Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Diets & Food Consumption Habits
Reading 1
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 Which person needs to drink a lot after finishing their movie snacks?
(A) Jake (B) Maya (C) Toby
2 Which person eats without thinking when a film gets exciting?
(A) Jake (B) Maya (C) Toby
3 Which person prefers their snacks to have a hot, fiery taste?
(A) Jake (B) Maya (C) Toby
4 Which person tries to keep their snacks a secret from their family?
(A) Jake (B) Maya (C) Toby
5 Which person eats salty food because they feel bored?
(A) Jake (B) Maya (C) Toby
6 Which person tried to stop eating unhealthy food during movies?
(A) Jake (B) Maya (C) Toby
7 Which person eats more unhealthy snacks when they have visitors?
(A) Jake (B) Maya (C) Toby
Too Many Salty Movie Snacks
Jake
I love eating warm popcorn when I watch films. Last month, I decided to only have sweet apples or grapes during movies instead. Sadly, that good idea only lasted for two evenings! Now I’m back to popcorn with extra salt. I usually watch movies with my dad, but he never shares my snacks. My biggest problem is watching action or horror films. When the story gets fast and scary, my hand just moves to my mouth. I finish the whole bowl without even looking at it!
Maya
I know salty snacks aren’t great for my body, but I don’t care. My favourite movie food is Mexican corn chips covered in jalapeños and spicy salsa. I love that burning feeling in my mouth! However, by the end of the film, my throat always feels completely dry, and I have to run to the kitchen for lots of cold juice. If I watch a movie alone, I don’t eat much. But when my classmates come to my house for a movie night, we usually empty three or four large bowls together!
Toby
My favourite movie snacks are potato crisps. I usually buy the large family packets from the supermarket. Before the movie starts, I put them under my bed so my hungry little brothers don’t see them! I always drink a large glass of cola with my crisps. I don’t watch fast or scary movies; I prefer slow comedies. Actually, if a story isn’t very interesting, I usually just open another packet of crisps to give myself something to do. It’s a bad habit, but the salt makes the movie better!
ANSWER KEY
1 B 2 A 3 B 4 C 5 C 6 A 7 B
Reading 2
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 Which milk comes in a pack that is good for the planet?
(A) GreenPasture (B) PureFarm (C) EcoDairy
2 Which milk is the cheapest to buy?
(A) GreenPasture (B) PureFarm (C) EcoDairy
3 Which milk can you keep for many weeks without it going bad?
(A) GreenPasture (B) PureFarm (C) EcoDairy
4 Which milk has something extra inside to change the taste?
(A) GreenPasture (B) PureFarm (C) EcoDairy
5 Which milk can be hard to buy because few supermarkets sell it?
(A) GreenPasture (B) PureFarm (C) EcoDairy
6 Which milk has a lot of fat inside it?
(A) GreenPasture (B) PureFarm (C) EcoDairy
7 Which milk comes from cows that live close to the writer’s home?
(A) GreenPasture (B) PureFarm (C) EcoDairy
Organic Milk Reviews
GreenPasture
I always look for GreenPasture when I visit the supermarket. The price is very low, so it helps me save money when I do the weekly shopping. I love it because it is not thin at all; there is a rich, heavy layer of yellow cream right at the top. It comes from a famous place far away, but it always tastes wonderful. The plastic bottle it comes in looks very nice on the breakfast table, but be careful because you must finish it within two days before it goes bad.
PureFarm
PureFarm is a brilliant choice for breakfast. The best part is that it is produced by animals on a small farm just a ten-minute drive from my house. They remove most of the cream to make it light, but my children still love this one because the makers include a sweet vanilla flavor inside. It is a bit expensive compared to other options, but I do not mind. Instead of using a standard
plastic bottle, it comes in a brown paper carton that is completely safe for the earth.
EcoDairy
EcoDairy is a unique product. You can leave it in your kitchen cupboard for three months and it will still taste fresh when you open it. They do not add any fruit or sweet flavors, so it just tastes like pure milk. The only problem is that almost no big stores have it on their shelves, so I have to drive to a tiny organic shop in another village to get it. It costs more than PureFarm, but it is excellent to keep for days when you run out.
ANSWER KEY
1 B 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 C 6 A 7 B
Reading 3
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 Who eats sweet things on Sundays?
(A) Leo (B) Maya (C) Toby
2 Who cooks their own healthy meals from Monday to Friday?
(A) Leo (B) Maya (C) Toby
3 Who goes out to eat with their parents at the weekend?
(A) Leo (B) Maya (C) Toby
4 Who takes good food from home to eat at school?
(A) Leo (B) Maya (C) Toby
5 Who plays a sport at the weekend to stay fit?
(A) Leo (B) Maya (C) Toby
6 Who feels sick after having a lot of bad food?
(A) Leo (B) Maya (C) Toby
7 Who says their school lunches are not very healthy?
(A) Leo (B) Maya (C) Toby
Balancing healthy and junk food
Leo
I always try to eat well on weekdays. I don’t eat the meals in the school dining hall because they are expensive. Instead, I put an apple and some nuts in my bag every morning to eat between classes. My dad makes great dinners, usually chicken and vegetables. I play football on Tuesdays, which keeps me active. But when the weekend arrives, I relax! I love burgers, but I usually have them on Saturday afternoon. Then, on the last day of the week, I always enjoy some chocolate or a big slice of cake.
Maya
I love fast food, but I know it is bad for me. So, from Monday to Friday, I prepare my own salads and cook fish for myself. I never take snacks to school because I am too busy. On Saturday mornings, I meet my friends at the shopping centre and we always buy hot dogs and ice cream. I never feel ill because I don’t eat too much. To make sure I keep my body strong, I go swimming for an hour on Saturday afternoons. It is the perfect way to stay fit after eating junk food!
Toby
During the week, it is hard to eat well. The meals they serve in the student canteen are full of fat and salt, so I try to just have a small sandwich. I don’t cook at home, but my mum makes lots of healthy soups. On Saturdays, my mum, dad and I always visit a local café for a big pizza or burgers. I really enjoy it, but I have to be careful. If I have too many chips or sweet dri
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 B 3 C 4 A 5 B 6 C 7 C