Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Extended Stays & Relocations

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A Year of New Weather

Mateo is fifteen years old and comes from a country where it is always summer. Last September, he travelled to Canada to study at a high school for six months. When he arrived, it was autumn. Mateo was amazed. He watched the leaves on the trees turn red and yellow before they fell to the ground. He felt quite cool for the first time in his life, so he had to buy a warm jacket.

In December, the weather changed again. One morning, Mateo woke up and saw white snow everywhere. He was very excited because he never saw snow before. That weekend, his new friends took him to an outdoor pool. He tried ice skating, but he fell down many times. However, he really enjoyed making a big snowman in the park.

But winter was also difficult for Mateo. In his hometown, the sun always shines until late in the evening. In Canada, the sky became dark at four o’clock in the afternoon. He often felt a little sad because he missed the bright sun. He also didn’t like wearing heavy boots and a thick hat every time he walked to school.

Finally, in March, the snow disappeared. Small green leaves grew on the trees again, and beautiful flowers opened in the gardens. Mateo’s six months are now over. He is happy to fly back to his warm country, but he is glad he saw the different seasons.

1   What did Mateo do when he first travelled to Canada?

     (A) He bought a jacket because of the cold temperature.

     (B) He went to a country where it is always summer.

     (C) He studied at a high school for exactly fifteen years.

2   What did Mateo do in December?

     (A) He had a great time building a person out of snow.

     (B) He fell down in the white snow before he woke up.

     (C) He went ice skating very well at the outdoor pool.

3   Why did Mateo find the Canadian winter hard?

     (A) He missed his hometown where the sky became dark at four o’clock.

     (B) He didn’t enjoy putting on thick winter clothes to go outside.

     (C) He had to walk to school late in the evening.

4   How does Mateo feel about leaving Canada?

     (A) He is sad that the small green leaves disappeared.

     (B) He is pleased he lived through the different seasons.

     (C) He is happy to fly back because his six months are not over.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) A student’s first time seeing the seasons change

     (B) How to make a big snowman in the park

     (C) The best high school for a six-month trip

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Leo’s Letters from London

Sixteen-year-old Leo moved to London a month ago to study at a new college. Every Sunday, he writes long letters to his parents in his quiet village. He wants to tell them everything about his new life in the capital city. He always says that the biggest difference is the noise. In the village, nights are completely silent, but in London, he can hear cars outside his window all the time.

Getting around the city is another big change. At home, Leo usually walked to his school or rode his bicycle. Now, his college is far away, so he travels on the underground train every morning. It is often incredibly crowded with people going to work. However, Leo actually enjoys it because it is very fast and he doesn’t have to wait in traffic.

In his letters, Leo also describes the food. His mother always makes fresh meals for the family. In the capital, many people buy fast food because they are very busy. At first, Leo bought sandwiches from the supermarket. Luckily, last week he found a fantastic street market near his apartment. Now, he buys delicious fresh fruit and vegetables there.

Although Leo sometimes misses the quiet nights and his family, he is having a wonderful time. He loves exploring the huge parks and historic museums at the weekends. He is planning to show his parents all his favourite places when they visit him next month.

1   What is the main difference Leo notices about the capital?

     (A) There is a lot more sound everywhere.

     (B) The nights are completely silent.

     (C) He lives in a quiet village.

2   How does Leo feel about taking the underground train?

     (A) He thinks it is a great way to travel because it is quick.

     (B) He dislikes it because it is incredibly crowded.

     (C) He prefers it when he usually walked to his school.

3   What does Leo do for food now?

     (A) He gets healthy things to eat from a street market.

     (B) His mother always makes fresh meals for him.

     (C) He often buys sandwiches from the supermarket.

4   What is Leo going to do next month?

     (A) Take his family to see the best parts of the city.

     (B) Spend time exploring the huge parks and historic museums.

     (C) Travel home because he misses the quiet nights and his family.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) A teenager’s life in a busy new city

     (B) How to travel on the underground train

     (C) Buying fresh fruit at the supermarket

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Sophie’s Canadian Farewell

Fifteen-year-old Sophie is looking at her calendar. Her six-month study trip in Canada is almost finished. When she first arrived in January, she felt quite frightened because she didn’t know anyone. But now, she thinks it is the most unforgettable adventure of her life.

During her time there, Sophie did many amazing things. She lived with a lovely host family who took her to the snowy mountains. She learned how to ski and even saw a wild bear! She also went to a local high school and made some fantastic friends. They practiced English together every day.

Now, Sophie is packing her large green suitcase. She is putting her winter clothes and souvenirs inside. She feels a bit sad because she must say goodbye to her new friends. However, she is also extremely excited to go back to the UK. She really wants to see her parents and sleep in her own comfortable bed again.

Last night, her Canadian friends organised a wonderful farewell party for her. They ate delicious food and took dozens of photographs. Sophie knows she will never forget this trip. She promises to send messages to her friends every week, and she hopes they will visit her in London next summer.

1   How did Sophie feel when she first arrived in Canada?

     (A) She was scared because she was around strangers.

     (B) She knew it was an unforgettable adventure.

     (C) She wanted to look at her calendar.

2   What did Sophie do with her host family?

     (A) She went to a local high school.

     (B) She enjoyed a winter sport in the hills.

     (C) She practiced English together every day.

3   Why is Sophie excited to return to the UK?

     (A) She must say goodbye to her new friends.

     (B) She is packing her large green suitcase.

     (C) She is looking forward to sleeping in her own room.

4   What happened the evening before?

     (A) Her mates arranged a special event for her.

     (B) She promised to send messages to her friends.

     (C) They planned to visit her in London next summer.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) How to find a lovely host family in Canada

     (B) Packing a large green suitcase for winter

     (C) Mixed emotions at the end of a great journey

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