Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Brands & Everyday Fashion

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Which person buys their clothes on the internet?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Finn

2   Which person likes to wear clothes in matching colours?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Finn

3   Which person says their everyday clothes are good for physical activities?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Finn

4   Which person prefers to wait for special prices before going shopping?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Finn

5   Which person likes clothes that are very easy to look after?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Finn

6   Which person shares their clothes with a relative?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Finn

7   Which person believes you don’t need to spend much money to look good?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Finn

Simple and Comfortable Clothes

Leo

I love shops that sell basic, comfortable t-shirts and trousers. I usually go to a big shopping centre to get them, never from websites. I think it’s silly to pay a hundred pounds for a designer jacket. You can find fantastic things for just ten pounds! My favourite trousers are made of soft cotton. I can run and jump in them without any problems. Also, when they get dirty, I just throw them in the washing machine. I never have to spend time making them flat and tidy with an iron.

Maya

For me, simple clothes are the best. I usually look at pictures on my phone, but I always pay for my t-shirts inside the actual store. I love buying basic sweaters in black, white, and grey. It is very simple to put together an outfit when everything is the exact same shade. I wash my sweaters very carefully by hand so they don’t get ruined. My younger sister is my size, so we often borrow each other’s jackets and tops. I play tennis, but I have a special uniform for that.

Finn

I don’t like clothes with big logos on them. I prefer plain t-shirts and soft trousers. My mum sometimes gives me expensive jackets for my birthday, but I usually buy my own things. I hate walking around busy shops, so I prefer ordering everything from my laptop while sitting on my bed. I am a student, so I don’t have much cash. I usually check the stores at the end of summer when the clothes are half the cost. I love bright red tops, but I just wear them with blue jeans.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Which person buys clothes for someone else?

     (A) Chloe   (B) Sarah   (C) Mia

2   Which person prefers to visit the shop early in the morning?

     (A) Chloe   (B) Sarah   (C) Mia

3   Which person uses their mobile phone to spend less money?

     (A) Chloe   (B) Sarah   (C) Mia

4   Which person got something to wear for a holiday?

     (A) Chloe   (B) Sarah   (C) Mia

5   Which person returned an item of clothing to the shop?

     (A) Chloe   (B) Sarah   (C) Mia

6   Which person likes buying things from the internet?

     (A) Chloe   (B) Sarah   (C) Mia

7   Which person had to wait a long time to pay for their clothes?

     (A) Chloe   (B) Sarah   (C) Mia

Finding Fashion Deals at H&M

Chloe

I love the winter fashion at H&M, but the shop gets very busy. To stay away from the crowds, I make sure I am there at 9 a.m. when they first open the doors. Yesterday, I found a beautiful green coat. However, the store was so full that I stood behind a lot of other customers for nearly half an hour before I could give the assistant my cash! I also brought a sweater with me. I got it last week, but it was the wrong size, so I gave it back to them.

Sarah

I always find the best fashion deals, but I rarely walk into an actual H&M store. I prefer staying on my sofa and choosing things from their website on my laptop. It is so much easier! It usually takes a few days for the boxes to arrive, but I don’t mind waiting. When I pay, I always look at the special app on my smartphone. It gives me great price cuts, so I save a lot of cash. I usually just get things for myself to wear at college, rather than for trips.

Mia

The summer sale at H&M is my favourite time to go shopping. I really hate waking up early, so I always visit the store in the late afternoon. Last Saturday, I got some beautiful sunglasses and two cheap T-shirts. I also picked up a lovely pink dress for my little sister because it was her birthday. We are going to the beach for a week in August, so I also found some comfortable swimming clothes. I didn’t have to wait in a queue because the shop was very quiet when I finished.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Which person says their trousers are good for wearing in hot weather?

     (A) Liam   (B) Noah   (C) Ethan

2   Which person mentions that the trousers did not cost a lot of money?

     (A) Liam   (B) Noah   (C) Ethan

3   Which person wears these trousers when doing sports?

     (A) Liam   (B) Noah   (C) Ethan

4   Which person bought trousers that were too big at first?

     (A) Liam   (B) Noah   (C) Ethan

5   Which person thinks the trousers come in lovely colours?

     (A) Liam   (B) Noah   (C) Ethan

6   Which person says their clothes looked fine after cleaning them?

     (A) Liam   (B) Noah   (C) Ethan

7   Which person says it is hard to get a hole in their trousers?

     (A) Liam   (B) Noah   (C) Ethan

Reviews of Routine Trousers

Liam

I bought my everyday trousers from Routine last month. They look very smart for school. When they arrived, the legs went right past my shoes, so my mum had to use scissors to make them shorter for me! Now they fit well. The brand makes them from very thin cotton. Because of this, I feel completely cool in them, even when the sun is shining brightly outside. I never put them on for running or jumping in the park because I want to keep them perfectly clean. I chose the black ones, and I love them.

Noah

Routine is definitely my favourite brand for everyday clothes. I usually put their trousers on for my weekend football games with my friends. The cloth is amazingly strong. Last Saturday, I fell over on the street, but the material didn’t break at all! They are really thick, which is great for cold winter days, but maybe not for July. Unlike my friend’s clothes, mine were the perfect size straight from the shop. Routine makes them in dark green and pale brown, and both shades look fantastic with all my tops.

Ethan

I needed some trousers for my holiday, so I decided to try the Routine brand. I got them from a shop in town, and they were on special offer. I kept a lot of my pocket money, which made me very happy! I was worried they would get ruined quickly because the material is so soft. However, I have put them in the washing machine at least ten times, and they still look perfect. I only bought one dark blue pair, but I might go back to get more for walking around the city.

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