Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Hardware & Creation Tools

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Who says their new computer is very quiet when it is working?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

2   Who bought their new computer for a lower price than they thought?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

3   Who uses the computer to make high-quality videos?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

4   Who says the machine is ready to use almost immediately after turning it on?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

5   Who found it difficult to get the computer ready to use on the first day?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

6   Who really likes the color and shape of the new machine?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

7   Who notices that the computer never gets warm during heavy work?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

Our New M4 Computers

Leo

I love my new M4 desktop computer. The shop had a special sale last week, so it cost much less than I expected to pay. On the first day, it was quite hard to connect all the wires and get it ready, which was annoying. However, the performance is fantastic. The style is very boring, and my old machine was much louder, but this one is wonderful. Even when I use it all evening for my graphic design work, the back of the desktop never gets warm. It stays completely cool.

Mia

As a full-time creator, I need a fast computer. This M4 model is perfect for making 4K movies for my social media channel. It changes file formats so quickly! My old computer used to get very hot and slow down, but this one is different. It was quite expensive, but I am glad I bought it. Another great thing is how it looks. The modern silver design and slim shape look amazing on my wooden desk. I enjoy looking at it every day.

Sam

I use my new M4 computer to write articles and create music tracks. It was so simple to start using it on day one. My favorite thing about this machine is that it makes no sound at all. I can never hear the fan inside, even when I am working on big audio files. Also, it is incredibly fast. When I press the power button, it starts up in just two seconds and is ready to use. I don’t have to wait at all.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Who says their eyes don’t feel tired now?

     (A) Lucas   (B) Sarah   (C) Tom

2   Who got their new screen as a gift?

     (A) Lucas   (B) Sarah   (C) Tom

3   Who mentions that a good screen helps them work more quickly?

     (A) Lucas   (B) Sarah   (C) Tom

4   Who likes that they can clearly see things in the black areas of the video?

     (A) Lucas   (B) Sarah   (C) Tom

5   Who says they stopped putting photos on paper to check the colors?

     (A) Lucas   (B) Sarah   (C) Tom

6   Who lets another person use their screen?

     (A) Lucas   (B) Sarah   (C) Tom

7   Who thinks they made a good decision spending a lot of money?

     (A) Lucas   (B) Sarah   (C) Tom

Using a great screen for video editing

Lucas

I love editing videos, but making the colors look perfect is hard. My parents bought me a very large, top-quality monitor for my birthday. It is amazing! Before, I had to use a printer to check if the red and blue looked right in real life. Now, I just trust my new monitor. The bright colors look fantastic. Sometimes I spend all day editing. It takes time to learn how to use the screen, but my videos are much better now.

Sarah

A good screen is very important for video makers. My new studio monitor was very expensive, but I don’t regret buying it at all. It is the best thing I own! In the past, my head ached after staring at my old computer for hours, but this new one is much better for my vision. The best part is how it shows dark scenes. Even when a video happens at night, I can notice every little detail. My friends love the results.

Tom

Getting the colors right in my videos used to be a long job. I saved my pocket money for a year to get a professional display. Because I can see everything so well now, I finish my projects in half the time! If the sky in my video is too blue, I can fix it easily. The screen is quite big, so it takes up my whole desk. My sister also loves the beautiful picture, so she sometimes borrows it to watch her favorite movies.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Which person received their camera as a gift?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

2   Which person records videos even in bad weather?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

3   Which person is pleased that the camera can hold power for a long time?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

4   Which person says the camera is not cheap?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

5   Which person had trouble learning how to use the device at first?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

6   Which person says their videos look steady when they walk?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

7   Which person uses a computer to finish making their videos?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

Vlogging with pocket cameras

Leo

I love vlogging about my daily life. I saved my own pocket money for months to get this small device. I enjoy walking around my town, but sometimes the pictures are not smooth when I use my smartphone. This handheld camera is much better! It is excellent for filming outside, even on wet days when it pours. The only problem is that the battery dies quickly after just two hours of use. Furthermore, it costs a lot of money, which might make it difficult for some students to buy.

Mia

My small camera is perfect for making daily videos. My dad bought it for me as a birthday gift last month, which was amazing because it is quite cheap compared to big professional cameras. At the beginning, I found it quite hard to understand how it worked because there are so many options. I always put it away if it starts to rain because it can get damaged easily. After shooting, I always download the films onto my laptop to finish them before sharing them online.

Sam

I carry my tiny handheld camera everywhere. It was so simple to use from the first day, and the design is beautiful. My videos never shake when I am moving through the streets, which makes my vlogs look very high quality. Another great thing is that the power lasts all day long, so I don’t have to charge it constantly while I am out. I don’t need to change anything later; I just share the videos instantly from my mobile phone.

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