Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Daily Problems & Solutions 3

Exercises:   123456

Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A Fast Run to School

Fourteen-year-old Leo usually wakes up at seven o’clock for school. But last Thursday, his morning was a disaster. His phone battery died in the night, so his alarm didn’t ring. When he finally opened his eyes, it was already eight o’clock. He quickly put on his uniform, grabbed his backpack, and ran out of the door without eating breakfast.

Leo needed to catch the 8:15 bus. When he arrived at the end of his street, he saw the yellow school bus driving away. He shouted and waved his hands, but the driver didn’t see him. Leo felt terrible. His high school was two kilometres away, and he had an important maths exam that morning.

He couldn’t ask his parents for a lift because they were already at work. So, Leo decided to run. He didn’t take the main road. Instead, he went through the large city park because it was a quicker way. Running with a heavy bag full of books was very difficult, but he didn’t stop to rest.

After twenty minutes, Leo finally saw the school gates. He ran inside just as the school bell started to ring. His teacher, Mr Jones, looked at him and smiled. Leo was very hot and tired, but he was incredibly happy. He didn’t miss his exam, and he knew he could run faster than the bus!

1   Why was Leo late getting up?

     (A) His mobile phone had no power.

     (B) He usually wakes up at seven o’clock.

     (C) He wanted to spend time eating breakfast.

2   What happened when Leo reached the bus stop?

     (A) He was too late to catch the bus.

     (B) The driver shouted and waved his hands.

     (C) He sat down for an important maths exam.

3   Why did Leo choose to go through the park?

     (A) It was the shortest way to get there.

     (B) He couldn’t ask his parents for a lift.

     (C) He needed a quiet place to stop to rest.

4   How did Leo feel at the end of his journey?

     (A) pleased because he arrived before his test.

     (B) surprised when the school bell started to ring.

     (C) upset because his teacher, Mr Jones, looked at him.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) An amazing run to school

     (B) The terrible yellow school bus

     (C) How to pass an important maths exam

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The Dead Phone Disaster

My name is Jake, and I am fifteen years old. Last weekend, my friend Ben invited me to his new house. He moved there two weeks ago, so I didn’t know the area very well. Ben sent me the address, and I decided to use the map app on my smartphone to find it.

I caught the bus on Saturday afternoon. During the journey, I listened to music and played some video games on my phone. After thirty minutes, I looked at the battery screen. It was at five percent! I felt very silly because I forgot to charge it at home, and I didn’t have my charger with me.

When I got off the bus, I opened the map quickly. Suddenly, the screen went black. My phone was completely dead. I was in a strange street, and I couldn’t remember the name of Ben’s new road. I didn’t know what to do, and I couldn’t call him to ask for help.

Then, I saw a small post office. I walked inside and told the woman my problem. I remembered Ben lived near a large park with a lake. The kind woman knew exactly where it was and gave me directions. Ten minutes later, I finally found Ben’s house. I was late, but I was very happy. Now, I always check my battery before I go out!

1   Why did Jake need to use his phone’s map?

     (A) He lost the address that Ben sent him.

     (B) He didn’t know exactly where his friend lived now.

     (C) He wanted to check the bus times to Ben’s house.

2   Why was Jake’s phone battery so low?

     (A) He left his charger on the bus by mistake.

     (B) He used the map app for thirty minutes.

     (C) He used his phone for entertainment on the bus.

3   What was Jake’s main problem when he left the bus?

     (A) He didn’t have the name of Ben’s street in his memory.

     (B) He broke his phone and the screen went black.

     (C) He couldn’t find a public phone to call his friend.

4   How did Jake find Ben’s house?

     (A) He walked around the large park with a lake.

     (B) Someone working in a local building helped him.

     (C) He waited outside the post office for ten minutes.

5   What is Jake doing in this text?

     (A) complaining about the battery life of his smartphone

     (B) telling a story about a journey with a difficult moment

     (C) explaining how to use a map app in a new area

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A Useful Lesson with a Needle and Thread

My name is Oliver, and I am thirteen years old. I have a favourite blue jacket that I wear everywhere. Last Tuesday at school, I noticed a problem. The top button was missing! I looked on the classroom floor and luckily found it. I was worried because I really wanted to wear the jacket to my friend’s birthday party on Saturday.

When I got home, I asked my mum to fix it. Usually, she does these things for me. However, she was working on her computer and was extremely busy. She told me that I was old enough to learn a new skill. She gave me a small needle, some dark thread, and smiled at me.

I went to my bedroom and watched a short video on my phone about sewing. At first, it was quite difficult. I dropped the button twice, and the thread came out of the needle. I felt a bit angry, but I took a deep breath and tried again. I worked very slowly and carefully.

After twenty minutes, the job was finally complete. I pulled the button, and it didn’t move at all! On Saturday, I wore my jacket to the party. When my friends asked about it, I proudly explained what I did. Now, I think sewing is fun, and I hope to learn how to make my own t-shirts one day.

1   Why was Oliver worried about his blue jacket?

     (A) He couldn’t find the missing button on the classroom floor.

     (B) He planned to put it on for a special event that weekend.

     (C) He wanted to wear it everywhere on Tuesday.

2   What did Oliver’s mother do when he asked for help?

     (A) She told him to start working on her computer.

     (B) She suggested that he was old enough to help her work.

     (C) She gave him the equipment to do the task alone.

3   How did Oliver learn what to do?

     (A) He viewed a digital clip showing him how to sew.

     (B) He went to his bedroom and dropped the button twice.

     (C) He worked very slowly and carefully on his phone.

4   How did Oliver feel at the party?

     (A) He was glad to explain that the button didn’t move at all.

     (B) He felt very satisfied with the repair he managed to do.

     (C) He was proud that he could make his own t-shirts.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) How to make your own clothes at home

     (B) A terrible birthday party on Saturday

     (C) Fixing a jacket brings a new hobby

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