Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Vlogging, Content & Photography
Reading 1
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The Lucky Memory Card
My name is Leo, and I am fifteen years old. I have always loved taking photographs. Last summer, my family went on a wonderful holiday to Greece. I was very excited because I wanted to take pictures of the beautiful islands. On our second day, we decided to go on a boat trip.
During the trip, I stood at the front of the boat with my new camera. Suddenly, someone shouted, “Look, a dolphin!” I quickly leaned over the side to get a great picture. But I wasn’t careful, and the camera slipped from my hands. It fell straight into the deep blue sea. I felt terrible because I thought all my holiday memories were gone forever.
My dad saw what happened and quickly asked the boat driver to stop. The driver used a long fishing net to pull the wet camera out of the water. Sadly, the camera was completely dead. It didn’t turn on. However, my dad opened the side of the camera and carefully took out the tiny memory card. He told me not to worry yet.
When we arrived back at our hotel room, I put the little card into my laptop. I was so surprised and happy! All the pictures, including the dolphin, were completely safe. Now, I always wear a strap around my neck when I use a camera.
1 Why was Leo excited about the family trip?
(A) He hoped to photograph the nice places they visited.
(B) He has always loved taking photographs.
(C) He decided to go on a boat trip on the second day.
2 How did the camera get into the water?
(A) Someone shouted and pushed him over the side.
(B) He lost hold of it while trying to capture a sea animal.
(C) He threw it straight into the deep blue sea.
3 What did Leo’s dad do after they got the wet camera?
(A) He used a long fishing net to pull it out.
(B) He removed the part that stores the pictures.
(C) He turned on the completely dead camera.
4 What did Leo learn from his mistake?
(A) It is important to keep the equipment attached to him.
(B) He must put the little card into his laptop.
(C) He should always arrive back at the hotel room.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) How to use a fishing net on a boat
(B) A lucky end to a bad accident
(C) The day my new laptop broke
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 B 3 B 4 A 5 B
Reading 2
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Thanh’s Travel Channel
Seventeen-year-old Thanh loves travelling and making videos. Last year, he decided to start a weekly vlog on the internet. Every Saturday, he uploads a short film where he talks about two different cities he has visited with his family. He doesn’t just show famous tourist spots; he compares the food, the weather, and the people of each place.
In his most popular video, Thanh talked about his time in Hanoi and Quy Nhon. He explained that the streets in Hanoi are very busy and noisy, but the food is fantastic. Quy Nhon is much quieter and has beautiful beaches. He used his small camera to record the clear blue water there.
Right now, Thanh is staying in Da Lat for a holiday. He is busy filming for his next project. He loves the cool air and the tall pine trees in the mountains. He thinks Da Lat is perfect for walking, which he prefers to sitting in hotel cafes. Next week, he is planning to compare it to a hot, coastal city.
Thousands of teenagers watch Thanh’s vlogs every week. They send him kind messages and ask for travel advice. At first, Thanh felt quite nervous about speaking to a camera, but now he feels incredibly proud of his work. When he finishes school, he hopes to become a professional content creator and explore even more countries.
1 What is the main subject of Thanh’s weekly vlogs?
(A) Looking at how two places are different.
(B) Showing famous tourist spots.
(C) Travelling with his family.
2 What did Thanh say about Quy Nhon in his most popular video?
(A) The streets are very busy and noisy.
(B) It is a peaceful place by the sea.
(C) The food there is fantastic.
3 How does Thanh feel about Da Lat?
(A) He thinks it is a great place to go on foot.
(B) He prefers sitting in hotel cafes there.
(C) He feels it is a hot, coastal city.
4 How have Thanh’s feelings changed since he started his channel?
(A) He hopes to become a professional content creator.
(B) He is a lot more confident about himself now.
(C) He feels quite nervous about speaking to a camera.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) How to become a professional content creator
(B) A teenager’s successful travel channel
(C) The most popular video about Hanoi
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 B 3 A 4 B 5 B
Reading 3
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Jamie’s Smart Photo Map
Sixteen-year-old Jamie loves exploring his city and taking pictures. He also enjoys making videos for his new YouTube channel. Every weekend, he goes for long walks to find interesting buildings or beautiful parks. He usually takes dozens of amazing photographs. However, in the past, he often had a big problem. When he looked at his screen later, he couldn’t remember the exact places he visited.
Last month, his older sister Sarah showed him a special travel app on her smartphone. The app is completely free and very easy to use. Now, when Jamie takes a beautiful photo, he opens the app. He drops a small red digital pin on the map to save the location. He also adds a short note about the weather there.
Last Saturday, Jamie went to a large forest near his home. He found a strange old bridge over a quiet river. It was the perfect place to record a video for his channel! He immediately opened his travel app and mapped the spot. Later that evening, he shared the exact map location with his online followers.
Many fans left happy comments because they went to see the beautiful bridge on Sunday. Jamie feels extremely pleased with his smart travel app. He never loses his photo locations now. Next month, his family is going on a holiday to the mountains, and Jamie is planning to map every lovely place he sees.
1 What problem did Jamie often have after his walks?
(A) He couldn’t find interesting buildings or beautiful parks.
(B) He was unable to recall the locations of his images.
(C) He had trouble making videos for his new YouTube channel.
2 What does Jamie do on the app after he takes a picture?
(A) He asks his older sister Sarah to look at it.
(B) He uses it to write a long note about the weather.
(C) He marks his position to remember it later.
3 What happened on Saturday evening?
(A) Jamie gave his online fans the details of his location.
(B) Jamie went to a large forest near his home.
(C) Jamie found a strange old bridge over a quiet river.
4 How does Jamie feel about the travel app?
(A) happy because he left happy comments on Sunday
(B) pleased because his family is going on a holiday to the mountains
(C) glad because he always knows where his pictures are from
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) How to make videos for a YouTube channel
(B) A smart way to track beautiful places
(C) A holiday to the mountains with my sister
ANSWER KEY
1 B 2 C 3 A 4 C 5 B