Reading&Writing Level B1

This week's fitness class will be half an hour carlier, at 6.30 pm, and in the sports hall, not the gym! Next week's class will be back in the gym at the usual time.

• The fitness class will only last for half an hour this week

• There won't be a fitness class next week

• The fitness class will be somewhere different this week.

Tara, we’ve run out of coffee! Can you get some at the supermarket when you’re coming back from college this afternoon? I’ll pay you back tomorrow.

Daisy

• Give Daisy some money to go to the supermarket

• Go shopping on her way home

• Buy coffee tomorrow

BANK OPENING HOURS

Monday – Friday 9 am to 5 pm

Saturday 9 am to 11 am

The cash machine outside is in use 24 hours

• The cash machine can only be used when the bank is open.

• You can’t go into the bank on Saturday afternoons.

• The bank closes at the same time every day.

Max,

There’s a problem with the shower. You can’t

use it unless you want a cold one! Someone’s

coming to fix it this afternoon, so it’ll be OK

tomorrow.

Mum

• It isn’t possible to have a hot shower this morning.

• Someone is mending the shower at the moment.

• Max will have to take a cold shower tomorrow.

Why has Henry written the text?

Hi Mia,

I might be late for the band practice tonight. I usually get the bus, but there are lots of delays this week.

See you later.

Henry

• to ask which bus he should get to band practice

• to remind Mia about delays on the buses

• to warn Mia that he may not be on time

Chloe enjoys team sports but doesn’t want to play in competitions. She needs a morning class. She doesn’t have much money and can’t afford to buy expensive equipment.

• C Actice plus

  This is a great class for people who enjoy playing sport with others in an informal way. Choose from a range of sports, including 5-a-side football and hockey.Classes are on Saturdays from 9–11 am. We provide balls, hockey sticks, etc. and a monthly report on how your fitness is improving.

• D Water-cise!

  Have fun and get fit at your local sports centre! Classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 6–8 pm. No two classes are the same! We organise regular competitions and also offer individual fitness checks every month, plus the chance to gain progress certificates.

• B Top training!

  Our club offers individual training sessions in the gym, with a personal trainer. The class is ideal for people who enjoy training alone and are keen to improve their fitness, or people who have particular difficulties with their fitness. Classes: every morning 9–11 am.

• A Sport for life!

  ^ Weekly sessions in seven different sports, including squash, tennis and basketball. Do your favourite sport or try new ones each week. Classes take place on Thursdays 3–4 pm and Sundays 2–3.30 pm in Green Park and in the Park Gym. We don’t believe in winners and losers, just having fun!

• E Fitness for All

  If you’re looking for a gentle, low-cost exercise class, Fitness for All offers exercises to improve your strength and confidence slowly. Our trainers are qualified to help with individual problems and can give you extra ideas to try outside the class. No equipment necessary. Classes: every Tuesday from 2–4 pm.

Mike isn’t very fit. He would like to get fitter, but he finds exercise boring. He’s looking for an evening class that is different every week. He’d also like to see how he is improving over time.

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Chloe enjoys team sports but doesn’t want to play in competitions. She needs a morning class. She doesn’t have much money and can’t afford to buy expensive equipment.

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Sofia loves sport but is recovering from a serious injury. She wants to train in the afternoon with someone who understands her injury and can give her advice on exercises she can do at home.

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Jack is very fit and is planning a challenging 200 km run. He wants to train at least twice a week and would like some personal training too. He wants to train indoors and outdoors.

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