Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Other Food Experiences
Reading 1
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 Which person had a problem with their skin?
(A) Toby (B) Bella (C) Dan
2 Which person travelled to see a doctor?
(A) Toby (B) Bella (C) Dan
3 Which person ate a dessert that had nuts in it?
(A) Toby (B) Bella (C) Dan
4 Which person got some medicine from a teacher?
(A) Toby (B) Bella (C) Dan
5 Which person was at a friend’s home when they became ill?
(A) Toby (B) Bella (C) Dan
6 Which person couldn’t finish a sports activity?
(A) Toby (B) Bella (C) Dan
7 Which person could not take air in easily?
(A) Toby (B) Bella (C) Dan
Eating Peanuts by Accident
Toby
Last weekend, I was visiting my classmate’s apartment to do some homework. His mother gave us some lovely biscuits. I thought they were just chocolate, but they had peanuts inside! A few minutes later, it was very hard for me to breathe. I was so scared. I didn’t get any red marks on my face, but my throat hurt. My friend’s dad immediately drove me to the hospital in his car. The nurses there helped me feel better very quickly.
Bella
I went to a new café for lunch with my family on Sunday. I ordered chicken with a brown sauce, and it looked delicious. I didn’t know the sauce was made with peanuts! While we were eating, big red spots appeared all over my face and arms. It looked terrible, but luckily it was not hard to get air into my mouth. On Monday, I still felt a bit ill during my gymnastics class. My sports coach gave me a special pill to help me.
Dan
We had a big party at school last week because it was the end of the year. Someone brought a lovely chocolate cake. I usually ask before I eat sweet things, but I was hungry and just took a large slice. Soon, my stomach started to hurt a lot. I didn’t need to visit a hospital, but I felt really bad. It happened right before our big football match. Sadly, I had to stop running and sit down for the rest of the game.
ANSWER KEY
1 B 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 A 6 C 7 A
Reading 2
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 Which person has their meal as soon as they get home?
(A) Oliver (B) Maya (C) Lucas
2 Which person gets their soup from a local store?
(A) Oliver (B) Maya (C) Lucas
3 Which person’s meal is prepared by a family member?
(A) Oliver (B) Maya (C) Lucas
4 Which person always has some bread with their soup?
(A) Oliver (B) Maya (C) Lucas
5 Which person prefers their food to have a hot, spicy flavor?
(A) Oliver (B) Maya (C) Lucas
6 Which person enjoys their dinner while looking at a screen?
(A) Oliver (B) Maya (C) Lucas
7 Which person remembers a trip they took when having their soup?
(A) Oliver (B) Maya (C) Lucas
The Joy of Winter Soup
Oliver
When it snows, I love having a large bowl of mushroom soup. My sister never cooks, so I make it myself. The moment I walk through the front door from college, I pour it into a bowl and eat it immediately to get warm. It isn’t spicy at all, but it tastes wonderful. I always make some thick pieces of toast to dip into the dark liquid. It is the perfect meal! The lovely flavour always makes me think about a wonderful skiing vacation I took in the mountains last winter.
Maya
When the temperature drops below zero, my dad prepares a fantastic chicken and tomato meal for the family. We never get our dinners from the supermarket because homemade food is much better. I don’t usually have my food the second I arrive from school; I prefer to have a shower first. After that, I take my hot bowl into the living room. I really enjoy sitting comfortably on the sofa and viewing a funny movie on television while I finish my food.
Lucas
I am not very good at cooking, so on cold winter evenings, I just purchase my favourite vegetable mix from the small shop at the end of my street. To make it taste amazing, I put a lot of chili pepper into the pot. I absolutely love food that burns my mouth a little bit, especially when it is freezing outside! I never have any sandwiches or crackers with it because the soup fills me up. Also, I leave my phone in my bedroom and just enjoy the quiet time at the kitchen table.
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 C 6 B 7 A
Reading 3
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 Who says they are starting to get bored of the prize?
(A) Leo (B) Maya (C) Toby
2 Who got the prize because they finished a meal very fast?
(A) Leo (B) Maya (C) Toby
3 Who was completely surprised that they won?
(A) Leo (B) Maya (C) Toby
4 Who won the competition by writing something?
(A) Leo (B) Maya (C) Toby
5 Who plans to have their classmates over to share the food?
(A) Leo (B) Maya (C) Toby
6 Who won because of a good photograph?
(A) Leo (B) Maya (C) Toby
7 Who gives some of their food to people in their family?
(A) Leo (B) Maya (C) Toby
Winning a Year of Free Pizza
Leo
I got my amazing prize by sending a short story to a local restaurant. I didn’t have to take any pictures or eat a lot of food! At first, getting free dinners was fantastic. I had a slice every single day. But now, after three months, I really want to eat something different! I usually give my boxes to my parents and my younger brother instead. They are still very happy to have it for supper!
Maya
A café in town had a challenge: whoever finished a giant cheese pizza in the shortest time would win a year of free food. I did it in just six minutes! I knew I was going to win because I can eat very quickly. I am definitely not tired of the prize yet, but I can’t eat everything by myself. Next weekend, I am going to ask all my school friends to come to my house. We will watch movies and enjoy the prize together!
Toby
I entered a contest online where we had to snap a great image of ourselves enjoying a slice. My older brother also tried, and his picture was very funny. I was completely shocked when the email arrived saying I was the champion! I really didn’t expect it at all. I don’t give any of the prize to my family because they prefer cooking healthy meals. I usually enjoy my free dinners alone while playing video games, and I still love every bite!
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 B 3 C 4 A 5 B 6 C 7 A