Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Daily Routines & Habits

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The Best Start to the Day

Meet 14-year-old Leo. Most teenagers love sleeping until late, but Leo is different. Every morning, he wakes up at six o’clock. He doesn’t do this to play video games or watch TV. He gets up early because he loves cooking and preparing a healthy breakfast for his parents and his little sister.

While his family is still in bed, Leo goes quietly to the kitchen. He never makes boring toast or just pours cereal into a bowl. Instead, he prepares a delicious and healthy meal. He cuts fresh fruit like apples and bananas, boils eggs, and makes hot coffee for his parents. On Sundays, he sometimes makes pancakes.

Leo started this morning routine last year. Both of his parents work very hard and they were always in a hurry. They usually didn’t have time to eat before leaving the house. Leo watched some cooking videos on the internet, learned some easy recipes, and decided to help them.

Now, the whole family sits together at the table every morning. His mother is very pleased because she has more time to get ready for her job. Leo feels extremely proud when everyone enjoys his food. When he finishes school, he hopes to become a professional chef in a famous restaurant.

1   Why does Leo wake up at six o’clock?

     (A) He wants to make food for his family.

     (B) He wants to play video games and watch TV.

     (C) He loves sleeping until late.

2   What does Leo usually do in the kitchen?

     (A) He pours cereal into a bowl.

     (B) He makes boring toast.

     (C) He prepares different kinds of healthy food.

3   Why did Leo begin making breakfast last year?

     (A) He wanted to make his own cooking videos on the internet.

     (B) His parents were too busy to have a morning meal.

     (C) His parents asked him to learn some easy recipes.

4   How does Leo’s mother feel now?

     (A) She hopes to become a professional chef.

     (B) She is happy because she isn’t in a hurry.

     (C) She feels extremely proud of her job.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) How to make Sunday pancakes

     (B) A helpful teenager’s morning routine

     (C) The boy who loves sleeping late

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The Morning Race

My name is Leo and I am fourteen years old. My mornings are always very busy. My alarm clock rings at six o’clock every day. I have to get out of bed quickly because I share a bathroom with my older sister, Mia. She takes a long time to get ready, so I must wash and brush my teeth before she goes in.

After that, I run down the stairs to the kitchen. My mum usually leaves some cereal and a glass of orange juice on the table for me. I eat my breakfast in five minutes. Next, I put my homework and my pencil case into my school bag. Sometimes I leave my books on the kitchen table because I look at the clock and worry about the time.

At twenty past seven, I put on my coat and leave the house. My school bus arrives at exactly half past seven. The bus stop is at the end of my street. I usually meet my friend Sam outside his house, and we run to the bus stop together. We never want to miss the bus!

When we finally sit down on the bus, I feel completely relaxed. The journey takes forty minutes. I usually listen to my favourite music on my phone or chat with the other students. By the time we arrive at the school gates, I feel wide awake and ready for my first lesson.

1   Why does Leo need to hurry when he wakes up?

     (A) His alarm clock rings at six o’clock every day.

     (B) He wants to use the washroom before his sister.

     (C) He takes a long time to get ready.

2   What sometimes happens after Leo eats his breakfast?

     (A) He forgets to take his reading materials to school.

     (B) He runs down the stairs to the kitchen.

     (C) He leaves some cereal and a glass of orange juice on the table.

3   How does Leo travel to the bus stop?

     (A) He leaves his house at exactly half past seven.

     (B) He meets his friend Sam at the end of his street.

     (C) He hurries there on foot with a classmate.

4   How does Leo feel during the drive to school?

     (A) calm and comfortable

     (B) very busy

     (C) wide awake and ready

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) A difficult journey with my older sister

     (B) The fast daily routine to catch the bus

     (C) How to chat with other students at school

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A Better Routine for Leo

Fifteen-year-old Leo loves playing video games. A few months ago, he usually played online with his friends until midnight. Because he went to bed so late, he always felt completely exhausted the next morning when his alarm clock rang.

However, the worst time of the day for Leo was the afternoon. After eating a big meal at lunchtime, he felt incredibly sleepy. Last Tuesday, he almost fell asleep during science, which is his favourite subject. His teacher, Mr. Davis, saw him closing his eyes and asked him what was wrong.

Leo knew he had to change his sleeping habits immediately. He decided to stop using his computer and mobile phone at eight o’clock in the evening. Instead of looking at a bright screen, he chose to read a quiet book in bed. He also made sure to turn off his bedroom light at exactly ten o’clock.

At first, the new routine was quite difficult. Leo lay in the dark and couldn’t fall asleep. But after three or four days, his body got used to it. Now, he wakes up feeling fresh and has lots of energy for his afternoon classes. He pays attention to his teachers and feels much happier at school.

1   Why was Leo so tired in the mornings?

     (A) He didn’t go to sleep early enough.

     (B) He heard his alarm clock ring.

     (C) He played with his friends in the morning.

2   What happened during Leo’s science class last Tuesday?

     (A) He ate a big meal at lunchtime.

     (B) He nearly went to sleep.

     (C) He asked his teacher what was wrong.

3   What did Leo do to improve his sleep?

     (A) He turned off his bedroom light at eight o’clock.

     (B) He looked at a bright screen in bed.

     (C) He gave up using technology in the evening.

4   At the beginning of his new routine, Leo

     (A) woke up feeling fresh and happy.

     (B) found it hard to drop off to sleep.

     (C) had lots of energy for his afternoon classes.

5   What is the best title for the text?

     (A) How to play video games online

     (B) Mr. Davis’s difficult science class

     (C) A positive change for a student

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