The Labyrinth → Reading comprehension → Vocational school

What this corridor works on → Reading comprehension: finding information, finding the structure of an argument, checking a source (levels A2 to B1+). See the official requirements

My pace → You can stop whenever you want: your answers are saved on this device.

CE1

A newspaper article

Press

The Northgate GazetteSaturday 10 October 2026

Local news

Apprentices fix the town’s bikes for free

Every Saturday, mechanics apprentices turn a disused bus shelter into a free repair stand.

By Ruth Ellison

“We get practice, people get their bikes back,” says 18-year-old Aisha Khan. Since March, the team has repaired more than 300 bikes.

Not everyone is happy, though: the owner of a nearby cycle shop complains that the stand “takes customers away”. The college disagrees, arguing that most visitors could not afford a professional repair anyway.

Fictional article written for this exercise (newspaper style).

What is the article about?

A bus shelter is destroyed. Apprentices repair bikes for free. A bike shop is opening.

Why is the bike seller unhappy?

He thinks he will lose customers. The apprentices are noisy. The repairs are badly done.

What is the school’s argument?

The shop is closed on Saturdays. Most visitors could not have paid for a repair. The apprentices work better than the shop.

Situation 1 of 3

CE2

A viral post

Social media

DBDaily Buzz World@DailyBuzzWorld · 3 h

BREAKING: Scientists confirm that drinking coffee makes you live 20 years longer!!! ☕ Share if you love coffee!

45K↻ 12K3.1K

Hhealth_check_uk ✓ The study they mention followed 500 people and found a small link, not 20 extra years. Here’s the original paper.
Jjen_1988 I knew it!!! 3 cups a day for me
MMark_T Who are these “scientists”? No names, no link.

Fictional post written for this exercise.

Why should you be careful with this post?

It talks about coffee. It gives no name and no precise source, and it exaggerates the result. It has few shares.

What does health_check_uk’s comment say?

The study exists but finds a weak link, not 20 extra years of life. Coffee is dangerous. The study proves that people live 20 years longer.

What is the main aim of the post?

To sell coffee. To be shared as much as possible. To give precise information.

Situation 2 of 3

CE3

A job advert

Work situation

Weekend Kitchen Assistant. We are looking for a friendly attitude and a love of good food. Requirements: food hygiene certificate (or willing to get one), available Saturday and Sunday, 8 am to 4 pm. To apply, email a short cover letter (no CV needed) by 15 October.

Job advert (fictional) → The Riverside Café, Bristol

What do you need to send to apply?

Nothing: you just go to the café. A paper CV. A short cover letter by email.

Can someone without a food hygiene certificate apply?

No, never. Only if they send a CV. Yes, if they are ready to get one.

“Friendly attitude” means…

being physically fit. being friendly. wearing smart clothes.

Situation 3 of 3

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