Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Eating Habits & Food

Exercises:   1234

Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Who eats their favorite food with relatives?

     (A) Mateo   (B) Yuna   (C) Kabir

2   Who likes a meal that doesn’t take long to cook?

     (A) Mateo   (B) Yuna   (C) Kabir

3   Which person has a cold drink with their meal?

     (A) Mateo   (B) Yuna   (C) Kabir

4   Who goes to a store near their home to get the food?

     (A) Mateo   (B) Yuna   (C) Kabir

5   Which person likes having their meal outside?

     (A) Mateo   (B) Yuna   (C) Kabir

6   Who puts more vegetables in their food?

     (A) Mateo   (B) Yuna   (C) Kabir

7   Which person chooses this meal on winter days?

     (A) Mateo   (B) Yuna   (C) Kabir

Favorite Spicy Meals

Mateo

My absolute favorite spicy food is Mexican tacos with green jalapeños. The peppers give the meat a fantastic hot taste. It takes a lot of time to prepare everything, so I usually enjoy them at the weekend with my parents and little sister. We always sit at the table in our garden because it is much nicer than being inside the kitchen. I never have ice water with my tacos, even though they are very hot! I just wait a few minutes before eating the next one.

Yuna

I love spicy ramen noodles from Korea. I buy the packets from the small supermarket at the end of my street, so it’s very easy to find. The best thing about this dish is that it is ready in just five minutes! My brother hates hot food, so I usually eat this by myself. I think it is the perfect lunch when it is freezing outside or snowing, because the hot soup makes me feel warm. I don’t put carrots or onions in my bowl, just an egg.

Kabir

For me, nothing is better than a really spicy Indian chicken curry. My grandmother taught me how to make it. To make the dish healthier, I also chop up extra carrots and potatoes and mix them in. The spices can make your mouth burn! Because of this, I always pour myself a large glass of iced sweet milk to have with my meal. Some people love having a barbecue in the sun, but I prefer eating my curry indoors, sitting comfortably on the living room sofa.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Who eats at BBQ restaurants on Saturdays or Sundays?

     (A) Min   (B) Sam   (C) Leo

2   Who says these restaurants are great for chatting?

     (A) Min   (B) Sam   (C) Leo

3   Who doesn’t like cooking their own meal?

     (A) Min   (B) Sam   (C) Leo

4   Who is unhappy about how their clothes smell later?

     (A) Min   (B) Sam   (C) Leo

5   Who enjoys the vegetable plates the most?

     (A) Min   (B) Sam   (C) Leo

6   Who visits these places for birthdays?

     (A) Min   (B) Sam   (C) Leo

7   Who tries to eat as much food as possible?

     (A) Min   (B) Sam   (C) Leo

Eating at Asian BBQ Restaurants

Min

I really love going to Korean BBQ places. The tables are usually round, which makes it very easy to spend a long time talking with all my mates. We usually come here on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening because it is much too busy on Saturdays. Also, we always choose to have our dinners here when someone turns a year older! We bring a large cake and share lots of food. The restaurant gets a bit smoky inside, but I really do not mind because the beef is always delicious.

Sam

Korean BBQ buffets are amazing because I am always very hungry. I try to get five or six plates of pork and chicken without paying extra money! I never go during the week because of school, so my favorite time to visit is at the end of the week. The only bad thing is that my jacket and hair always smell of smoke when I leave. I really hate that! I usually order a few green salads when I sit down, but I am really there for the meat.

Leo

Many of my friends enjoy grilling their own beef at the table, but I am not very good at it. I always burn my dinner! Because of this, I prefer going to places where the waiters prepare everything for you. At Korean BBQ restaurants, you get lots of small side dishes before the main meal. Honestly, those little bowls of carrots, potatoes, and spicy cabbage are the best things on the menu for me. My sister had a lot of them at her party last month!

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Which person eats their food while they are travelling?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Toby

2   Which person enjoys a warm drink to start the day?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Toby

3   Which person prefers their morning meal to be spicy?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Toby

4   Which person gets their breakfast ready before they go to sleep?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Toby

5   Which person finds it hard to eat soon after waking up?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Toby

6   Which person has a type of soup for their first meal?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Toby

7   Which person uses a piece of kitchen equipment to prepare their breakfast?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Toby

A Quick Breakfast

Leo

I am always extremely hungry when I open my eyes, so I need food immediately! I don’t like cold things like cereal or fruit. Instead, I quickly boil a bowl of noodles in hot water. To make it taste better, I always add plenty of chili flakes. I love it when my food is really hot! Some of my friends think it is strange to eat something so strong early in the day, but it wakes me up. I don’t have time to make coffee, so I just have a glass of cold juice with it.

Maya

My mornings are very busy because I always wake up late. I never use the cooker or microwave because there is no time. To save minutes, I make a sandwich in the evening and leave it in the fridge. That way, I can just take it and eat it on my way to the bus stop. I usually have an apple or banana, too. My brother loves having a big bowl of warm soup, but that takes too long for me. I prefer something fast that I can hold in my hand.

Toby

When I get out of bed, I never want to eat. I simply cannot manage a large meal right away. I never prepare anything the night before because I don’t know what I will want. Usually, I just need something quick and sweet. I take some milk from the fridge and heat it in the microwave for two minutes. Then, I mix in some chocolate powder. I sit quietly at the kitchen table and enjoy it. It is much better than trying to eat toast or eggs while running to school!

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