Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Eco-Tourism & Enjoying Nature Responsibly

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Leo’s Greener Holiday Meals

Sixteen-year-old Leo loves travelling to different countries with his family. In the past, they always ate at big, famous fast-food restaurants because it was easy. But this year, the family is visiting Italy for their summer holiday. After watching a TV programme about the environment, Leo had a new idea for their trip.

Leo asked his parents to only eat at small, local places that use food from nearby farms. At first, his father was worried. He thought these green restaurants would be too expensive. His mother said it might be hard to find them. Leo promised to do all the planning, so they agreed to try it.

During their holiday in Italy, Leo used his phone every day to look for eco-friendly cafes. The family ate amazing pizzas and fresh salads. One afternoon, they visited a tiny restaurant in a village. The friendly chef even showed the teenagers his own tomato garden behind the kitchen! It was a fantastic experience.

By the end of the trip, Leo’s parents loved the new way of eating. They spent less money than in the big restaurants, and the meals tasted much better. Leo feels incredibly happy. Next year, they are going to travel to Spain, and Leo is already looking for local food markets online.

1   Why did Leo change the way his family eats on holiday?

     (A) He got some information from a television show.

     (B) He wanted to visit big, famous fast-food restaurants.

     (C) He is travelling to different countries with his family.

2   What did Leo’s dad think about the local places at first?

     (A) He promised to do all the planning for them.

     (B) He said it might be hard to find them.

     (C) He believed the meals would cost a lot of cash.

3   What made the visit to the tiny restaurant special?

     (A) The cook let the family see where he grows vegetables.

     (B) Leo used his phone every day to look for it.

     (C) The teenagers made amazing pizzas and fresh salads.

4   What did Leo’s parents realise by the end of the trip?

     (A) They are already looking for local food markets online.

     (B) The dishes were cheaper and more delicious.

     (C) They are going to travel to Spain next year.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) A teenager’s plan for greener holiday meals

     (B) How to find big, famous fast-food restaurants

     (C) The cheapest tomato gardens in Italy

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Oliver’s Guide to Greener Photos

Thirteen-year-old Oliver loves nature photography. Every weekend, he visits the beautiful park near his house to take pictures of insects and plants. But last spring, he noticed a big problem. Many visitors were walking on the lovely spring flowers because they wanted to take close pictures of them. Oliver felt very unhappy when he saw the destroyed plants.

Oliver decided he had to do something. He wanted to teach people how to get amazing photos without damaging nature. He called his uncle, who works as a professional photographer. His uncle gave him some useful advice about using a camera safely from far away. Oliver used this information to write a short guide.

In his guide, Oliver explained that photographers must always stay on the path. If they want a big picture of a small insect, they should use the zoom on their camera or smartphone. Oliver printed fifty copies of his little book and gave them to tourists at the park gates.

At first, Oliver was worried that people might be angry. However, everyone was actually very polite and thanked him for his brilliant idea. After a few weeks, the park looked perfect again. Oliver is extremely proud, and next month he is going to put his guide on the internet for everyone to read.

1   Why was Oliver unhappy last spring?

     (A) He wanted to take close pictures of the destroyed plants.

     (B) Guests were hurting the flora while using their cameras.

     (C) He had a big problem with the beautiful park near his house.

2   How did Oliver’s uncle help him?

     (A) He wrote a short guide for Oliver.

     (B) He shared some expert tips with him.

     (C) He used a camera safely from far away.

3   What is the main rule in Oliver’s book?

     (A) You must take a big picture of a small insect.

     (B) You must print fifty copies for the tourists.

     (C) You must not leave the walking routes.

4   How did the visitors feel about Oliver’s guide?

     (A) They appreciated the help he gave them.

     (B) They were angry with his brilliant idea.

     (C) They were extremely proud of the perfect park.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) How to buy a professional smartphone

     (B) A young photographer protects local plants

     (C) The tourists who destroyed a beautiful park

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Ben’s Kayaking Clean-Up

Sixteen-year-old Ben lives in a small town near Silver Lake. The lake is very beautiful, and thousands of tourists visit it every summer to swim and sail. However, there is a big problem. Many visitors leave their rubbish behind, and it floats in the water. Ben felt very sad about this.

Ben goes kayaking every weekend, so he had a brilliant idea. He decided to organize a special trip on the water to clean up the lake. First, he asked his classmates to help. Then, he put a large poster in the window of the local sports shop, asking for more volunteers.

On Saturday morning, fifteen teenagers met at the lake. They all brought their own kayaks and big bags. They spent three hours on the water, picking up plastic bottles and food boxes. It was hard work because the sun was very hot, but everyone had a fantastic time working together.

By the afternoon, the water was completely clean. A journalist from the local newspaper arrived and took a photo of the teenagers with their full bags. Ben felt incredibly proud of his team. He is planning another trip for next month, and he hopes some of the tourists will join them too.

1   What is the problem at Silver Lake?

     (A) People throw their waste into the water.

     (B) Thousands of tourists visit it every summer.

     (C) Visitors cannot swim and sail in the lake.

2   How did Ben find teenagers for his clean-up trip?

     (A) He asked the people in the local sports shop.

     (B) He invited students from his school and made a sign.

     (C) He met them while kayaking every weekend.

3   What does the writer say about the activity on Saturday?

     (A) The group brought their own plastic bottles and food boxes.

     (B) They spent three hours resting in the very hot sun.

     (C) The teenagers loved the job even though it was not easy.

4   What does Ben want to happen next month?

     (A) A journalist will take a photo for the local newspaper.

     (B) People on holiday will help with the next trip.

     (C) The fifteen teenagers will be incredibly proud.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) Teenagers use kayaks to clean a local lake

     (B) How to buy a kayak from a sports shop

     (C) The best places to swim and sail in summer

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