Reading - People Matching
B1
Cambridge English B1 Exam
For each question, choose the correct answer by matching the people below with the following texts.
Choosing a Camping Trip
The people below are all planning a camping trip with a group. Below are descriptions of eight different camping trips. Decide which trip would be the most suitable for each person. For questions 1-5, choose the correct answer.
Omar
Omar loves adventure and wants a camping trip with challenging activities. He would like to try climbing or canyoning. He is happy to sleep in a tent with basic facilities. He only has three days, so the trip must be short and very active.
Grace
Grace wants a quiet nature break to reduce stress. She would like a small campsite with few people and no loud evening events. She enjoys birdwatching and gentle walks. She prefers a place that does not allow cars inside the camping area.
Tom and Priya
Tom and Priya are responsible for food for the team. They need a trip where they can cook for everyone, so they want a shared kitchen area and a place to buy basic groceries nearby. One person is vegetarian, so they want fresh local vegetables available.
Marta
Marta is bringing her 9-year-old son on the team trip. She needs a family-friendly campsite with safe activities for children during the day. She would like a swimming place nearby. The trip should include an evening campfire event that kids can join.
Lena
Lena is organising a weekend away for her team. She wants an easy trip because some colleagues are new to camping. They need comfortable toilets and showers. She also wants a short guided walk, but no extreme sports. The campsite must be reachable by train.
Texts
Wild Trek Expedition Camp
Wild Trek Expedition Camp is for experienced campers who want to travel far from roads. You hike for four hours with a guide to reach the camp area, carrying your own equipment. There are no showers, and toilets are simple holes in the ground, so you must be comfortable with very basic conditions. The main activity is a long mountain trek on Saturday, with a steep climb and changing weather. There is no phone signal, and the group cooks together on small camping stoves. This trip is peaceful and beautiful, but it is not suitable for beginners or children. It runs for two nights.
City-Edge Glamping Pods
City-Edge Glamping Pods offers small wooden pods with real beds, heating, and private bathrooms. It is close to the city, so it is easy to reach by tram, and you can even order food delivery. However, it is not really a camping experience because you do not use tents or shared outdoor spaces. There are no guided walks or nature sessions, and the area is more like a holiday park than a wild place. Guests often spend the evening watching films inside their pods. It is comfortable and convenient, but it does not suit groups who want to cook together outdoors or enjoy campfires. Weekends are available.
Green Valley Comfort Camp
Green Valley Comfort Camp is designed for people who are new to camping but still want to sleep outdoors. You stay in your own tents, but the site has modern toilets, hot showers, and a small reception open all day. On Saturday morning a local guide leads an easy two-hour walk to a waterfall, with plenty of stops for photos. There are no risky sports here, just nature and relaxation. The campsite is five minutes from the train station, so you don’t need a car. In the evening you can sit in the quiet picnic area or visit a café in the nearby village. This trip runs from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon.
Lakeside Family Fun Camp
Lakeside Family Fun Camp is a friendly campsite next to a safe swimming lake with a lifeguard in summer. Families and teams stay in tents or small cabins. During the day, children can join supervised activities like treasure hunts, simple crafts, and mini sports games. In the evening everyone meets for a campfire with songs and stories, and kids can roast bread on sticks. There are warm showers and clean toilets, plus a small snack shop on site. The village is close for extra food and ice cream. This trip is available for weekends or full weeks, and it is popular, so it can be busy.
Rock and River Challenge
This three-day camping break is for active people who want a full programme. You camp in a simple field next to the river, with basic toilets and cold-water washing only. Each day includes a different adventure: rock climbing with safety equipment, canyoning in a narrow valley, and a fast hike to a high viewpoint. Guides are trained and the pace is strong, so you should be fit. Meals are provided, but there is no kitchen for guests. The nearest town is 30 minutes away by minibus. Evenings are short because the next day starts early. The trip runs from Friday to Sunday.
Coastal Party Camping Weekend
This campsite is next to the beach and is famous for its social atmosphere. On Friday night there is a welcome barbecue with loud music, and on Saturday there is a DJ event that finishes late. The beach is great for swimming, and there are surf lessons for beginners. Toilets and showers are available, but at busy times you may need to wait. There is a small shop selling snacks and drinks, but not much fresh food. Many visitors arrive by car, and cars can park close to the tents. If you want a quiet night’s sleep, this may not be the best choice. The weekend package includes one group meal.
Silent Pines Eco Campsite
Silent Pines is a small eco campsite in a protected forest area. Only twenty tents are allowed, so it never feels crowded. Cars must stay in a parking area outside, and visitors walk ten minutes to their pitch, which keeps the campsite calm. There are no evening parties and quiet hours start at 9 p.m. A volunteer ranger offers a morning birdwatching session and shows guests how to spot local animals without disturbing them. There are marked gentle walking routes, but no organised sports. Facilities are simple but clean, with compost toilets and cold showers. The nearest shop is a 25-minute walk away.
Mountain Kitchen Basecamp
Mountain Kitchen Basecamp is perfect for groups who want to prepare their own meals together. The campsite has a large covered cooking area with gas stoves, sinks, fridges, and big tables, so a whole team can cook at the same time. A small grocery store is across the road, and a local farm sells fresh vegetables every morning, including many vegetarian options. Pitches are flat and close to the kitchen area. There are hot showers and a drying room for wet clothes. There are hiking paths nearby, but no guided tours are included. The campsite is reached by bus, not by train, with the last bus at 6 p.m.
About Reading People Matching — Cambridge English B1
In this Cambridge English B1 Reading People Matching exercise you read descriptions of several people and a set of short texts, then match the most suitable text to each person.
It tests scanning and matching — locating specific information across several texts and checking it against each person's needs and preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reading People Matching?
You match each person to the text (for example a product, place or option) that best suits their described requirements.
What does it test?
Fast, selective reading — scanning for specific details and matching requirements to information spread across texts.
Any tips for People Matching?
Underline the key requirements in each description, then scan the texts for all of them — the right answer matches every requirement, not just one.
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What to do
This task is a long one, so don’t worry, it cannot be done quickly!
Your task is to match eight texts with five people. There are three texts which you will not need.
It’s important to find out what the different people want before you look at the eight texts.
Don’t choose an answer just because it contains the same words as the question. Read the texts carefully to check the meaning is correct.
This part of the test cannot be done quickly because you need to read the details in each text carefully, and you may have to go back to a text and re-read it several times.
When you are sure you have found an answer, you may want to cross out that particular text as you will not need to read it again.
Strategy
- Read the five descriptions of people and underline the key words.
- Now read one description and try to find the matching text. The correct text must have all the points that the person requires. For example, if a person wants a romantic book that is short, you must find a text which matches the two requirements: romantic and short.
- Usually, the correct answer will not contain exactly the same words as the person’s description. You may have to recognize different ways of saying the same thing, for example, ‘love story’ instead of ‘romantic’, and ‘a book | can read quickly’ instead of ‘a short book’.
- If you think that there are two texts that seem to match the same person, read the description and the two texts again carefully. Only ONE text will match ALL of a person’s requirements.
- Check that the option you have chosen ts correct by trying to find out why the other options are incorrect.
