Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Daily Routines & Habits

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A Walk Before Bedtime

Fourteen-year-old Jake often felt very tired at school. A few months ago, he had a big problem with his sleep. After dinner every evening, he usually went straight to his bedroom. He stayed there for hours, playing fast action games or watching loud films on his computer. When he finally went to bed at eleven o’clock, he couldn’t fall asleep.

One day, Jake’s science teacher talked about healthy habits. She explained that looking at bright screens at night is a terrible idea for teenagers. Instead, she said that spending time outside can help people relax. Jake listened carefully and decided to change his evening routine. He asked his dad to help him.

Now, Jake’s evenings are completely different. After the family finishes eating their meal, Jake doesn’t turn on his computer. Instead, he puts on his shoes and goes for a short walk with his dad. They usually walk around the local park for twenty minutes. The streets are quiet, and the fresh air feels wonderful. Most importantly, Jake leaves his mobile phone at home.

This new activity has completely changed Jake’s life. When he returns home from the walk, his body and mind feel very calm. He goes to bed at ten o’clock and falls asleep almost immediately. He wakes up the next morning full of energy, ready for a busy day of learning.

1   What did Jake usually do after his evening meal in the past?

     (A) He spent a lot of time looking at a screen.

     (B) He went straight to sleep in his bedroom.

     (C) He played fast games until eleven o’clock.

2   How did Jake find out about a better evening routine?

     (A) He read an article about healthy habits.

     (B) An adult at his school gave him some advice.

     (C) He decided to ask his dad to help him.

3   What do we learn about Jake’s new walk?

     (A) He turns on his computer when he finishes.

     (B) He walks for hours around the local park.

     (C) He does not take his technology with him.

4   How does Jake feel immediately after he returns from his walk?

     (A) ready for a busy day of learning

     (B) completely relaxed and peaceful

     (C) full of energy for the next morning

5   What is the best title for the text?

     (A) Jake’s terrible science teacher

     (B) A simple change for better rest

     (C) How to play fast action games

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A Month with Grandparents

My name is Toby, and I am fourteen years old. Usually, my life is very quiet. After school, I spend hours in my bedroom playing video games, and my family often eats pizza for dinner. But last week, my grandparents arrived from the countryside. They are going to stay with us for a whole month, and my daily routine is already very different!

The biggest change is in the morning. My grandad wakes up at six o’clock. He likes making a big breakfast for everyone, so there is a lot of noise in the kitchen. Before they came, I always got up at half past seven. Now, the smell of cooking wakes me up much earlier, but the food is delicious.

My evenings have changed, too. I usually eat quickly and go back to my computer. But my grandma loves talking and playing board games. After dinner, we all sit in the living room together. We watch nature programmes on television or play cards. I haven’t played my favorite video games for days!

At first, I was a bit unhappy because I couldn’t do my normal activities. However, I am really enjoying this new routine. We laugh a lot, and I love listening to my grandparents’ stories. I know I am going to feel sad when they go back to the countryside.

1   What was Toby’s life like before his grandparents arrived?

     (A) He spent a lot of time alone doing a hobby.

     (B) He visited the countryside for a whole month.

     (C) His family usually made a big breakfast.

2   What happens in the mornings now?

     (A) Toby wakes up at six o’clock to cook.

     (B) Toby makes a big breakfast for everyone.

     (C) Toby gets out of bed sooner than he used to.

3   How have Toby’s evenings changed?

     (A) He eats quickly and goes back to his computer.

     (B) He shares different activities with his relatives.

     (C) Grandma plays his favorite video games with him.

4   How does Toby feel about the situation now?

     (A) He is having a very nice time with his guests.

     (B) He is unhappy because he couldn’t do his normal activities.

     (C) He wants to go back to the countryside with them.

5   Why has Toby written this text?

     (A) To explain how to play his favorite video games.

     (B) To describe how his home life has changed.

     (C) To talk about living in the quiet countryside.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A Better Morning Routine

Leo is a twelve-year-old boy who likes school, but he used to have a very bad habit. He always packed his school bag in the morning. He usually woke up late, ate his breakfast quickly, and ran to catch the school bus. Because he was always in a hurry, he often left important things on his desk, like his math book or his pencil case.

Last Tuesday, things got worse. Leo had a very important history project to give to his teacher. He worked on it all weekend. But on Tuesday morning, he couldn’t find his sports shoes for his physical education class. He looked everywhere in his bedroom. When he finally found them, he just grabbed his bag and ran out the door. At school, he opened his bag and saw that his history project wasn’t inside.

His teacher, Mr. Davis, wasn’t angry, but he told Leo he needed a better plan. That evening, Leo’s mother gave him some helpful advice. She told him to prepare everything before going to bed. Leo decided to try it. He put his books, his completed homework, and his pencil case into his backpack. He also left his sports shoes right next to the door.

The next morning, Leo woke up feeling very relaxed. He had enough time to enjoy a nice, healthy breakfast with his parents. He didn’t have to run to the bus stop at all. Now, Leo packs his bag every evening, and his mornings are much happier.

1   What was Leo’s problem in the mornings?

     (A) He ate his breakfast too slowly.

     (B) He didn’t have enough time to get ready.

     (C) He left his school bag on his desk.

2   What happened to Leo last Tuesday?

     (A) He forgot to bring his school work to class.

     (B) He couldn’t find his bag anywhere in his bedroom.

     (C) He worked on his physical education class all weekend.

3   What did Leo do after talking to his mother?

     (A) He put his sports shoes into his backpack.

     (B) He got everything ready for school at night.

     (C) He gave some helpful advice to his teacher.

4   How was Leo’s morning on Wednesday?

     (A) He ran to the bus stop with his parents.

     (B) He felt worried about packing his bag.

     (C) He was calm and didn’t have to rush.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) Learning how to have an easier morning

     (B) How to make an important history project

     (C) The boy who missed the school bus

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