Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Daily Problems & Solutions 1

Exercises:   123456

Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Locked Out but Busy

My name is Leo, and I am fourteen years old. Last Friday afternoon, I was very happy because the school week was finished. I walked home with my friends and we talked about our plans for the weekend. When I arrived at my front door, I put my hand in my pocket.

I needed to find my house keys, but they were not there. I quickly looked inside my school bag, but I only found my books and some pens. Suddenly, I remembered something. My keys were still on the kitchen table! I wanted to call my parents, but my smartphone battery was completely dead. I couldn’t send a message or phone anyone.

I didn’t want to stand on the street, so I walked around the house to our back garden. Luckily, the sun was shining and it was a beautiful warm afternoon. I sat down on the soft grass under a big tree. I decided to open my bag and start reading my history book.

I waited outside for two hours. Finally, my mum and dad returned from their work. My mum saw me and looked extremely worried. However, I smiled and showed her my book. I felt very pleased because I finished all my homework in the garden! Next time, I will definitely check my pockets before I leave the house in the morning.

1   Why was Leo in such a good mood on Friday?

     (A) He was glad that his classes were over.

     (B) Because he arrived at his front door.

     (C) Because he put his hand in his pocket.

2   What problem did Leo discover at his house?

     (A) He quickly found his house keys inside his school bag.

     (B) His smartphone battery was still on the kitchen table.

     (C) He left his entry items inside and had no way to communicate.

3   What did Leo choose to do while he waited?

     (A) He decided to stand on the street.

     (B) He spent the time studying for a school subject.

     (C) He made it a beautiful warm afternoon.

4   How did Leo react when his parents came home?

     (A) He looked extremely worried.

     (B) He was satisfied because he completed his school tasks.

     (C) He waited outside for two hours.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) A productive afternoon in the garden

     (B) How to leave the house in the morning

     (C) My mum and dad returned from their work

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A Very Wet Morning

My name is Sam and I am fifteen years old. Usually, my mornings before school are very quiet. I always wake up early and go to the kitchen to eat my breakfast. Last Thursday, my mum put some dirty clothes in the washing machine before she left for work.

While I was making my toast, I suddenly heard a strange noise. I looked at the washing machine and saw water coming out of the door! Soon, there was water everywhere on the floor. The machine was completely broken. I felt very worried because my favourite school uniform was still inside it.

I needed to act quickly. First, I put lots of towels on the floor to clean up the mess. Then, I tried to phone my dad, but he was driving his car. So, I called my older sister, Anna. She told me to unplug the machine and explained how to stop the water.

Because of the accident, I had to wear old trousers to school. I also missed the bus and arrived late for my first lesson. When I told my friends the story, they laughed a lot. It was a really terrible morning, but I am just glad the kitchen is safe and dry now!

1   What happened before Sam ate his food on Thursday?

     (A) His mother started cleaning some items to wear.

     (B) He left for work with his mum.

     (C) He woke up early to put dirty clothes in the machine.

2   How did Sam feel when he looked at the machine?

     (A) anxious because his clothes for class were stuck inside

     (B) strange because he suddenly heard a noise

     (C) completely broken like the machine door

3   How did Sam finally stop the water?

     (A) He followed the useful instructions of a female relative.

     (B) He tried to phone his dad who was driving his car.

     (C) He put lots of towels on the floor to clean up.

4   What was the result of the accident for Sam?

     (A) He was not on time for the beginning of his studies.

     (B) He had to wear his favourite school uniform.

     (C) His friends laughed a lot about the dry kitchen.

5   Why has Sam written this text?

     (A) to share a story about a stressful start to his day

     (B) to explain how to fix a completely broken machine

     (C) to describe the best way to clean up a messy floor

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A Quick Solution for a Wet Shirt

Fourteen-year-old Tom was very excited last Monday. It was his first day at a new high school. He woke up early, had a big breakfast, and put on his special uniform. He really liked his new white school shirt because it looked very smart. At eight o’clock, he left the house to walk to the bus stop.

Suddenly, the sky became very dark and a heavy rainstorm started. Tom didn’t have a jacket or an umbrella with him. He tried to run, but the terrible weather soaked his clothes. His perfect white school shirt was full of cold water! He quickly ran back to his house.

When he arrived, his parents were already at work. He looked at the kitchen clock and saw he only had fifteen minutes before the next bus. If he missed it, he would be late for his first day. He went into the bathroom to find a towel. There, he saw his older sister’s hair dryer on a shelf. He immediately had a great idea.

Tom turned on the hair dryer to the hottest temperature and pointed it at his wet clothes. The hot air was amazing. In just ten minutes, his shirt was warm and ready to wear again. He put it on, locked the door, and ran outside. He caught the bus exactly on time, smiling because his clever trick actually worked!

1   Why was Tom feeling excited on Monday?

     (A) He was beginning classes at a different location.

     (B) He wanted to have a big breakfast.

     (C) He was ready to walk to the bus stop.

2   What was Tom’s problem when he was outside?

     (A) A sudden shower ruined his clean uniform.

     (B) He dropped his jacket or an umbrella.

     (C) He drank a glass of cold water.

3   Why did Tom go into the bathroom?

     (A) He needed to get something to dry himself with.

     (B) He wanted to look at the kitchen clock.

     (C) He needed fifteen minutes to wash his face.

4   How did Tom’s story end?

     (A) He was very pleased that his plan succeeded.

     (B) He had to wait ten minutes for the bus.

     (C) He forgot to lock the door when he ran outside.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) A fast way to dry a school shirt

     (B) How to wash a perfect white school shirt

     (C) The best hair dryer for teenagers

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