Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – TV Programmes & Shows 1

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a television quiz show to watch.

There are descriptions of eight television quiz shows.

Decide which quiz show would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Lucas loves learning about different countries and wants a geography quiz. He wants to watch people win huge amounts of money. He prefers a show that he can watch every single evening after work.

2   Maria is looking for a really funny quiz show that makes her laugh. She specifically wants to watch teams of family members playing together. The questions must test their knowledge about science and the natural world.

3   Sam wants a quiz with extremely difficult questions to test his brain. He enjoys watching clever university students competing against each other. Instead of winning cash, he wants the champions to win an amazing holiday.

4   Emma loves the past and wants a quiz where all the questions are about history. She specifically wants to watch famous celebrities playing. She is busy during the week, so it must be on at the weekend.

5   David wants to watch normal members of the public answering questions about pop music. He loves getting involved, so he needs a show that has a mobile app allowing him to play along at home.

General Knowledge Quiz Shows

A Time Travellers

Join us every Saturday and Sunday evening for this absolutely brilliant entertainment show. Well-known movie stars and famous musicians test their knowledge of past centuries, ancient battles, and old rulers. It is truly fascinating to see which of our favourite public figures knows the most about fascinating historical events.

B Film Fanatics

This laugh-out-loud comedy quiz puts parents and children to the ultimate test. Relatives team up to answer tricky questions. However, instead of biology or physics, all the puzzles are completely focused on Hollywood blockbusters and actors. It is fantastic entertainment for any movie lover wanting a really good laugh.

C Global Brains

Travel the map straight from your sofa! Ordinary players face tough questions about continents, oceans, and foreign nations. Broadcast seven days a week, this exciting television program offers players the chance to take home a massive cash reward of up to one million pounds if they guess everything correctly.

D Planet Earth Quiz

Broadcast every single night of the week, this exciting show takes viewers on a journey across the continents. Normal competitors answer tough questions about capital cities and foreign cultures. However, they play purely for a small plastic trophy, with absolutely no cash rewards given to the ultimate television champion.

E Chart Toppers

Normal guys and girls from the street try to guess the titles of recent hit songs and classic tunes. The best part is that viewers can download our special mobile software to their smartphones. This lets you tap the screen and join the competition directly from your living room!

F The Crazy Lab

You will definitely laugh out loud at this hilarious competition. It features ordinary households working together as a group to answer tricky facts about biology, physics, and wild animals. Hosted by a brilliant stand-up comedian, these parents and kids are guaranteed to provide a very entertaining half hour.

G Brain Busters

Featuring incredibly tough questions that will definitely hurt your head, this intense show offers an amazing two-week beach vacation to the ultimate winner. However, rather than college learners or normal citizens, the competitors are all highly famous sports stars and popular television presenters trying their best to look clever.

H College Challenge

This serious program features some of the absolutely hardest factual puzzles on television. Clever undergraduates from various educational institutions battle it out to prove their intelligence. There are no huge financial rewards given here; instead, the winning scholars receive a fantastic luxury vacation to a beautiful, sunny island resort.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a reality TV talent show to watch.

There are descriptions of eight reality TV talent shows.

Decide which talent show would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Elena loves vocal competitions and wants a show where she can choose the winners from home using her phone. She is very busy with homework, so the programme must be under an hour long.

2   Marcus and Lucas want to watch a modern street dance competition live on Saturday nights. They particularly enjoy seeing legendary pop stars on the panel giving professional feedback to the dancers.

3   The Robinson family wants a fun show featuring both musical acts and dance routines that is completely safe for young children. They enjoy series where contestants compete for a huge money prize.

4   Clara wants an online talent show she can stream at no cost. She loves watching backstage drama and interviews, and wants to interact directly to keep her favorite contestants safe.

5   Oliver wants a show focused on solo pop vocalists receiving high-quality guidance from famous superstars. He is fascinated by seeing the acts practice with experts before they hit the main stage.

Reality TV Talent Shows

A Voice Stars

Look no further if you enjoy tracking great vocal talent! This exciting series challenges performers to hit the perfect notes. Best of all, viewers get to download the free application to choose who stays each week. Every fast-moving episode finishes in forty-five minutes, making it a great, quick watch for your evening break.

B Dance Off

Tune in live every Saturday evening for the most thrilling movement show on television! Top groups perform amazing routines on stage. A group of famous Hollywood performers and pop icons sit at the front to grade each act. It is a loud, energetic night of entertainment that teenage fans will absolutely love.

