Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Subjects & Classroom Activities
Reading 1
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 Which person learned new skills from the internet?
(A) Tom (B) Sarah (C) David
2 Which person made a website about a sport?
(A) Tom (B) Sarah (C) David
3 Which person received advice from a relative?
(A) Tom (B) Sarah (C) David
4 Which person made sure their website worked well on mobile phones?
(A) Tom (B) Sarah (C) David
5 Which person added their own photographs to the website?
(A) Tom (B) Sarah (C) David
6 Which person felt writing the information was the hardest part?
(A) Tom (B) Sarah (C) David
7 Which person used a program to make building the website easier?
(A) Tom (B) Sarah (C) David
Designing a Website
Tom
For my IT project, I made a website about my local football team. I didn’t write the computer code myself because I thought it would be too hard. Instead, I used a free program online. It gives you pages that are already built, and you just put your information in. I worked with a classmate, and we spent a lot of time taking photos at the matches to put on our site. We got a very good mark for it!
Sarah
I wanted to build my website with no help from special programs. I learned how to write the code by watching lots of videos on the internet. It took a long time, but it was really fun to see it working. My website is a blog about my favourite cakes and recipes. I wanted to make sure it was easy to read on a smartphone, not just on a big computer screen. My teacher really loved the bright colours I used.
David
My older brother is a web designer, so I asked him to give me some tips for my school project. He showed me how to choose the right colours and fonts so the text is clear to read. My website is about different history video games. The most difficult thing was typing the text for each page, so I did it very slowly. I didn’t use any real pictures because I prefer to use my own drawings instead.
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 Who hopes to read more stories by the same writer?
(A) Lucas (B) Sophie (C) Jamal
2 Who used a screen to read their book?
(A) Lucas (B) Sophie (C) Jamal
3 Who thinks their book had too many pages?
(A) Lucas (B) Sophie (C) Jamal
4 Who got their book without paying for it?
(A) Lucas (B) Sophie (C) Jamal
5 Who read the story together with someone at home?
(A) Lucas (B) Sophie (C) Jamal
6 Who saw a movie about the story before reading it?
(A) Lucas (B) Sophie (C) Jamal
7 Who needed time to understand the old vocabulary?
(A) Lucas (B) Sophie (C) Jamal
Reading Classic Literature
Lucas
For our English class, I chose a very famous adventure story. When I started, it was quite hard to follow because the writer used words we don’t say today. But after a few days, I really enjoyed it! I didn’t want to spend money on the book, so I just went to the local library and took it out for free. My brother told me to download it on my tablet, but I prefer turning real paper pages, not looking at a device. The story was brilliant, and I’m definitely going to look for other novels he wrote.
Sophie
I had to read a popular romance novel for literature. My aunt gave me some money for my birthday, so I bought a digital copy and downloaded it onto my tablet. It was so easy to carry around in my school bag! It was actually quite a short story, which was great. To make it more fun, my mother and I looked at a few chapters every evening before bed. She explained the history of the characters to me. We haven’t seen the movie yet, but we are hoping to watch the DVD this weekend!
Jamal
My teacher gave me a classic mystery novel to read. I paid for my own copy at the bookshop in town. I already knew the ending because I viewed the cinema version with my friends last year. Even though the story was great, it took me a month to finish because it was incredibly heavy and had hundreds of sections. I was so tired by the end! Because it took so much of my free time, I don’t think I will buy anything else by this author. I prefer modern stories that I can finish in a weekend.
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 B 3 C 4 A 5 B 6 C 7 A
Reading 3
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 Who says the library staff helped them find what they needed?
(A) Harry (B) Sarah (C) Tom
2 Who needed a textbook to prepare for a test?
(A) Harry (B) Sarah (C) Tom
3 Who had to wait to get the book they wanted?
(A) Harry (B) Sarah (C) Tom
4 Who thinks the textbook they borrowed is very heavy?
(A) Harry (B) Sarah (C) Tom
5 Who used the textbook to help with a difficult subject?
(A) Harry (B) Sarah (C) Tom
6 Who borrowed a book that was completely new?
(A) Harry (B) Sarah (C) Tom
7 Who says they usually study in the library instead of at home?
(A) Harry (B) Sarah (C) Tom
Borrowing Books from the School Library
Harry
Our school library has hundreds of great books. Last week, I looked for a special maths textbook because that class is not easy for me. Thankfully, this book explains everything clearly. However, another student had it first, so I couldn’t take it home until Friday! A librarian said I should check the computer next time to see what is available. I usually do my homework at my house, but I love sitting on the comfortable library sofas to read. The maths book is quite thick, but it is not difficult to carry.
Sarah
I visited the library yesterday because I have to study for my science exam next week. I found a brilliant biology textbook very quickly, so I didn’t need to ask anyone for assistance. The best thing was that nobody had ever opened it before! The pages were so clean and perfect. Science is quite a simple subject for me, but the colorful pictures in this book make it even more interesting. I took it back to my bedroom to read. It’s quite small, which is great for my backpack.
Tom
I often visit the large school library after my classes finish. Actually, I prefer doing my work at a quiet table there rather than in my bedroom. Yesterday, I needed a French dictionary for a translation project. I didn’t know the right section, but the friendly woman at the desk showed me exactly where to look. She gave me a very old edition. It is a fantastic book, but it is really hard to carry in my bag because it has so many pages! I will return it tomorrow.
ANSWER KEY
1 C 2 B 3 A 4 C 5 A 6 B 7 C