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Team Cinema Choice

The people below are members of the same work team and want to choose a film to watch at the cinema together. Below are descriptions of eight films. Decide which film would be the most suitable for each person. For questions 1-5, choose the correct answer.

Priya

Priya wants an exciting film with lots of action and danger, but she hates anything with horror or monsters. She would like a clear story that is easy to follow after a long day at work.

Marta

Marta loves mystery stories and wants a film that keeps her guessing until the end. She enjoys clever plots and surprising endings. She doesn’t want a comedy or a romance.

Hannah

Hannah has had a stressful week and wants to relax. She likes comedies, especially ones that are not too long. She also prefers films that are suitable for all ages because she may bring her younger cousin with her.

Leo

Leo is studying art and enjoys films with beautiful scenery and strong visual style. He doesn’t want a noisy action film. He would like something calm and thoughtful that he can talk about afterwards.

Omar

Omar loves true stories and enjoys learning something new from films. He is interested in science and technology, and he prefers films that feel realistic rather than fantasy. He doesn’t mind if the film is serious.

Texts

Letters to Summer

This romantic film follows two people who meet during a language course by the sea. They begin as friends, but slowly fall in love while they write letters to each other. The story is gentle and full of emotional conversations, and the ending is hopeful. There is very little action, and the focus is on relationships and personal feelings. Many viewers enjoy the seaside setting and the soft soundtrack. If you like love stories and want something sweet and relaxing, this could be a good choice, but it will not suit people who want mysteries or big excitement.

The Lift Is Broken

This new comedy takes place in one office building where everything goes wrong in a single morning. When the lift stops between floors, strangers from different departments are forced to work together to get out. The jokes are simple and the film moves quickly, so you never feel bored. It is only 92 minutes long, and there is no bad language, so it is fine for families and younger viewers. Although it is funny, it also has a warm message about teamwork and helping others. If you want an easy film that helps you forget your problems for a while, this is a great choice.

Galaxy Warriors

In this big science-fiction adventure, a group of space soldiers fight strange creatures on a distant planet. The film is full of loud battles, special effects, and dramatic music. The story is simple, but it is mainly about fighting and surviving. Some scenes are frightening, with dark caves and unknown monsters appearing suddenly. Fans of fantasy worlds will enjoy the action and the impressive costumes. However, it is not based on real events, and it may be too intense for younger viewers or anyone who dislikes scary creatures and horror-style moments.

The Longest Match

The Longest Match is a sports film about a small basketball team that tries to win a national competition. The training scenes are energetic, and the players learn to trust each other. There are funny moments, but the main focus is on sport and personal goals. You do not need to know much about basketball to understand what is happening, because the film explains the rules clearly. It is inspiring and family-friendly, but it is quite long, with a running time of nearly two and a half hours. It is best for viewers who enjoy sport stories.

Code of Tomorrow

Based on a true story, this drama follows a young engineer who helps build a new computer system that changes hospital care. The film shows how the team solves problems step by step, and it explains the technology in a clear way, without being too difficult. There are no superheroes or magic, and the events are shown in a realistic style. It is serious and sometimes emotional, but it also feels hopeful. After the film, you may want to discuss how science can improve people’s lives. If you like learning from real events, you will enjoy it.

The Missing Key

When a famous violin disappears just before a concert, a young assistant decides to find out who took it. Each character seems to have a reason to lie, and new clues appear in every scene. The film gives you enough information to guess, but it also tricks you with small details, so you may change your mind many times. It is not a love story and it is not played for laughs. The ending is surprising but makes sense when you think back. If you enjoy solving puzzles and being shocked at the final answer, this is for you.

Last Train Out

This action film starts when a group of passengers are trapped on a night train during a city-wide power cut. Two thieves try to steal a special case, but they did not expect a retired police officer to be on board. The story is simple to follow and the scenes are fast, with chases through dark tunnels and across rooftops near the station. There are no monsters, ghosts, or horror surprises—just danger from people and the difficult situation. The film focuses on courage and quick decisions, and it ends with a clear final showdown.

Quiet Rivers

Quiet Rivers is a calm film about a photographer who travels alone through small villages to take pictures of old bridges and river valleys. The director uses long shots and soft music, so the scenery becomes part of the story. There is no fighting or loud action, but there are many moments that make you think about time, memory, and the choices we make. The colours and camera work are especially beautiful, and the film is perfect for viewers who enjoy visual style. After watching, people often talk about what the images mean and how the story is told.

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

  1. Read the five descriptions of people and underline the key words.
  2. 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.
  3. 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’.
  4. 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.
  5. Check that the option you have chosen ts correct by trying to find out why the other options are incorrect.