Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Tech, Coding & Digital Skills 4

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find an electronic music production course.

There are descriptions of eight electronic music courses.

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

1   Alex wants to learn how to use DJ software to create his own tracks. He doesn’t own any equipment, so the school must provide headphones. He is busy all week, so he requires a course on Saturdays and Sundays.

2   Sarah loves mixing fast beats for dance parties. She prefers to use her personal headphones during lessons because they are very comfortable. She works during the day and is looking for a class that takes place in the evening.

3   John wants to understand DJ software to perform at live shows. He needs the studio to supply headphones for the students. He prefers to study early in the day, so he needs a morning schedule.

4   Emma is interested in mixing slow beats for relaxing music. She wants to bring her own headphones to the studio. She has a month off work and wants a full-time, intensive course that runs every day.

5   Ryan wants to use DJ software to record local singers. He doesn’t have much money, so he is looking for a discounted course. He also needs the academy to provide headphones for him to use during the sessions.

Electronic Music Production Courses

A Weekend Waves

Discover how to operate modern computer programs for making music! We meet exclusively at the end of the week, giving you plenty of time. Don’t worry about buying listening gear; we supply all the necessary ear devices for our learners in our modern studios. Join us and start your audio journey today!

B Night Grooves

Create high-speed rhythms for the club scene! Our sessions start after dinner, making them perfect for people with daily jobs. We ask all attendees to carry their individual listening equipment to ensure they are comfortable while they combine sounds. Get ready to make the crowd jump with your amazing tunes!

C Early Stage

Prepare to perform on stage in front of big crowds by mastering professional music computer programs. Our lessons take place before lunch, leaving your afternoons free. We hand out top-quality ear gear to everyone who attends, so you just need to arrive with a huge passion for live audio performance.

D Daily Chill

Learn to combine smooth, calm rhythms to produce peaceful audio tracks. This is an intensive program running from Monday to Friday for a whole month. Students must travel with their private listening devices to plug into our studio machines. Immerse yourself completely in the world of relaxing sound creation with us.

E Vocal Tech

Focus on capturing human voices and editing them using the latest audio computer applications. We are currently offering special low prices for beginners on a tight budget. Plus, there is no need to purchase listening equipment, as our studio safely lends excellent ear gear to all our attendees for free.

F Saturday Sounds

Master the best computer applications for making songs in our relaxed weekend workshops. We focus heavily on creating brilliant tracks for video games and films. Please remember to pack your personal listening equipment, as we do not keep any spare ear devices in our recording rooms for students to borrow.

G Dark Rhythms

Want to make energetic, fast-paced rhythms for dance floors? Join our late-night classes, which are brilliant if you work until five. We have a huge collection of top-level ear gear ready for everyone to use, so leave yours safely at home and enjoy our amazing professional studio technology!

H Budget Vocals

Learn how to record fantastic singers without spending a fortune! We have the most affordable fees in the city for audio production. Our morning lessons use great computer programs. However, attendees absolutely must bring their own listening gear, as our academy cannot supply any items for health and safety reasons.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a graphic design workshop.

There are descriptions of eight graphic design courses.

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

1   Elena wants to discover how to design large advertisements for music events. She requires a classroom where the design software is fully provided on their machines. She is only free to attend on Tuesday and Thursday nights.

2   Marco wants to edit his family photos by changing colors and removing backgrounds. He needs a free course where the software is provided on-site, and he can only attend on Saturdays or Sundays.

3   Sarah wants to design logos and artistic covers for books. She would like an advanced class where she can practice on her own portable computer. She can only join sessions on Saturday mornings.

4   Liam needs to create giant signs to advertise his school’s green club. He also wants to learn professional image improvement techniques and hopes to show his completed projects in a gallery show at the end.

5   Yuki wants to start digital painting and illustration from the very beginning. She prefers private, one-to-one lessons rather than working in a large group, and is only available before midday on weekdays.

Graphic Design Courses

A Poster Magic

This course teaches you how to create fantastic signs and advertisements for theater and music events. We provide laptops with all the software installed. Sessions run every Monday and Wednesday evening. At the end of the term, everyone takes home a printed copy of their favorite project to show friends.

B Graphic Foundations

Interested in producing unique branding icons and beautiful artwork for novels? This specialized weekend workshop takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is ideal for students who prefer bringing their own laptops to work on. You will master professional digital tools in a highly creative atmosphere.

C Picture Perfect

Improve your photography skills by learning advanced ways to fix colors and clean up backgrounds in family portraits. This weekend class is completely free of charge for teenagers on Sundays. However, we do not provide computers, so you must bring your own laptop with the software already downloaded before arriving.

