Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Exercise & Keeping Fit

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Who started going to the gym to help them play a different game?

     (A) Max   (B) Sarah   (C) Tom

2   Who says someone else bought their gym ticket for them?

     (A) Max   (B) Sarah   (C) Tom

3   Who lifts weights with a relative?

     (A) Max   (B) Sarah   (C) Tom

4   Who looked at online films to find out how to train?

     (A) Max   (B) Sarah   (C) Tom

5   Who visits the fitness centre before their classes begin?

     (A) Max   (B) Sarah   (C) Tom

6   Who was frightened when they started their new hobby?

     (A) Max   (B) Sarah   (C) Tom

7   Who has met nice people while doing their exercises?

     (A) Max   (B) Sarah   (C) Tom

Teenagers at the Gym

Max

I love playing football, but I was not big enough to keep the ball. So, I decided to build some muscle to become a stronger player on the pitch. I use my own pocket money to pay for my monthly ticket. When I started, I felt completely relaxed, but I didn’t know how to use the heavy equipment. I didn’t ask the trainers for help. Instead, I just checked out a few short web clips on my mobile to see the correct movements. Now, I can lift much more than before!

Sarah

My mum and dad gave me the cash for my membership as a birthday present. The place is very busy in the evening, so I always arrive at six o’clock, well before my school day starts. I wake up, put my trainers on, and go! I don’t look at my mobile or watch videos while I am lifting weights. I thought I would be lonely, but the other teenagers at the centre are lovely. We often chat and share ideas. It is a fantastic place to spend my free time.

Tom

When I walked through the door on day one, I was shaking and really worried because everyone looked so big! Luckily, the staff were kind. I only go to the sports centre because my older brother drives me there. We do all the exercises as a pair, which makes it safer. We prefer to go late at night because it is quieter. I do not play basketball or tennis anymore; I just want to lift heavy things and get fit. I feel much healthier now.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Which person says their running speed has improved?

     (A) Sam   (B) Ella   (C) Tom

2   Which person likes to run when the weather is very hot?

     (A) Sam   (B) Ella   (C) Tom

3   Which person says that running helps them sleep better at night?

     (A) Sam   (B) Ella   (C) Tom

4   Which person prefers running without hearing any music?

     (A) Sam   (B) Ella   (C) Tom

5   Which person runs with someone in their family?

     (A) Sam   (B) Ella   (C) Tom

6   Which person likes to take photos of nature while they run?

     (A) Sam   (B) Ella   (C) Tom

7   Which person says that running is the best way to feel relaxed?

     (A) Sam   (B) Ella   (C) Tom

Jogging Around the Lake

Sam

I go jogging around the lake every Tuesday and Thursday. I used to be quite slow, but I have been training for three months, and I can now finish the loop much faster than before. I always run with my big sister. We have so much to talk about that the time goes by really quickly. I find that when I get home after a long run, my brain feels calm and all my worries about school work just disappear. It is definitely the most peaceful part of my week.

Ella

I prefer to go to the lake at midday in the middle of summer when the sun is shining brightly. I know many people find it too warm, but I love the heat! I don’t wear headphones because I want to hear the sound of the wind in the trees and the water. I often stop my run to use my phone to take pictures of the beautiful birds and flowers. It is a fantastic way to spend a free afternoon when I have no classes.

Tom

I go running every evening. I love listening to my favorite rock songs because they give me the energy to keep going. I have a very busy life, and I often feel stressed. I have noticed that if I go for a long run, I am so exhausted by the time I climb into bed that I fall asleep immediately and stay asleep until morning. It has really changed my life because I used to stay awake for hours every night. I run entirely alone because I like to think about my day.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Who doesn’t have to pay to use their software?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Sam

2   Who uses the software to help with their homework?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Sam

3   Who says their software was simple to understand at the beginning?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Sam

4   Who says their software needs a fast computer to work well?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Sam

5   Who enjoys putting songs into their videos?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Sam

6   Who found out about their software from a relative?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Sam

7   Who puts the videos they make online?

     (A) Leo   (B) Maya   (C) Sam

Favorite Video Editing Software

Leo

I use a program called ClipCraft on my PC. The best thing about it is that it costs absolutely nothing to download. I spend most of my free time making short films about my holidays. I don’t use it for my school classes at all; it’s just a fun hobby! I really love finding great music and putting it in the background of my films. Sometimes, my brother shows me how to use the harder tools, but I still have a lot to learn.

Maya

My parents bought me a really good video editor for my birthday last year, so it wasn’t cheap! I mostly use it to make presentations for my history and science classes. It makes my teachers really happy! I usually upload the finished films to my channel on the web so other people can watch them. The only problem is that you need a very new PC to run it. If your machine is old, the program takes a very long time to save anything.

Sam

I make a lot of videos about skateboarding. My cousin recommended a great editing program to me a few months ago, and I decided to try it. I was worried it would take a long time to learn, but the menus were very clear and it wasn’t difficult to start using it right away. I don’t share my films with people on the web; I prefer to just show them to my parents on our living room TV. I also never include background music because I prefer to hear my friends talking.

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