Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Online Shopping & In-store Experiences

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Who paid extra money to get their clothes quickly?

     (A) Emma   (B) David   (C) Sarah

2   Who got their package before the promised day?

     (A) Emma   (B) David   (C) Sarah

3   Who received something they did not order?

     (A) Emma   (B) David   (C) Sarah

4   Who needed their new clothes for a special event?

     (A) Emma   (B) David   (C) Sarah

5   Who did not like the person who brought the package?

     (A) Emma   (B) David   (C) Sarah

6   Who used their phone to see where their clothes were?

     (A) Emma   (B) David   (C) Sarah

7   Who wants to buy more things from this company soon?

     (A) Emma   (B) David   (C) Sarah

Fast Fashion Delivery

Emma

I ordered a lovely dress on Sunday morning. The website told me it would take four days, but I opened my front door and it was there in just two! I was very happy because I needed to wear it to my sister’s wedding at the weekend. The woman who brought the box to my house was smiling and very polite. It is also great that they do not ask for any extra cash for fast shipping. It was completely free!

David

I usually wait a week for online shopping. This time, I needed my new winter coat quickly, so I spent an extra five pounds for next-day shipping. It came exactly on time, not early and not late. The only bad thing was the worker who gave me the bag. He did not say hello or smile, and he seemed very angry. However, the coat is perfect and very warm. I am planning to get some comfortable trousers from their website next week.

Sarah

Their shipping is incredibly fast! I looked at the app on my smartphone all day to follow the truck’s journey to my street. It only took 48 hours. I bought these clothes just for everyday wear, not for a party or anything important. However, when I looked inside the package, there was a big mistake. I asked for a green shirt, but they gave me a black sweater instead! I sent it back yesterday, and I will definitely not use this shop again.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Which person buys food with the money they keep?

     (A) Noah   (B) Emma   (C) Liam

2   Which person sends great offers to their friends?

     (A) Noah   (B) Emma   (C) Liam

3   Which person says that the special words often do not work?

     (A) Noah   (B) Emma   (C) Liam

4   Which person learned how to pay less from a family member?

     (A) Noah   (B) Emma   (C) Liam

5   Which person gets messages with cheaper prices sent to them?

     (A) Noah   (B) Emma   (C) Liam

6   Which person buys things for their hobbies using these deals?

     (A) Noah   (B) Emma   (C) Liam

7   Which person spends hours looking on the internet before paying?

     (A) Noah   (B) Emma   (C) Liam

Hunting for Digital Discount Codes

Noah

I never pay the full price when I buy clothes online. My older sister showed me how to look for digital vouchers, and now I do it every time. However, I often stay on my laptop for a whole afternoon just looking for the best deal. It takes a long time! When I finally find a good one, I use the extra cash I have to order a large pizza. My friends sometimes send me codes to use, but I prefer to find them myself.

Emma

Finding cheaper prices online is so much fun. I don’t need to search the web for hours because my favourite clothes shops send letters directly to my inbox with special sale words. It is so quick! If I see a really amazing price on jackets or shoes, I always text it to my classmates so they can use it too. My brother thinks hunting for discounts is a waste of time, but he spends all his pocket money on fast food instead of nice things!

Liam

I love playing video games, so I am always putting new ones in my online basket. Because games cost a lot, I always look for a cheaper price before I finish my order. The problem is that many times, I type the secret letters into the website, and the price doesn’t change at all. It is very annoying when they fail! Sometimes I ask my family for help to find better deals, but they don’t know much about the internet.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Who asked a person working there for help?

     (A) Max   (B) Lily   (C) Sam

2   Who couldn’t remember where they left their car?

     (A) Max   (B) Lily   (C) Sam

3   Who was unable to find the people they went shopping with?

     (A) Max   (B) Lily   (C) Sam

4   Who used a mobile map to leave the building?

     (A) Max   (B) Lily   (C) Sam

5   Who lost their way while trying to find some food?

     (A) Max   (B) Lily   (C) Sam

6   Who stayed at the shopping centre much longer than they wanted to?

     (A) Max   (B) Lily   (C) Sam

7   Who bought an unexpected item while they were lost?

     (A) Max   (B) Lily   (C) Sam

Getting Lost in the Mall

Max

I went to the new shopping centre yesterday. It has six floors! I was feeling very hungry, so I tried to walk to the top level for a burger. However, I took the wrong stairs and got completely lost. I didn’t have my phone with me to message my mates. While I was trying to find my way out, I saw a cool t-shirt in a shop window and got it! At the end of the day, I went to the basement but spent thirty minutes looking for my vehicle. I totally forgot which door I drove into!

Lily

The mall in my city is like a huge maze. Last Saturday, I went there with my classmates to look at some winter boots. We went into a massive department store on the third floor. There were hundreds of shoppers, and suddenly I was completely alone. I couldn’t see my group anywhere! I didn’t ask anyone in the shops for help. Instead, I opened the internet on my smartphone and followed the digital arrows to the street. I didn’t look for a snack or a vehicle; I just wanted to go home!

Sam

I always lose my way in big places. I only wanted to buy a quick birthday card for my mum. I planned to be there for ten minutes, but I was walking in circles for nearly two hours! My phone battery was dead, so I couldn’t look at an online map. I didn’t want to sit down for a meal; I just wanted the exit. Finally, I found a man in a uniform who cleans the floors. He pointed me to the correct doors. Next time, I will definitely park my car closer to the entrance.

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