Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Digital Media & Content Creation 1
Reading 1
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Making Videos for Pocket Money
Fifteen-year-old Leo has always loved making short films. When he was younger, he often used his smartphone to record family holidays and his friends playing sports. He enjoyed adding music and pictures to his videos. However, he never thought this fun hobby could actually help him earn his own pocket money.
Everything changed last year when the owner of a local café, Mr. Harris, saw one of Leo’s videos on the internet. Mr. Harris loved it and asked Leo to create a short video to show his café’s delicious cakes. Leo was surprised but agreed. When Leo finished the project, Mr. Harris was so happy that he gave him some money for his excellent work.
Soon, other shops in town heard about Leo. Now, he creates videos for a sports shop and a bookshop. It is not always easy, because Leo has to do his school homework first. He usually edits the videos late on Saturday afternoons. With the money he has earned, he recently got a much faster computer, which makes his job easier.
People often ask Leo if he wants to be a film director when he grows up. He says he isn’t sure yet. He loves making videos, but for now, he just wants to save his cash for a really good camera. He feels proud that he can help local businesses grow while doing something he loves.
1 What did Leo do when he was younger?
(A) He filmed people he knew doing different activities.
(B) He made videos to get his own pocket money.
(C) He listened to music while playing sports.
2 Why did Mr. Harris give Leo a job?
(A) He wanted to give Leo some delicious cakes.
(B) He watched something Leo made online and liked it.
(C) He needed someone to make a video about the internet.
3 What do we learn about Leo’s life now?
(A) He works inside a sports shop on Saturday afternoons.
(B) He completes his school tasks before working on videos.
(C) He uses his money to pay for his school homework.
4 What does Leo plan to do in the future?
(A) Keep the money he earns to buy new equipment.
(B) Become a famous film director when he grows up.
(C) Help local businesses by working in a shop.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) A teenager’s exciting video business
(B) Why you should visit local shops
(C) How to buy a fast computer
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 B 3 B 4 A 5 A
Reading 2
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The Teenage Internet Expert
Sixteen-year-old Leo has an unusual hobby. While his friends play sports or video games after school, Leo makes videos for his own YouTube channel. He started it a year ago. At first, he didn’t know what to film. Then, he decided to talk about something he loves: new digital trends and popular phone apps.
In the beginning, making videos was very difficult. Leo had to learn how to plan his content carefully. He spent hours in his bedroom cutting his videos and making them look good. Sometimes, only ten people watched his videos, and they were usually his family! But Leo didn’t stop. He wanted to understand what makes people click on a video.
Now, his channel is very successful. He makes videos that explain why certain internet trends become so popular. He looks at famous online challenges and tells his viewers why everyone is doing them. His classmates often ask him for advice on how to get more views on their own videos.
Leo is planning to make more videos next year. He wants to help other teenagers understand the internet better. He says, “Many people think you need an expensive camera to be famous online. But really, you just need a great strategy and an interesting idea.”
1 In the first paragraph, what do we learn about Leo?
(A) He spends his free time making internet content.
(B) He likes to play sports or video games after school.
(C) He started a channel with his friends a year ago.
2 What was difficult for Leo at the beginning?
(A) Not many people watched his videos.
(B) His family didn’t like to watch his videos.
(C) He had no time to spend in his bedroom.
3 Why do Leo’s classmates talk to him?
(A) They want his help to improve their own channels.
(B) They want him to do famous online challenges.
(C) They want to explain internet trends to him.
4 Leo says that to be famous online, you need
(A) to have good thoughts and plans.
(B) to buy an expensive camera.
(C) to help other teenagers understand.
5 What is the best title for this text?
(A) The teenager who studies online trends
(B) The best way to use phone apps
(C) Why you should play video games
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A
Reading 3
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Sharing Computer Skills Online
Leo is a fifteen-year-old student. In the past, he spent most of his free time playing video games. But now, he has a different hobby. He makes videos for the internet to teach people how to use video editing software. He began doing this last year after his uncle gave him a fantastic computer program for his birthday.
Every Saturday morning, Leo spends about three hours recording his screen. When he first started, he never spoke in his videos because he felt too shy. He just showed the mouse moving on the screen. However, he soon understood that people need to hear instructions. Now, he always talks and explains every step clearly. He believes it is the best way to learn.
A few months ago, some of his classmates found his channel online. At first, Leo was worried that they might laugh at him. But the opposite happened! His friends thought his videos were brilliant. One classmate, Tommy, even used Leo’s advice to edit a film for a school science project. Tommy got the best mark in the class, which made Leo feel very proud.
Today, Leo has more than five thousand followers. He does not care about making a lot of money or becoming a famous internet star. He just really enjoys helping other teenagers learn a new skill. Next month, he is going to make some new tutorials about adding music to videos. He hopes his followers will find them useful.
1 How did Leo start his new hobby?
(A) He bought a fantastic computer program.
(B) He received a gift from a family member.
(C) He learned about it from video games.
2 What has changed about Leo’s videos since he started?
(A) He uses his voice to give information.
(B) He shows the mouse moving on the screen.
(C) He records them on Saturday mornings.
3 What happened when Leo’s classmates found his channel?
(A) They wanted to laugh at him.
(B) They helped him edit a film for a school project.
(C) They really liked his videos.
4 What does Leo plan to do in the future?
(A) make a lot of money
(B) teach people how to use music
(C) become a famous internet star
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) How to get better at playing video games
(B) A teenager who shares his tech skills
(C) The easiest way to become an internet star
ANSWER KEY
1 B 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 B