Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Extended Stays & Relocations

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Leo’s New YouTube Adventure

Leo is a fifteen-year-old student who loves making YouTube videos. Last month, his family moved away from their busy city to a quiet village by the sea. Usually, he films videos about his daily life with his friends in the big city. Now, his environment is completely different.

In his old house, Leo had a fantastic internet connection. He could upload his long videos very quickly. But in the new village, the internet is extremely slow. Last Tuesday, it took him almost four hours to put a very short video online! He felt quite angry about it.

Leo didn’t want to stop his favourite hobby, so he had to find another way to do it. He decided to change the subjects of his videos. Instead of filming inside his small bedroom, he started making videos about the beautiful beach and the local animals. He also started using the fast wi-fi at the village library to put his videos on his channel.

Now, Leo’s digital channel is doing really well. Lots of new people watch his videos because they love seeing the amazing nature near his home. He is glad that he didn’t give up. He learned that moving to a new place can bring wonderful new ideas for his content.

1   How is Leo’s situation different now?

     (A) He changed his home location.

     (B) He moved to a busy city.

     (C) He films videos about his daily life.

2   What issue did Leo have with his YouTube channel in the village?

     (A) He had a fantastic internet connection.

     (B) Sharing his clips online was a slow process.

     (C) He uploaded his long videos very quickly.

3   How did Leo solve his internet problem?

     (A) He stopped his favourite hobby.

     (B) He went to a public building for better wi-fi.

     (C) He filmed inside his small bedroom.

4   What was the result of Leo’s new video topics?

     (A) He gave up on his ideas.

     (B) He loves seeing the amazing nature near his home.

     (C) More people started viewing his page.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) Continuing a hobby in a different place

     (B) How to move away from a busy city

     (C) Giving up on digital content creation

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A Suitcase for All Seasons

Fifteen-year-old Leo is going on a wonderful journey with his parents. They are travelling to Japan from October to April. Leo is very excited about the food and the beautiful places. However, the week before they leave, he has a huge problem with his suitcase.

The problem is the weather. In October, it is still quite warm there, but by January and February, it gets freezing cold. Leo only has one medium-sized bag for the whole six months. At first, he puts three thick jumpers, two big coats, and heavy winter boots inside. Suddenly, the bag is completely full. He has absolutely no room for his shorts or t-shirts for the spring.

His older sister, Maya, sees him looking sad and offers some helpful advice. She tells him to take just one warm coat and buy extra winter clothes when he arrives. After that, she shows Leo a clever trick. She tells him to roll his t-shirts and trousers into small balls instead of folding them flat.

Leo tries Maya’s idea, and it works perfectly. He finally manages to close his bag. It is quite heavy, but it has exactly what he needs for every season. He feels very ready for his long trip, and he is glad he doesn’t have to carry three heavy suitcases!

1   What is Leo’s problem before his trip?

     (A) He finds it difficult to prepare his luggage.

     (B) He doesn’t like the food and beautiful places.

     (C) He doesn’t want to go on a journey with his parents.

2   Why is Leo’s medium-sized bag completely full at first?

     (A) He packs too many large, warm things.

     (B) He puts all his shorts or t-shirts inside.

     (C) The weather in October is still quite warm.

3   What does Maya suggest Leo should do?

     (A) Get some of his heavy items during the holiday.

     (B) Pack his extra winter clothes into small balls.

     (C) Keep his t-shirts and trousers folded flat.

4   How does Leo feel at the end of the text?

     (A) pleased that he only has one piece of luggage to take

     (B) unhappy because his medium-sized bag is quite heavy

     (C) worried about having to carry three heavy suitcases

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) Packing for a very long trip

     (B) The best winter clothes to buy in Japan

     (C) Why you should travel from October to April

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Taking Time to See the City

Nineteen-year-old Lucas is doing something unusual. Most people visit Rome for a weekend and run from one famous place to another. But Lucas is staying in the Italian capital for six months. Because he has a lot of time, he doesn’t have to hurry. He can explore the city very slowly.

Lucas loves history, so he visits a lot of museums. Most tourists just take quick photos of the art and then leave. Lucas is different. He often spends the whole day in just one room. He looks at the paintings carefully and sometimes he draws them in his notebook. He thinks this is the best way to really understand art.

When the weather is warm, Lucas prefers to spend time outside. Rome has many beautiful parks, and Lucas wants to see all of them. He often sits on the grass to read a book or practice his Italian with the people who live there. He enjoys these quiet green areas much more than the crowded tourist streets.

Lucas still has three months left in Italy. He is very happy with his trip. He feels like he is living in Rome, not just visiting for a short holiday. Next year, he is going to travel to another country, and he wants to explore it slowly, too.

1   Why is Lucas’s trip to Rome unusual?

     (A) He usually visits for a weekend.

     (B) He doesn’t need to do things quickly.

     (C) He likes to run from one famous place to another.

2   What does Lucas do in the museums?

     (A) He studies the art for many hours.

     (B) He just takes quick photos.

     (C) He leaves after seeing one room.

3   On warm days, Lucas likes to

     (A) walk around the crowded tourist streets.

     (B) see the beautiful weather.

     (C) practice speaking with Italians.

4   How does Lucas feel about his trip now?

     (A) He wants to have a short holiday.

     (B) He is sad because he only has three months left.

     (C) He enjoys feeling like a local person.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) Enjoying a city without hurrying

     (B) The best weekend holiday in Rome

     (C) How to take beautiful photos in museums

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