WorksheetsGateway to the World B1+ Unit 2 WB Reading
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 16mins
Look at the photos and the titles of the articles. What do you think is the topic of the articles? Read the articles quickly to check.
Summer holiday fun
New ways to travel in Europe
Teenagers' unusual travel experiences
He cycled across Europe.
Ed (E)
Radu (R)
Both (B)
He camped most of the time.
Ed (E)
Radu (R)
Both (B)
He had a serious delay at one point in his trip.
Ed (E)
Radu (R)
Both (B)
It was the first time someone had done this kind of trip.
Ed (E)
Radu (R)
Both (B)
He slept one night in an unusual place.
Ed (E)
Radu (R)
Both (B)
He posted his adventures on social media.
Ed (E)
Radu (R)
Both (B)
He posted his adventures on social media.
Ed (E)
Radu (R)
Both (B)
His trip involved finding hidden items.
Ed (E)
Radu (R)
Both (B)
Match the underlined words in the articles with the definitions.
started enjoying
got into
a blog that contains mainly video
vlog
a pair of bags fitted to a bicycle and used for carrying things
panniers
produced for an important event to help you remember it
commemorative
at risk, unprotected
vulnerable
4. On a long trip by bike, which of the following factors can be both an advantage and a disadvantage?
Effect on environment
Freedom to go anywhere
Cost
Risk of accident/injury
Effect of weather
Uncontrolled, violent
(a)
Organize these options into the right categories
Effect of weather
Risk of accident/injury
Freedom to go anywhere
Effect on environment
Cost
Freedom to stay anywhere
Risk of losing bike
Transporting everything on bike
What did Ed Pratt use to travel around the world?
A bicycle
A car
A unicycle
A skateboard
How old was Ed Pratt when he started his journey?
16
19
21
25
What is geocaching?
A type of cycling
An outdoor activity using GPS
A cooking competition
A type of hiking
How many kilometers did Radu Clapa plan to travel on his bike tour?
3,000 km
5,000 km
7,800 km
10,000 km
What did Ed Pratt's grandfather design for his journey?
A special bike
A pair of panniers
A GPS device
A tent
What did Ed Pratt aim to raise money for?
A new bike
School in a Bag charity
His university fees
A travel documentary
What problem did Radu Clapa face during his journey?
Lost his GPS
His bike broke
Ran out of food
Got lost
Where did Ed Pratt spend six months during his journey?
Australia
Kazakhstan
New Zealand
Europe
What did Ed Pratt carry with him on his unicycle?
A tent and cooking stove
A GPS and maps
A camera and laptop
A fishing rod and net
How long did it take Ed Pratt to complete his journey?
One year
Two years
Three years
Four years
What did Ed Pratt encounter in Australia?
A desert road
A snowstorm
A flooded river
A mountain pass
What did Radu Clapa use to find geocaches?
A map
A GPS device
A compass
A guidebook
Would you like to have an adventures like these?
Sure!
Never!
