy studying all week, so he requires a weekend class.

2   Sara wants to build stronger arm and shoulder muscles through regular practice. She already owns a beautiful wooden bow and wants to use it. She works during the day, so she is looking for evening sessions.

3   Max wants to shoot arrows outdoors in a natural forest setting. He doesn’t own any equipment, so the school must provide a bow. He has a short holiday and wants an intensive course lasting exactly one week.

4   Chloe wants to start entering local competitions, so she needs expert advice to shoot much more accurately. She dislikes the cold, so she must practice indoors. As a student, she needs a course that costs very little.

5   Ben is fascinated by how people shot arrows hundreds of years ago. He wants to develop powerful arms and back muscles. Because he travels by train, the practice center must be located right in the middle of town.

Archery Lessons

A Weekend Bulls-Eye

Master the art of keeping completely still and hitting the center of the board every time! We strictly teach you how to handle the equipment without causing any dangerous accidents. Join us on Saturdays and Sundays to learn this exciting sport without affecting your normal weekday routine.

B Night Archers

Get a fantastic workout and develop powerful shoulders after your daily job finishes! Our sessions start after dinner and focus on heavy pulling techniques. Please ensure you pack your personal shooting equipment, as we expect all our members to arrive with their own beautifully crafted strings and arrows.

C Forest Flight Camp

Spend an amazing seven days shooting targets among the beautiful trees. This daily, full-time program is perfectly designed to quickly improve your skills. Don’t worry about buying expensive gear before you arrive; our outdoor club supplies all the high-quality wooden bows and sharp arrows you need for the week.

D Student Target Hub

Do you want to win tournaments by hitting the dead center every single time? Our coaches offer incredible advice to perfect your aim. We practice inside a warm, comfortable sports hall. Better yet, we offer the lowest training fees in the city, making it perfectly affordable for young learners.

E Metro Traditional Bows

Conveniently situated right next to the main railway station, our club is incredibly easy to reach! We focus purely on ancient shooting methods used by medieval knights. Pulling these heavy wooden weapons back requires serious energy, guaranteeing you will quickly develop massive power in your chest and upper back.

F Saturday Shooters

Practice keeping your mind calm to ensure your arrows fly straight and true! We meet every Saturday morning inside our modern sports building, perfectly protecting you from wind and rain. However, please be aware that we do not cover any basic security rules or dangerous equipment handling instructions.

G Central Power Archery

Build incredible physical power by practicing with incredibly heavy strings! Located directly on the main high street, our urban center is very convenient for commuters. However, we do not keep any spare gear, meaning every single participant absolutely must bring their own personal weapon from home to shoot here.

H Wild Night Woods

Enjoy the thrill of shooting arrows deep in the forest under the stars! We provide all the necessary shooting technology, meaning you simply need to show up after dinner. It is a fantastic relaxed hobby that takes place twice a month, but it is not suitable for serious competitors.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a gymnastics or trampolining class to attend.

There are descriptions of eight fitness centers.

Decide which fitness center would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Lucas wants a lively, high-energy class where he can practice jumping on large trampolines. He doesn’t have much money to spend, so he requires a cheap course. He is only free on Friday nights.

2   Sophia hopes to join an indoor gym class with other teenagers to make new friends. She wants an advanced program that focuses strictly on competitive floor routines, balance beams, and bars rather than bouncing.

3   Tom wants to learn the absolute basics of gymnastic movements from the very beginning. He works until late afternoon, so he needs a class after 6 p.m. during the week. He prefers working with a private teacher.

4   Anna and her brother want to practice acrobatics together in an indoor facility. They need a location that is situated very close to a railway stop because their parents cannot drive them there. They prefer weekend sessions.

5   Oliver wants an intensive, full-day summer workshop that finishes completely in a single day so he can learn quickly. He wants to focus on physical flexibility and core strength, and requires an official certificate at the end.

Gymnastics and Trampolining Centers

A Friday Air Hub

Are you looking for a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We host an active bouncing session every Friday evening after school. Our workshops focus entirely on acrobatic leaps on our massive springboards. We keep our entry fees incredibly low, making this the most affordable choice for teenagers on a tight budget.

B Classic Gym Champions

Join a welcoming group of teenagers your own age in our modern indoor laboratory. This high-level course focuses strictly on mastering the balance beam, uneven bars, and Olympic tumbling routines. To ensure great teamwork, participants must dedicate time to group training sessions seven days a week from Monday to Sunday.

C Private Foundations

Learn the essential building blocks of tumbling and body balance safely from the ground up! Our introductory courses are designed specifically for absolute beginners. We offer exclusive one-to-one tutoring after 6.30 p.m. on weekdays, which is perfect for students who are busy with school or chores during the daytime.

D Station Springs

Gather your siblings or friends and head to our indoor acrobatics studio this weekend! We practice fun leaps and tumbling exercises in small groups on Saturdays and Sundays. Our building is located just a short two-minute walk from the central train platforms, so arriving without a vehicle is exceptionally simple.

E The One-Day Academy

Master vital stretching techniques and body power in our rapid eight-hour weekend masterclass! This continuous, single-day experience will challenge your muscles and improve your core physical control. Once you successfully complete the final afternoon challenge, our instructors will award you a formal printed qualification document to show your school.

F Active Evening Bounce

If you want to practice your springboard skills individually, join our personal tutoring sessions. An expert instructor will guide you through complex leaps in our modern workspace. These advanced individual appointments are booked exclusively on Monday and Tuesday nights. Please note that full access requires an expensive monthly membership fee.

G Railside Flippers

Our indoor tumbling center is incredibly convenient to reach, situated right next to the central railway ticket office. We offer standard group workshops for beginners every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon after lunch. Please remember that you must purchase your own uniform, and we do not offer any weekend classes.

H Quick Stamina Hub

Improve your physical power and flexibility during our fast-paced Saturday morning workshops! This shared program is wonderful for making friends while practicing simple tumbling tricks on our soft floor mats. Note that our on-site springboard room is closed, so this class does not include any jumping or high-energy aerial work.

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