Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Daily Routines & Habits
Reading 1
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Making Time for Everything
Fourteen-year-old Noah loves watching television. Every evening, he spends hours sitting on the sofa watching his favourite shows. However, last month, he had a big problem. He got some bad grades in his science and maths tests. His teachers told him that he often forgot to do his homework. Noah knew he needed to change his habits.
On Saturday, Noah went to the stationery shop and bought a large diary and some bright pens. He decided to make a detailed schedule. On each page, he wrote the exact times for his schoolwork and the times for his favourite programmes. He planned to finish all his homework before he turned on the television.
The first week was quite difficult. On Wednesday, a new episode of a popular show started at six o’clock, but Noah had a long history essay to write. He really wanted to watch the show, but he looked at his new diary. He decided to complete his history essay first. He felt happy because he could just watch the television programme on his laptop the next day.
After a month, Noah feels much more relaxed. His parents are proud of him, and his teachers are very pleased with his new grades. Noah still watches his favourite shows, but now he never misses his school assignments. He believes that writing a daily plan is the best way to have time for everything.
1 Why did Noah have a problem with his teachers last month?
(A) His teachers forgot to do his homework.
(B) He did not remember to complete his school tasks.
(C) He got some bad grades in his favourite shows.
2 What did Noah do on Saturday?
(A) He bought some things to help organise his time.
(B) He bought a large television for his room.
(C) He wrote his favourite programmes in the shop.
3 What happened on Wednesday?
(A) He watched a new episode at six o’clock.
(B) He wrote his history essay on his laptop.
(C) He chose to do his schoolwork before his show.
4 How are things different for Noah now?
(A) He never watches his favourite shows anymore.
(B) He manages to balance his studies and his free time.
(C) He believes his teachers are pleased with his parents.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) How to write a long history essay
(B) The best television programmes to watch
(C) A smart plan for better school results
ANSWER KEY
1 B 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 C
Reading 2
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Natural Morning
Fifteen-year-old Maya usually hates mornings. Every day at seven o’clock, her loud digital alarm clock rings to wake her up for high school. The terrible noise always makes her feel angry and tired. Last week, she decided she wanted to find a better way to start her busy day.
One evening, Maya read an interesting article on the internet. It explained that human bodies prefer to wake up naturally with the morning light. She thought this was a great idea and wanted to try it immediately. Before she got into bed, she turned off her loud clock and opened her bedroom curtains wide.
The next morning, the bright sun shone through the glass window. Slowly, the light filled the room and woke Maya up. She looked at her phone and saw it was ten minutes to seven. She was surprised because she didn’t feel sleepy. In fact, she had lots of energy to get dressed and eat her breakfast.
Since that day, Maya never uses her digital alarm clock. She loves letting the sunshine into her bedroom every morning. She is never late for her classes, and she always feels happy when she arrives at school. She believes that nature’s light is the best way to wake up.
1 Why did Maya decide to change how she wakes up?
(A) She felt unhappy and exhausted because of the noise.
(B) She wanted to wake up at exactly seven o’clock.
(C) She usually slept late for her busy day at high school.
2 What did Maya do just before she went to sleep?
(A) She read an interesting article on the internet.
(B) She turned on her loud clock immediately.
(C) She completely uncovered her bedroom window.
3 When Maya woke up the next morning, she
(A) used her phone to play the bright sun.
(B) wasn’t tired and felt very active.
(C) had ten minutes to eat her breakfast.
4 How does Maya feel about her mornings now?
(A) She enjoys starting her day with the sunlight.
(B) She is often late for her classes.
(C) She always feels happy when she uses her digital clock.
5 What is the best title for the text?
(A) Maya’s difficult morning at school
(B) How to fix a digital alarm clock
(C) A much better way to wake up
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 C
Reading 3
For each question, choose the correct answer.
My Lazy Holidays and Busy School Days
My name is Mark, and I am fourteen years old. It is the middle of August, which means it is the summer holiday. I am feeling fantastic right now! During the school year, my life is always busy and full of rules. But these days, everything is completely different.
When I have school, my alarm rings at half past six every morning. I have to put on my smart school uniform and brush my teeth quickly. I usually eat my breakfast in just five minutes! Then, I must run to catch the yellow school bus at a quarter past seven because the driver never waits for anyone.
However, my summer mornings are so much better. I don’t use an alarm clock, so I usually open my eyes around ten o’clock. I stay in my comfortable pajamas and spend at least half an hour eating my breakfast. I love reading my favorite comic books while I eat. It is the best way to start the day.
The evenings are also very different. On school days, I have to finish my homework and turn off the lights by half past nine. Now, I can stay up late to play video games online with my classmates. School starts again next month, and I will have to follow the rules again. But for now, I am going to enjoy doing nothing!
1 How does Mark describe his life when he goes to school?
(A) He feels fantastic right now.
(B) He has many things to do and must follow instructions.
(C) He is completely different from other teenagers.
2 What does Mark do on a school morning?
(A) He eats his food very quickly.
(B) He waits for the yellow school bus driver.
(C) He puts on his smart school uniform at a quarter past seven.
3 On summer mornings, Mark
(A) uses his alarm clock at ten o’clock.
(B) reads his favorite comic books in bed.
(C) takes a long time to finish his morning meal.
4 What happens in the evenings during the holidays?
(A) He turns off the lights by half past nine.
(B) He plays on the internet with students from his class.
(C) He has to finish his homework late at night.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) How to Catch the School Bus on Time
(B) The Best Video Games to Play Online
(C) Comparing Summer Relaxing with School Rules
ANSWER KEY
1 B 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 C