Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Transport & Journeys

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Mia’s First Big Adventure

Fifteen-year-old Mia stood in her bedroom and looked at her small suitcase. She was ready for her summer holiday. Tomorrow, she was going to visit her aunt and cousins in London. Mia had travelled on a plane before, but she always went with her parents. This time, she was flying completely alone, so she felt quite nervous.

On Saturday morning, her mother and father drove her to the airport. They gave her a big hug and said goodbye. Then, Mia walked through the security check by herself. At first, she thought she might get lost. However, the airport had very big, clear signs, so she found her boarding gate without any problems.

When Mia got on the plane, she found her seat by the window. An older lady sat next to her and smiled. They chatted for a few minutes about their trips. After that, Mia listened to some music and watched the clouds. The journey was very smooth, and the plane landed early.

Inside the London airport, Mia quickly collected her suitcase. Then, she walked out and saw her aunt waiting with a happy smile. Mia ran to her and gave her a hug. She felt incredibly proud of herself. Her first solo flight was actually really fun, and she knew she was ready for more adventures in the future.

1   How did Mia feel about her journey?

     (A) Sad because she always went with her parents.

     (B) A bit anxious because she was travelling without her family.

     (C) Bored because she was ready for her summer holiday.

2   What happened when Mia was inside the airport?

     (A) Her mother and father drove her to the boarding gate.

     (B) She walked through the security check and got lost.

     (C) She easily knew where to go because of the helpful information boards.

3   What did Mia do during the flight?

     (A) She had a short conversation with the passenger next to her.

     (B) She sat next to her and smiled at the clouds.

     (C) She listened to some music with an older lady.

4   How did Mia feel after she met her aunt?

     (A) Happy to see her aunt waiting with a suitcase.

     (B) Very pleased with what she had achieved.

     (C) Ready for more adventures in the London airport.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) Mia’s amazing holiday with her parents

     (B) How to find your gate at the airport

     (C) A teenager’s successful first trip alone

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Leo’s Favourite Way to Travel

Leo is fifteen years old, and his family loves visiting new places. When they go on holiday, his parents usually want to fly because it is very fast. His older sister prefers travelling by car. However, Leo’s favourite way to travel is by train. He loves it because he can watch the beautiful countryside from his seat.

Last month, the family went to visit his aunt in Scotland. At first, his dad wanted to buy plane tickets. Leo asked his dad to choose the train instead. He explained that they could see beautiful green hills and deep lakes. Finally, his parents agreed to try it.

During the long journey, Leo didn’t play games on his smartphone or watch movies. His sister watched a film on her laptop, but Leo spent five hours just looking out of the big window. He saw tall forests, small rivers, and quiet villages. He also took lots of amazing photos with his camera.

When they arrived in Scotland, everyone felt completely relaxed. His parents said the journey was actually very pleasant and much better than waiting in a busy airport. Because of this trip, Leo’s family will always take the train now. Next summer, Leo hopes to go on a train trip across Europe with his classmates.

1   Why does Leo like taking the train?

     (A) He enjoys seeing the views outside.

     (B) He thinks that it is very fast.

     (C) He prefers travelling by car.

2   What happened before the family went to Scotland?

     (A) His dad bought plane tickets.

     (B) Leo convinced his father to change their plans.

     (C) His aunt asked them to choose the train.

3   What did Leo do while they were travelling?

     (A) He watched a film on her laptop.

     (B) He played games on his smartphone.

     (C) He captured pictures of the scenery.

4   How did Leo’s parents feel at the end of the journey?

     (A) They enjoyed waiting in a busy airport.

     (B) They were pleased with the transport they used.

     (C) They decided to go on a train trip across Europe.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) The fastest way to fly to Scotland

     (B) How to take amazing photos on a smartphone

     (C) A boy who prefers trips by railway

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

An Unexpected Bus Ride

Fourteen-year-old Charlie often travels by bus to visit his grandparents. The journey usually takes five hours, and he hates it. Last Saturday, things were worse than usual. Charlie left his phone charger at home, and his battery died after only twenty minutes. He felt incredibly bored.

For the next two hours, Charlie just looked out of the window. There was nothing to see except grey clouds and heavy rain. He had a book in his bag, but he felt too tired to read. Most of the other passengers were sleeping quietly or playing games on their phones.

Suddenly, the bus stopped in a small, pretty village. A tall man got on, carrying a large guitar and a little brown dog. The man sat down and started playing some fantastic music. Then, his dog began to dance and do funny tricks in the middle of the bus! Everyone woke up and started laughing.

The last part of the trip went very quickly. Charlie spent the time talking to the interesting man and giving the dog some biscuits. When the bus finally arrived, Charlie felt happy. He learned that you can still have a wonderful time without staring at a screen all day.

1   Why was Charlie’s journey worse than usual last Saturday?

     (A) He couldn’t use his mobile device.

     (B) The journey usually takes five hours.

     (C) He travels by bus to visit his grandparents.

2   What did Charlie do during the next two hours?

     (A) He was sleeping quietly.

     (B) He read a book in his bag.

     (C) He watched the weather outside.

3   How did the people on the bus react to the new passenger?

     (A) They stopped in a small, pretty village.

     (B) They found the performance amusing.

     (C) They started playing some fantastic music.

4   During the final part of the journey, Charlie

     (A) stared at a screen all day.

     (B) chatted with the musician and fed his pet.

     (C) went very quickly to his grandparents.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) A surprising journey without a phone

     (B) How to learn to play the guitar

     (C) The worst trip to my grandparents’ house

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