D Ad Experts

Discover how to produce eye-catching notices and giant announcements for upcoming concerts. Our classroom features modern computers equipped with all the necessary design programs, so you do not need to buy anything. We meet twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. It is perfect for beginners who want to learn layout rules.

E One-on-One Art

Want to learn digital drawing and painting but feel nervous in groups? We offer exclusive individual tutoring tailored to absolute beginners. Our expert instructor guides you through every step of the creative process. Lessons are booked between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., Monday through Friday. Start your artistic journey today!

F Free Focus

Learn how to adjust colors and erase backgrounds in your images at this fantastic weekend studio. There is absolutely no fee to join our Saturday and Sunday sessions. Best of all, our laboratory provides modern computers loaded with professional photo-editing software ready for you to use during class.

G Digital Artists

This course introduces absolute beginners to the world of digital illustration and computer painting. You will learn basic techniques from helpful teachers. We host our classes on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to midday. All training happens in small groups of twelve students to ensure everyone gets along.

H Media Masters

Master the skills needed to design massive banners and promotional materials for clubs. You will also practice advanced techniques for enhancing images and altering pictures like a professional. The course concludes with an exciting exhibition in our public gallery, allowing you to display your finished projects proudly to friends and family.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a social media marketing course.

There are descriptions of eight marketing courses.

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

1   Anna wants to protect her personal information from hackers while using social media. She also needs help designing a memorable logo for her new page. Because she plays sports all week, she must find a class on Saturday mornings.

2   Tom wants to reach a thousand subscribers without breaking the platform’s rules. He is looking for tips on recording funny short clips. He lives far from the city center, so he needs to study on the internet from home.

3   Lily wants to write interesting text to put under her pictures. She doesn’t own any equipment, so the school must supply a professional camera to practice with. Since she studies all day, she is looking for an evening session.

4   Sam is making a sports page and wants to create a consistent, recognizable style. He also wants advice on responding politely to unkind messages. He doesn’t have any money right now, so the workshop must be completely free.

5   Chloe wants to discover how to cut and mix her short daily vlogs together beautifully. She prefers studying privately with just one teacher. She also absolutely needs an official piece of paper proving she has finished the training.

Social Media Marketing Courses

A Weekend Web Stars

Join us before lunch every Saturday! We will show you how to invent a unique digital image and a recognizable symbol for your profile. Most importantly, we teach you essential privacy settings to ensure your data stays completely secure from online criminals while you post. Perfect for young beginners.

B Positive Profiles

Build a fantastic sports or gaming channel without spending a single penny! This complimentary workshop teaches you how to design a matching, professional theme for your page. Furthermore, our experts share great strategies for dealing with negative replies and rude followers politely, keeping your digital space friendly. Everyone is welcome to join.

C The Viral Video Academy

Learn how to slice and arrange your daily clips into amazing stories! Everyone who completes this term will be handed a formal graduation document for their CV. Please note that our classes are very large and energetic, so you will be learning alongside thirty other enthusiastic teenagers. It is a great place to make friends.

D Digital Growth Hub

Discover how to attract hundreds of new fans to your channel using completely honest, platform-approved methods. You will learn excellent techniques for filming highly amusing clips using just your phone. Best of all, these interactive tutorials are entirely web-based, allowing you to learn from your own bedroom. No travel is required at all.

E Night Owl Creators

Start your creative journey after 6 PM! We focus on helping you craft engaging, interesting sentences to post beneath your photographs. You don’t need to carry any heavy gear to our studio; we hand out top-quality digital photography equipment for everyone to use during the session. Just bring your imagination and we provide the rest.

F Solo Screen Skills

Master the software needed to chop, mix, and improve your daily vlog footage! You will receive one hundred percent personal attention because you work individually with your own dedicated expert. Once your training concludes, we proudly present you with an official printed award confirming your new skills. This is perfect for serious young creators.

G Saturday Success

Start your weekend early with our pre-midday seminars! We will assist you in designing a fantastic, memorable symbol that makes your page stand out. Instead of worrying about passwords or account safety, we focus entirely on tricks to rapidly boost your fan numbers and get more likes. Come and become internet famous with us!

H Friendly Feeds

Keep your internet experience positive! We offer wonderful advice on how to ignore and report unkind people on the internet, ensuring your page remains a happy place. This helpful advice costs absolutely nothing to attend. We focus mostly on taking clear photos rather than creating matching profile designs. Bring your friends along to this great event.

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