Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Daily Pet Care & Responsibilities

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Toby’s Morning Walks

Fourteen-year-old Toby has a very different morning routine from his friends. While most teenagers stay in bed until the last minute, Toby wakes up at six o’clock every day. He does this because he has a very active dog called Buster. Buster is a large dog with a lot of energy, and he needs a long walk before Toby goes to school.

Every morning, Toby puts on his warm coat and takes Buster to the large park near his house. At that time, the streets are completely empty. Toby’s classmates are usually still sleeping, but Toby is already throwing a ball for his dog. They spend about an hour running together on the wet grass.

Toby’s parents work very long hours, so they don’t have time to walk Buster in the morning. Toby doesn’t mind helping his family. He knows that if Buster doesn’t get enough exercise, he becomes bored. When Buster is bored, he sometimes chews Toby’s shoes or the sofa cushions. The morning walks keep the house safe!

Waking up early is sometimes difficult, especially in the winter when it is cold and dark. However, Toby really loves his morning routine. He enjoys the quiet streets and watching the sun come up. He actually thinks that the fresh air helps him to feel awake and ready for his school lessons.

1   Why does Toby get up at six o’clock?

     (A) to stay in bed until the last minute

     (B) to give his energetic pet some exercise

     (C) to arrive at his school on time

2   What does Toby do when he arrives at the park?

     (A) He sleeps on the wet grass.

     (B) He meets his classmates.

     (C) He plays active games with Buster.

3   What happens if Buster doesn’t get a walk?

     (A) He ruins things inside the house.

     (B) Toby’s parents have to work long hours.

     (C) He sleeps on the sofa cushions.

4   What does Toby say about walking in the winter?

     (A) He feels too tired for his school lessons.

     (B) He hates it because it is cold and dark.

     (C) He still enjoys it even when it is hard.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) How to train a large energetic dog

     (B) A teenager’s early morning routine

     (C) The best winter parks for dogs

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Looking After Tropical Fish

Fourteen-year-old Leo has always loved sea animals. Last month, his uncle, who owns a pet shop, asked him if he wanted a weekend job. Leo agreed immediately because he really wanted to learn about keeping tropical fish. Most of his friends spend their Saturdays playing football, but Leo prefers working at the shop.

Leo’s first task was to learn how to clean the biggest fish tank. It wasn’t an easy job. First, his uncle showed him how to take out some of the old water. Then, Leo had to scrub the glass carefully. He used a special brush so he didn’t scratch the tank. It took two hours, but he was very happy when the water looked perfectly clear.

Next, Leo had to learn how to feed the fish. This was more difficult than he thought. His uncle explained that giving them too much food is actually very dangerous. If they eat too much, they can easily get sick. Leo also learned that different types of fish need different kinds of food to stay healthy. He wrote everything down in a small notebook.

Now, Leo can clean the tank and feed the fish without any help. His uncle is very pleased with his hard work. When he leaves school, Leo plans to study marine biology at university. He hopes to travel the world and discover new types of tropical fish in the wild.

1   Why did Leo decide to take the weekend job?

     (A) He wished to get knowledge about certain water animals.

     (B) He preferred spending his Saturdays playing football.

     (C) His uncle asked him if he loved sea animals.

2   What does Leo say about washing the large tank?

     (A) He had to take out all the old water.

     (B) It was a hard task that took quite a long time.

     (C) It was an easy job because he used a special brush.

3   What did Leo learn about giving food to the fish?

     (A) They easily get sick if they eat different kinds of food.

     (B) It was more difficult to write everything down in a notebook.

     (C) Large meals can actually be very bad for them.

4   How are things going for Leo at the shop now?

     (A) He travels the world to discover new types of fish.

     (B) He is able to complete his duties completely alone.

     (C) His uncle needs some help with the hard work.

5   What is the best title for this article?

     (A) A student’s experience caring for sea life

     (B) How to spend your Saturdays playing football

     (C) The easiest way to catch tropical fish

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Emma’s Clever Timetable

Fourteen-year-old Emma lives with her parents and older brother. Last month, her family got a beautiful new cat called Whiskers. Everyone loves playing with him, but there was a big problem. Whiskers was always hungry, and he often ate three or four times a day because nobody knew who fed him.

Emma’s parents work very long hours, and her brother plays football every evening. Emma usually gives Whiskers his food before she goes to school. However, sometimes her dad also put meat in the cat’s bowl before he left the house. Because of this, Whiskers was getting quite fat and lazy.

Emma wanted to change this, so she decided to create a daily timetable. She found a large piece of paper and drew a table on it. She wrote the days of the week and her family members’ names. Then, she put the paper on the fridge door with a red pen. Now, when someone gives the cat a meal, they have to write a mark next to their name.

The new system works perfectly. Whiskers only gets his breakfast and dinner now, so he is much thinner and healthier. Emma’s parents are very pleased because they do not have to buy expensive cat food so often. Emma feels proud that her simple idea helped her family and their pet.

1   What was the problem with the family’s new cat?

     (A) He received too many meals from the family.

     (B) He was always hungry for three or four days.

     (C) Nobody knew how to play with him.

2   Why was Whiskers getting fat?

     (A) Two different people gave him his breakfast.

     (B) Emma’s parents work very long hours.

     (C) Her brother plays football every evening.

3   What must the family do when they use the timetable?

     (A) put a symbol on the paper after feeding the cat

     (B) find a large piece of paper for the fridge door

     (C) write the days of the week with a red pen

4   How do Emma’s parents feel about the new system?

     (A) glad because they are spending less money

     (B) proud because they thought of the simple idea

     (C) pleased because they are much thinner and healthier

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) A teenager’s smart plan to organize pet care

     (B) How to find cheap and healthy cat food

     (C) The best ways to play with a new animal

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