Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Accommodation & Hotels
Reading 1
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Swimming in the Sky
Fourteen-year-old Toby usually goes camping with his family during the summer holidays. They always sleep in tents and cook their own meals. However, last month, his parents planned a very different trip. For his mother’s fortieth birthday, they decided to spend a weekend in a luxury five-star hotel in Dubai. Toby felt incredibly excited about the journey.
When the family arrived at the hotel, Toby could not believe his eyes. The building was completely made of bright glass. Inside, there was soft music playing, and the friendly staff carried their heavy bags to their rooms. Toby’s bedroom was enormous, but he did not want to stay inside. He wanted to explore.
Toby went straight into the lift and pressed the button for the fiftieth floor. When the doors opened, he saw the most amazing thing. There was a huge swimming pool right on the roof! Toby quickly put on his swimming shorts and jumped into the water. It was fantastic to swim under the clouds and look down at the busy city below. He spent the whole afternoon there.
In the evening, Toby sent some pictures of the rooftop pool to his friends back home. They all replied immediately because they thought the photos were absolutely brilliant. Toby had a wonderful time in Dubai. He knows his family cannot afford to stay in luxury hotels often, but he hopes to go back there one day.
1 Why did Toby’s family go to Dubai?
(A) They were celebrating a special family event.
(B) They wanted to sleep in tents.
(C) They decided to cook their own meals.
2 What happened when the family entered the hotel?
(A) Toby carried their heavy bags to their rooms.
(B) Toby decided to stay inside his bedroom.
(C) Toby was eager to look around the building.
3 What did Toby enjoy about the swimming pool?
(A) pressing the button for the fiftieth floor
(B) taking a bath high above the streets
(C) putting on his swimming shorts quickly
4 What do we learn about Toby’s friends?
(A) They cannot afford to stay in luxury hotels.
(B) They loved the images that Toby shared.
(C) They sent some pictures to Toby in the evening.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) How to find the best camping holiday
(B) Working as staff in a five-star hotel
(C) A teenager’s unbelievable hotel experience
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 C 3 B 4 B 5 C
Reading 2
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Fantastic Seaside Holiday
Last July, sixteen-year-old Liam travelled to the coastal city of Quy Nhon with his family. They spent a week at the beautiful Fleur De Lys Hotel. Liam usually prefers camping in the mountains, so he wasn’t sure if he would enjoy a quiet beach holiday. However, this trip completely changed his mind.
When they arrived at the four-star resort, a friendly receptionist gave them the keys to their room. The bedroom was huge and very comfortable. But Liam’s favourite part was the balcony. Every morning, he woke up early to watch the sun go up over the sea. The water was incredibly clear and blue.
During the day, Liam’s parents liked reading by the hotel’s swimming pool. Liam thought the pool was a bit boring, so he spent most of his time swimming in the warm ocean or playing volleyball on the sand. In the evenings, the family ate in the resort’s restaurant. They tried amazing local fish and delicious fresh fruit.
At the end of the week, Liam felt very sad to leave. He told his parents that it was the best holiday they ever had. He really wants to return to the Fleur De Lys Hotel next summer, but he hopes to bring his best friend with him next time.
1 Why wasn’t Liam sure about his holiday at first?
(A) He wanted to travel to the coastal city.
(B) He normally enjoys a different kind of trip.
(C) He completely changed his mind.
2 What did Liam like most about his accommodation?
(A) The friendly receptionist who gave them the keys.
(B) The huge and very comfortable bedroom.
(C) The outside space where he could look at the ocean.
3 What did Liam do during the daytime?
(A) He did sports on the beach and swam in the sea.
(B) He liked reading by the hotel’s swimming pool.
(C) He ate in the resort’s restaurant.
4 What does Liam plan to do in the future?
(A) Feel very sad to leave at the end of the week.
(B) Tell his parents it was the best holiday they ever had.
(C) Visit the hotel again with a mate.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) How to play volleyball on the sand
(B) An amazing stay at a seaside resort
(C) A terrible week at a four-star hotel
ANSWER KEY
1 B 2 C 3 A 4 C 5 B
Reading 3
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Alex’s Mountain Adventure
Fifteen-year-old Alex loves walking in the countryside, but he never slept outside before. Last weekend, his father took him camping on Mount Green. Alex packed a large backpack with warm clothes. He was very excited, but he also felt a bit nervous about spending the night in the wild.
The walk to the top of the mountain took four hours. The weather was quite windy, so climbing the difficult path made Alex extremely tired. When they finally arrived at the campsite, they quickly put up their small green tent. Then, his dad cooked some delicious soup on a small fire.
When it was time to sleep, Alex got into his sleeping bag. It was very cold on the ground, and the tent was not as comfortable as his own bed. Suddenly, he heard some strange noises outside. He looked out of the tent and saw two small foxes. After that, he wasn’t afraid anymore.
Alex woke up early the next morning. When he opened the tent, the view of the valley below was completely amazing. He forgot all about the cold night. He felt very proud because he finished the difficult trip. Next summer, he hopes to go on another camping holiday with his best friends.
1 Before the trip, how did Alex feel?
(A) He was thrilled but slightly worried about sleeping in nature.
(B) He was angry because he had to pack a large backpack.
(C) He was bored of walking in the countryside.
2 Why did Alex feel so tired on the journey?
(A) He had to put up their small green tent.
(B) The route up the hill was hard work.
(C) He cooked some delicious soup on a small fire.
3 What happened during the night?
(A) Alex found the tent was as comfortable as his own bed.
(B) Alex got into his sleeping bag because of some strange noises.
(C) Alex noticed some wild animals near his tent.
4 How did Alex feel the following morning?
(A) pleased that he had completed the tough journey
(B) ready to forget all about the cold night
(C) excited to go on another camping holiday with his best friends
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) How to put up a small green tent
(B) A boy’s first night sleeping on a mountain
(C) The dangerous wild foxes in the countryside
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 B 3 C 4 A 5 B