B1 Reading: Three Different Vacations (English for Intermediate Learners)
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Level B1 Intermediate English Reading Practice: Three Different Vacations
Read about the vacation experiences of three different people, then answer the questions.
Jason from Glasgow, Scotland
Last year, my girlfriend and I took a plane to Vietnam. We landed in Hanoi, the capital, then spent two weeks exploring as much of the country as we could. By the end of the trip, I was exhausted but impressed. The experience that left the biggest impression on me was the rice fields in the north. Specifically, we visited the famous ones in the region of Sapa. There, we hiked for twelve kilometers through villages, past streams, and up and down hills that were full of rice fields. From a distance, the hills looked like they had giant steps built into them. It was a truly breathtaking landscape that I'll never forget.
Lydia from Detroit, the United States
Two months ago, I went on a cruise to the Bahamas with a couple of friends. It was my first time on a cruise ship, and I think it was probably my last. Before I tell you why, I want to start with the positives. The biggest plus of cruising is the food. The quality, variety, and quantity are absolutely incredible. You can have burgers, sushi, soups, salads, porkchops, noodles—almost anything you can think of. There are also fantastic live theatre shows every evening, including concerts, talent shows, and musicals. Unfortunately, because of the constant motion of the ship, I was seasick for more than half the trip, so I spent most of my time in my cabin.
Quinn from Toronto, Canada
I hate planes, I hate boats, but I love cars. That's why, last summer, I took a road trip across Eastern Canada with three of my friends. It was awesome. We drove through five different provinces in two weeks. We visited the Parliament Building in Ottawa, Ontario. We had smoked meat sandwiches in Montreal, Quebec. And we drove through the gorgeous Atlantic provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. If you like adventure, staying in different hotels, and exploring a lot of new towns and cities in a short amount of time, I highly recommend this type of vacation.
Comprehension Questions
How did Jason feel at the end of his trip?
a) Energized and impressed.
b) Sleepy and upset.
c) Tired and fascinated.
What made the rice fields so impressive?
a) Their size.
b) Their shape.
c) Their colour.
What were the biggest positives on Lydia's cruise?
a) Her friends and the food.
b) The food and entertainment.
c) The boat and live shows.
Where did Lydia spend most of the cruise?
a) Her room.
b) The buffet.
c) The theatre.
Why did Quinn go on a road trip across Eastern Canada?
a) He loves the ocean.
b) He loves Canada.
c) He loves driving.
Which of these is not considered an Atlantic province?
a) Nova Scotia.
b) Quebec.
c) Prince Edward Island.
Answers
c
b
b
a
c
b
This intermediate English reading text is ideal for B1 learners who can hold short conversations about everyday topics and use basic vocabulary with common tenses.
Read the text and answer the comprehension questions. You can also listen to the audio to practice your listening and speaking skills.
For Teachers
You can follow up this reading by asking students these questions:
After reading about three different types of vacations, which type of vacation would you like to experience the most?
What is one of your most memorable vacations?
Have you ever had a bad vacation experience? What happened? Think of Lydia's cruise to give you an example of a bad vacation experience.
Note: This text was written by Alex. It was not generated by AI.
