Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – The Bond Between Humans and Animals

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A Holiday for Everyone

Fourteen-year-old Mia and her dog, Bella, are best friends. They do everything together, from walking to the park to watching TV on the sofa. So, when Mia’s parents started planning a two-week summer holiday to a beautiful beach in Spain, Mia was very excited. She immediately started packing her bags and Bella’s toys.

However, the next day, her father told her some bad news. He said that the hotel in Spain didn’t allow dogs. He planned to leave Bella with Mia’s aunt in London. Mia felt terrible. She told her parents that she refused to go to Spain. If her dog couldn’t come on the trip, she wanted to stay at home with her.

Mia’s parents didn’t want to leave her behind, so they asked her to help them find a new idea. Mia spent hours looking on the internet. Finally, she found a wonderful campsite near a large lake in France. The website clearly said that dogs were welcome to stay there.

She showed the pictures to her mum and dad, and they thought it looked fantastic. They changed their holiday plans and drove to France instead of flying to Spain. The family had a brilliant time swimming in the lake, and Mia was so happy that Bella was there with them.

1   What did Mia do when she first heard about the trip to Spain?

     (A) She walked to the park with her dog.

     (B) She started planning a two-week summer holiday.

     (C) She began to get her things ready to travel.

2   What did Mia decide when her father told her the bad news?

     (A) She chose not to go on the holiday without her pet.

     (B) She planned to leave Bella with her aunt in London.

     (C) She refused to stay at home with her dog.

3   What did Mia do to help her family solve the problem?

     (A) She asked her parents to find a new idea.

     (B) She used the web to search for a different place to go.

     (C) She spent hours looking at a large lake in France.

4   What did the family do in the end?

     (A) They flew to Spain instead of going to the campsite.

     (B) They travelled to a new country by car.

     (C) They showed the pictures to her mum and dad.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) How to book a fantastic hotel in Spain

     (B) A teenager who wanted her dog to join the holiday

     (C) The best ways to travel to London with a dog

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Sam’s Important Lesson

Fifteen-year-old Sam used to be quite a selfish teenager. After school, he usually only cared about playing video games and going to the cinema with his friends. However, his life changed completely last year when his old cat, Daisy, became very ill. Taking care of her taught him some very important lessons about being a better person.

When the animal doctor said Daisy needed special care, Sam decided to take the responsibility. He had to wake up an hour earlier every morning to give her medicine and prepare a special diet. After school, instead of hanging out at the park, he hurried straight home to check on her. At first, he felt a bit angry because he missed his free time and his fun hobbies.

One evening, Daisy was feeling very weak. Sam sat on the floor with her for hours, gently brushing her fur. He looked at her and realized that she couldn’t take care of herself; she completely depended on him. Suddenly, he stopped worrying about the video games he was missing. He focused only on making her comfortable, and he learned how to be patient and kind.

Thankfully, after a few difficult months, Daisy got much better. She is now healthy and happy again. Sam is also a very different person. His parents and teachers have noticed that he is much kinder and more helpful to everyone around him. He understands now that putting someone else first is actually a wonderful feeling.

1   What was Sam like before his cat got sick?

     (A) He was a very kind and helpful student.

     (B) He mostly thought about the things he wanted to do.

     (C) He spent all his free time taking care of animals.

2   What did Sam have to do for Daisy in the mornings?

     (A) wake up earlier to give her food and medicine

     (B) take her for a walk in the local park

     (C) hurry straight home from his school

3   How did Sam feel at the beginning when he had to care for Daisy?

     (A) He was happy to spend more time at home.

     (B) He felt a little annoyed about losing his free time.

     (C) He was worried that his friends were angry with him.

4   What did Sam realize when he sat on the floor with Daisy?

     (A) He wanted to play video games instead of brushing her.

     (B) He needed his parents to help him look after her.

     (C) He had to be patient because she needed his help.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) How to give medicine to a sick cat

     (B) How caring for a pet changed a boy

     (C) The best video games for teenagers

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A New Friend in the Park

Fourteen-year-old Sam walks through the local park to get to school every morning. He usually enjoys the quiet walk, but one morning last month, he noticed something sad. Under a large tree, there was a small, dirty cat. It looked very hungry and afraid. Sam loves animals, so he wanted to help.

The next day, Sam decided to bring some extra food. His mother always makes him a chicken sandwich for lunch. Sam sat on a bench and gave a piece of the chicken to the cat. The cat ate it quickly. From that day on, the cat, which Sam called Oliver, waited by the same tree every afternoon at three o’clock to share Sam’s lunch.

Everything was fine until winter arrived. In December, the weather became extremely cold and it started to snow. One Friday, Sam walked through the park, but Oliver wasn’t at his usual place. Sam felt very worried. He spent an hour looking behind trees and under benches, hoping to find his little friend.

Finally, Sam heard a quiet noise coming from an old cardboard box. Oliver was inside, shaking from the cold. Sam immediately picked him up, put him inside his warm coat, and carried him home. After talking to his parents, they agreed to keep him. Today, Oliver is a clean, happy pet, and Sam doesn’t have to share his sandwiches in the park anymore!

1   What did Sam see in the park one morning?

     (A) a frightened animal that needed food

     (B) a quiet walk under a large tree

     (C) someone who loves animals

2   What happened when Sam gave the cat some food?

     (A) His mother always makes him a chicken sandwich.

     (B) The animal began meeting the boy daily for a meal.

     (C) He sat on a bench quickly.

3   Why was Sam upset one Friday in December?

     (A) The weather became extremely cold.

     (B) He spent an hour looking behind trees.

     (C) He could not see the cat anywhere.

4   What did Sam do when he found Oliver?

     (A) He heard a quiet noise coming from an old cardboard box.

     (B) He took the freezing animal back to his own house.

     (C) He had to share his sandwiches in the park.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) The boy who makes chicken sandwiches

     (B) A cold winter walk in the park

     (C) A stray animal becomes a family pet

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