Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Sports, Travel & Exploration

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Cycling for a Good Cause

Sixteen-year-old Leo has always loved cycling. Every weekend, he goes for long rides in the countryside. Last year, his grandfather was very sick and stayed in the local hospital for a long time. The doctors and nurses were fantastic. When his grandfather got better, Leo wanted to say thank you. He decided to cycle across the whole country to get money for the hospital.

Preparing for the long trip was not easy. Leo had to train very hard. He rode his bike for four hours every evening after school. Some of his classmates thought the journey was too far, but they helped him choose the best roads to take. Leo didn’t buy a new bike because they were too expensive. Instead, he just cleaned his old one and bought a safe new helmet.

The journey took thirty days. Sometimes the weather was terrible, with heavy rain and strong winds. One afternoon, Leo had a big problem when his bike wheel broke. He was miles away from any town. Luckily, a kind farmer saw him and fixed the wheel. Leo felt extremely tired on some days, but he always remembered why he was doing it, so he never gave up.

When Leo finally finished his journey, a large group of people was waiting for him. His family, friends, and even some doctors from the hospital were there to clap and cheer. He made over three thousand pounds! Leo is very proud of what he did. Next summer, he wants to do something different. He is planning to organize a big running race for teenagers.

1   Why did Leo decide to go on a long bike ride?

     (A) To raise cash for the people who treated a family member.

     (B) Because he goes for long rides in the countryside.

     (C) Because his grandfather got better in the local hospital.

2   What did Leo do before his trip?

     (A) He chose to buy a new bike.

     (B) He thought the journey was too far.

     (C) He purchased an item to protect his head.

3   What happened during Leo’s journey?

     (A) He stopped cycling because of the heavy rain and strong winds.

     (B) Someone who worked on the land repaired his bicycle.

     (C) He gave up because he felt extremely tired on some days.

4   When Leo arrived at the end of his trip,

     (A) he stood waiting for his family, friends, and some doctors.

     (B) he started to organize a big running race for teenagers.

     (C) there was a crowd of people ready to welcome him.

5   What is the best title for this article?

     (A) A teenager’s difficult ride to help others

     (B) How to fix your bicycle wheel in the countryside

     (C) The best ways to train for a running race

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The Teenager Who Wrote a City Guide

Fourteen-year-old Leo lives in York, an old city with a lot of interesting streets and buildings. Leo has always loved history. Last year, he noticed that visitors only went to the famous castle. They never visited the quiet, older parts of the town. Leo wanted to change this, so he decided to make a guidebook.

During his summer holidays, Leo spent his time walking around the city. He took photos of old bridges and small churches. To get the right information, he read lots of books in the library. His history teacher, Mr. Andrews, also helped him check his work. Leo wrote everything down in clear, simple English.

When the project was finished, Leo didn’t have enough money to print a real book. Instead, he put his guide on the internet as a free e-book. A journalist from a local newspaper heard about it and wrote a short article. After that, thousands of tourists started downloading Leo’s guidebook to their mobile phones!

Now, people use his book every day to explore the city. Shop owners in the quiet streets are very happy because they have more customers. Leo feels very proud of his hard work. Next year, he is going to write another book about the history of the local parks, and when he is older, he hopes to become a travel writer.

1   Why did Leo decide to write a guidebook?

     (A) He wanted tourists to see more than just one popular place.

     (B) He wanted to go to the famous castle.

     (C) He noticed an old city with a lot of interesting streets.

2   How did Leo make sure his facts were correct?

     (A) He read lots of books in clear, simple English.

     (B) A person from his school looked at his writing.

     (C) He spent his time walking around the city.

3   What happened after Leo finished his project?

     (A) He found enough money to print a real book.

     (B) He downloaded a free e-book to his mobile phone.

     (C) A newspaper story helped his guide become successful.

4   How do the shop owners feel now?

     (A) Pleased because more people are visiting their businesses.

     (B) Very proud of his hard work.

     (C) Happy to write another book about the local parks.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) How to take photos of old bridges and small churches

     (B) The young student helping visitors explore his town

     (C) Why you should print a real book about history

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The Teenager Making Fitness Fun for Kids

Fifteen-year-old Leo has always loved sports. However, he noticed that his younger sister, Lily, and her friends never exercised. They preferred to spend their free time sitting on the sofa and playing video games all day. Leo wanted to find a way to help them become more active.

Last year, Leo had a brilliant idea. He decided to build a special fitness app for mobile phones. He wanted the exercises to be quick, so he made 10-minute daily workouts. Building the software was not easy. Leo had to learn how to write computer code by watching videos on the internet. When he had difficult problems, his IT teacher gave him some useful advice.

After three months of hard work, the app was finally ready. Leo showed it to Lily, and she immediately loved the fun jumping videos and the cool music. Soon, all her classmates started doing the short workouts before going to school. Leo was very surprised when he saw this.

Now, Leo’s app has over a thousand users. He is earning a little money, but he isn’t spending it on video games. Instead, he is saving his cash to purchase a faster laptop. Leo feels incredibly proud of his project. Next year, he hopes to add healthy food recipes to his app.

1   Why did Leo decide to start his project?

     (A) He wanted to encourage young people to move their bodies.

     (B) He preferred to spend his free time sitting on the sofa.

     (C) He wanted to stay at home playing video games all day.

2   What do we learn about Leo making the software?

     (A) His IT teacher knew how to write computer code for him.

     (B) He found out how to program by viewing things online.

     (C) He decided to build a special fitness app for his teacher.

3   What happened after Leo finished the app?

     (A) Leo immediately loved the fun jumping videos and the cool music.

     (B) He was very surprised when he showed it to Lily.

     (C) Lily’s friends began exercising with it in the mornings.

4   What is Leo doing with the cash he earns?

     (A) He is spending it on video games.

     (B) He is keeping it to get a new computer.

     (C) He is paying someone to add healthy food recipes.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) How to learn to write computer code on the internet

     (B) The schoolboy who spends his free time playing video games

     (C) The teenager bringing quick exercise to kids’ phones

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