Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Animal Protection & Eco-Awareness

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A Green Day at School

Fifteen-year-old Leo loves nature and animals. Last month, he watched an interesting documentary about the environment. He learned that farms for cows and sheep use a lot of water and land. This can be very bad for our planet. Because of this, Leo decided to eat less meat and help the earth.

Leo wanted to do something at his high school, too. He talked to his head teacher, Mr. Harris, about starting a project called “Meat-Free Monday”. This means the school café does not serve any meat on the first day of the week. Mr. Harris thought it was a great idea, but he said Leo had to explain the project to the other students.

To do this, Leo made colorful posters and put them in the dining room. He wrote that eating vegetables for just one day saves a lot of water and protects wild animals’ homes. At first, some teenagers were unhappy about the idea. They loved eating burgers and sausages for lunch and didn’t want to change.

However, on the first Meat-Free Monday, the café cooked delicious tomato pasta and vegetable pizzas. The unhappy students tried the new meals and actually loved them! Now, everyone looks forward to Mondays. Leo feels very proud of his school. He hopes other high schools in his town will do the same thing next year!

1   Why did Leo decide to eat less meat?

     (A) He wanted to do something good for the planet.

     (B) He wanted to work on farms for cows and sheep.

     (C) He wanted to make an interesting documentary.

2   What did Mr. Harris ask Leo to do?

     (A) serve meat on the first day of the week

     (B) talk to the head teacher about the school café

     (C) give the other teenagers information about the plan

3   How did some students feel about the project at the beginning?

     (A) They wanted to protect wild animals’ homes.

     (B) They did not want to stop eating their favorite food.

     (C) They were unhappy about making colorful posters.

4   What happened on the first Meat-Free Monday?

     (A) The school café cooked delicious burgers and sausages.

     (B) Other high schools in his town did the same thing.

     (C) The teenagers enjoyed the new meals without meat.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) A student’s successful idea to help the environment

     (B) How to cook delicious tomato pasta and pizzas

     (C) Why teenagers should eat more burgers for lunch

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Shopping Carefully on Holiday

Fifteen-year-old Maya recently went on a fantastic beach holiday to a tropical island with her family. During their trip, they visited many local markets. Usually, teenagers like to buy things like t-shirts or sweets to take home for their friends. However, Maya noticed something in the shops that made her feel very unhappy.

While she was looking for presents, Maya saw some beautiful necklaces and small boxes. The shop assistant told her they were made from turtle shells and sea coral. Maya loves the ocean, so she was sad to learn that people kill wild sea animals just to make souvenirs for tourists to buy.

Maya decided not to buy anything from those shops. After she returned to her school, she asked her teacher if she could talk to her classmates. She gave a short presentation and warned her friends to be careful on holiday. She told them that it is much better to spend their money on local food or paintings.

Her friends were very surprised, but they agreed with her completely. Now, they always check what things are made of before they buy them. Maya feels proud that she could change her friends’ minds. Next year, she wants to join a wildlife charity to protect more animals from danger.

1   What did Maya do during her holiday?

     (A) She saw some items that upset her.

     (B) She bought t-shirts or sweets for her friends.

     (C) She visited a tropical island with her friends.

2   Why was Maya sad about the necklaces and small boxes?

     (A) She realised that creatures died to create them.

     (B) The shop assistant told her they were beautiful.

     (C) She wanted to make souvenirs for tourists.

3   What did Maya advise her classmates to do?

     (A) Purchase different kinds of gifts instead.

     (B) Give a short presentation at school.

     (C) Ask their teacher to talk to them.

4   What happened after Maya spoke to her class?

     (A) Her friends joined a wildlife charity.

     (B) Her classmates listened and changed their shopping habits.

     (C) Her friends felt very surprised and proud.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) How to make beautiful necklaces and boxes

     (B) A teenager’s warning about holiday presents

     (C) Why tourists should buy sweets for their friends

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Keeping the River Birds Safe

Fourteen-year-old Harry loves spending time outdoors. His favourite place is the river near his house. He usually goes there after school because he enjoys watching the wildlife. He especially likes the beautiful ducks that live on the water. However, last month, Harry noticed a terrible problem.

Many people visit the river at weekends to catch fish. Sadly, they often leave long pieces of plastic fishing line on the grass. Harry read online that this is extremely dangerous for the ducks. The birds cannot see the clear plastic, and their legs can easily get caught in it. Harry knew he had to do something to help.

He decided to use his free time to clean up the area. Every Saturday morning, he walked along the river and carefully picked up all the fishing lines. He put them in a large rubbish bin. Soon, his best friend, David, started coming with him. Together, they collected three full bags of dangerous plastic in just two weeks!

Now, the river is a much safer place for the animals. Harry is very proud of his hard work. Next month, he hopes to make some big signs to put next to the water. He wants to ask people to take their fishing lines home. He believes that everyone must protect the local wildlife.

1   Why does Harry go to the river after school?

     (A) to spend time near his house

     (B) to look at the animals there

     (C) to notice a terrible problem

2   What is the danger of the fishing lines for the ducks?

     (A) They use the plastic to catch fish at weekends.

     (B) They can easily see the clear plastic in the grass.

     (C) They can get stuck in the material and hurt themselves.

3   What did Harry do on Saturday mornings?

     (A) He took the long pieces of plastic off the ground.

     (B) He collected three full bags of dangerous plastic.

     (C) He started coming with his best friend, David.

4   What is Harry planning to do next month?

     (A) take their fishing lines home

     (B) protect the local wildlife

     (C) create some messages to leave by the river

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) How to catch fish with long plastic lines

     (B) A teenager’s actions to help local birds

     (C) The best way to make large rubbish bins

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