C Kingdom of Talent

This wonderful variety programme welcomes everyone from solo guitarists to spectacular group gymnasts and performers. It contains zero mature themes or bad language, creating a child-friendly atmosphere for parents. Audiences will love watching these gifted people try to secure the fifty-thousand-pound reward at the grand finale.

D Behind the Curtain

Available to stream on our web page without any paid subscription, this unique series follows young artists trying to make it big. Half of each episode focuses on backstage arguments, preparation rooms, and personal interviews. Viewers can text their support live during the broadcast to save their favorite acts from going home.

E The Perfect Note

This serious musical series looks for the next great individual vocalist. Legendary musicians grade each performance on stage. However, the best part is seeing the contestants work inside rehearsal rooms with professional coaches, learning how to improve their voices and performance style before facing the critical celebrity panel.

F Singing Nation

This massive tournament features exceptional vocalists from around the country. Audiences can dial in live to select the winner. While the musical performances are spectacular, the episodes require a premium sports package to watch and last for two full hours, which might not fit into a busy student schedule.

G Step Up Live

If you adore street choreography, this series is excellent. Famous musical stars judge the routines and offer brilliant advice on stage. The series is broadcast on Tuesday mornings, making it a great daytime show. However, it focuses entirely on the main stage events with no scenes of lessons or preparation.

H Late Night Stars

Performers of all kinds, including dancers and musicians, battle for a one-million-dollar prize in this intense tournament. It is full of thrilling action and high stakes. Due to some frightening themes, loud arguments, and adult humor, it is strictly broadcast late at night and is not suitable for families with children.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a travel and exploration show to watch.

There are descriptions of eight travel shows.

Decide which travel show would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Anna loves learning about tropical islands with beautiful beaches. She wants to see a programme where the presenter eats unusual street meals. Because she doesn’t have much money, she needs tips on how to explore these places cheaply.

2   David and Leo are looking for a show featuring a presenter who tries extreme sports. They prefer episodes set in snowy mountain areas. They are very busy, so the programme must last less than half an hour.

3   Maria wants to watch a series about journeys across huge deserts. She is keen to learn how to cook traditional meals from the locals. She also hopes the show is presented by a well-known Hollywood star.

4   Sam wants to follow a brave explorer who goes deep into underground caves. He is also very interested in seeing the unusual animals that live there. He needs a show he can download and watch on his tablet.

5   Chloe is fascinated by crowded cities in Asia and wants to see their street life. She enjoys watching people taste extremely hot and spicy local dishes. She would specifically like to watch a programme with a female guide.

Travel Shows

A Island Hopping on a Shoestring

Join our host as he travels around beautiful Caribbean coasts without spending much cash. He avoids expensive restaurants, preferring to buy bizarre snacks from local markets to see what they taste like. It is the perfect guide for anyone wanting an amazing sunny holiday for very little.

B Frozen Limits

Follow our fearless guide as he attempts dangerous activities like snowboarding and ice-climbing in the highest, coldest peaks of the Alps. This thrilling series is designed for people with little free time, because each action-packed episode is exactly twenty-five minutes long, bringing you pure excitement very quickly every single week.

C Sands of Time

World-famous movie star Jake Bronson leaves Hollywood behind to travel across the vast, dry Sahara. Along his incredible journey, he stops at traditional villages to prepare regional recipes with the people who live there. It is a fantastic mix of celebrity glamour, endless sand dunes, and delicious culinary education.

D Below the Earth

Watch as a daring adventurer climbs down into some of the deepest, darkest holes on the planet. Along the way, he discovers rare insects and blind fish that survive in the shadows. The entire series is available on our website, ready to save directly to your mobile devices today.

E Urban Asia with Sarah

Presenter Sarah Jenkins takes you straight into the crowded, noisy streets of Tokyo, Bangkok, and Seoul. She is not afraid to burn her tongue, ordering the most fiery bowls of noodles and curries available. It is an amazing look at Eastern urban culture through the eyes of a brilliant woman.

F Luxury Tropics

This series explores the most expensive island resorts in the Pacific Ocean. Our wealthy male presenter stays in five-star hotels and eats incredibly fiery regional curries prepared by top chefs. If you have plenty of money and enjoy a bit of heat in your meals, this is the show for you.

G Wild Peaks

Our brave presenter goes high into the snowy Himalayas to track down rare snow leopards and mountain bears. It is a dangerous environment, but the beautiful camera work makes it worth it. Each feature-length episode lasts for a full hour, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the amazing animals.

H Dry Horizons

Well-known television actor Tom Clarke drives a jeep across the hottest, driest landscapes on Earth. He faces huge sand storms and broken engines in this exciting survival show. While he struggles to find enough water to drink, you will definitely admire his courage in such a harsh, empty environment.

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