Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Accommodation & Hotels
Reading 1
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Leo’s Useful English Skills
Last week, thirteen-year-old Leo travelled to Rome with his parents for a holiday. When they finally arrived at their hotel, everyone was very tired. A friendly woman at the reception desk smiled and started speaking to them in English. Leo’s parents only speak a little English, so they didn’t understand what she was saying. They looked worried.
Leo decided to help. He studies English at school and enjoys it, so he spoke to the receptionist. He said his family had a room booked for three nights. The woman typed on her computer and then asked for their passports and his father’s credit card. Leo explained this to his parents in their own language, and his dad gave the woman the things she needed.
Then, there was a small problem. The receptionist looked at her screen and said, “You have a room with a double bed.” Leo quickly answered, “But there are three of us. We need a family room with an extra bed.” The woman checked again, smiled, and gave them the right room.
When they got to their room, it was big and comfortable. Leo’s mother gave him a big hug. His parents were very proud of him. Leo felt amazing. Before this trip, he thought he was bad at speaking English, but now he knows his classes are really useful!
1 How did Leo’s parents feel when they got to the hotel?
(A) stressed because they didn’t know what the woman said
(B) friendly to the woman at the reception desk
(C) tired because they had to speak in English
2 What did Leo do to help his family?
(A) He translated the receptionist’s words for his dad.
(B) He typed some information on the hotel’s computer.
(C) He gave the woman his own credit card.
3 What was the mistake with the family’s reservation?
(A) The hotel didn’t give them enough beds for their group.
(B) The receptionist told them they needed an extra bed.
(C) Leo’s family wanted to have a room with a double bed.
4 How did Leo feel at the end of the story?
(A) happy that he can use the things he learns at school
(B) worried that he is still bad at speaking English
(C) big and comfortable in his new hotel room
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) The boy who saved his family’s holiday
(B) How to book a cheap hotel room in Rome
(C) Why parents should speak English on holiday
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A
Reading 2
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Room with a Beautiful View
It has been a very long school year, so I was really excited when my parents told me about our summer holiday. Last week, we took a train to a small town on the coast. The journey took six hours, and I was very tired when we finally arrived at the Ocean Star Hotel. I just wanted to sleep.
But when my dad opened the door to our room, I forgot how tired I was. The room was huge, with two large beds and a modern bathroom. However, the best part was the balcony. I walked over and opened the glass doors. Outside, there was an amazing view of the sea. The water was beautiful dark blue, and the beach was totally empty.
Usually, when I stay in hotels, I turn on the television immediately. This time, I didn’t even look at the TV. I spent hours sitting outside, listening to the waves. I took lots of photos of the sea and sent them to my classmates. The next morning, I woke up at 6 a.m. just to watch the sun come up over the water.
We are going home tomorrow, and I feel quite sad. This room is definitely the best place I have ever stayed in. I feel so relaxed now, and I am ready to go back to school next week. I hope we can return to this fantastic hotel again next year!
1 What do we learn about the writer’s journey?
(A) It made him want to get some sleep.
(B) He took a train because he was very tired.
(C) He traveled for six hours after he arrived.
2 What was the best part of the room for the writer?
(A) the two large beds and a modern bathroom
(B) being able to look at the ocean
(C) seeing the beautiful dark blue door
3 What did the writer do in his room?
(A) He turned on the television immediately.
(B) He shared pictures of the sea with his friends.
(C) He woke up at 6 a.m. to look at his classmates.
4 How does the writer feel at the end of the holiday?
(A) He is sad about going back to school next week.
(B) He feels relaxed because he is going home tomorrow.
(C) He is unhappy that he has to leave the hotel.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) A terrible journey to the coast
(B) The best hotel room ever
(C) How to take photos of the sea
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 B 3 B 4 C 5 B
Reading 3
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Thanh’s Surprising Holiday
Fifteen-year-old Thanh loves travelling with his family. Last month, his parents booked a wonderful four-star hotel for their summer holiday in Hoi An. Before the trip, Thanh looked at the hotel’s website on his laptop. The pictures showed a huge green garden with tall trees and a beautiful swimming pool. Thanh felt extremely excited about staying there.
When the family arrived, a friendly receptionist gave them their room keys. The bedroom was fantastic and very comfortable. However, when Thanh went outside, he was very surprised. The hotel garden was actually incredibly small! The photos on the internet were just taken from a clever angle to make the space look really big.
At first, Thanh felt quite disappointed. He wanted to play football on the grass with his younger brother in the afternoons. His mother saw he was sad and had a different idea. She suggested renting some bicycles to explore the famous old town and cycle to the local beach.
The bicycle ride was absolutely brilliant. The family spent the whole afternoon swimming in the clear blue sea and eating delicious local seafood. By the end of the day, Thanh felt very happy. He realised that a tiny hotel garden wasn’t a big problem because the rest of his holiday was an amazing adventure.
1 Why was Thanh looking forward to the trip?
(A) His parents booked a wonderful four-star hotel.
(B) He liked the online images of the outdoor area.
(C) He wanted to look at the hotel’s website on his laptop.
2 What did Thanh discover when he went outside?
(A) The space was not as large as he expected.
(B) A friendly receptionist gave them their room keys.
(C) The bedroom was fantastic and very comfortable.
3 Why was Thanh upset initially?
(A) His mother saw he was sad and had a different idea.
(B) He wanted to cycle to the local beach.
(C) He couldn’t do a sports activity with his sibling there.
4 How did Thanh’s feelings change by the evening?
(A) He didn’t care about the small garden anymore.
(B) He wanted to spend the whole afternoon swimming.
(C) He was sad because the photos on the internet were clever.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) How to play football with your brother
(B) The hotel with the fantastic and comfortable bedroom
(C) A seaside holiday that was better than expected
ANSWER KEY
1 B 2 A 3 C 4 A 5 C