Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Extended Stays & Relocations

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Connecting Across the World

Six months ago, fifteen-year-old Niran left his home in Bangkok to study at a high school in London. He really enjoys his new classes every morning, and his teachers are very kind to him. However, the weather in England is often wet and cold. Most of all, Niran misses his old friends from Thailand very much.

At first, talking to his friends was very difficult. The time difference was a big problem for him. When Niran finishes his school day in the afternoon, it is already late at night in Bangkok, and his friends are sleeping. He often sent them text messages, but it just wasn’t the same as chatting together.

To feel better, Niran decided to try a new hobby last month. He joined a photography club at his school. He started walking around London to take interesting photos of famous places and beautiful parks. Then, he put all the pictures on a blog on the internet for his friends to see.

This was a great idea. His friends in Bangkok often leave long comments under his photos, telling him about their daily lives. Niran also met some nice classmates in the photography club. He still wants to go back to Thailand next summer, but he is finally feeling happy in his new city.

1   What does Niran dislike about living in London?

     (A) the climate is not very pleasant

     (B) his new classes every morning

     (C) his old friends from Thailand

2   Why is it hard for Niran to call his friends?

     (A) He finishes his school day late at night.

     (B) They are usually in bed after his lessons.

     (C) He often sent them text messages.

3   What did Niran do last month?

     (A) He joined a photography club with his friends.

     (B) He began sharing pictures of his new city online.

     (C) He visited famous places and beautiful parks in Bangkok.

4   What do we learn about Niran in the final paragraph?

     (A) His friends in Bangkok met some nice classmates.

     (B) He feels much better about living in London now.

     (C) He wants to go back to Thailand to leave long comments.

5   What is the best title for this text?

     (A) A terrible new school in London

     (B) How to learn photography online

     (C) Keeping in touch from another country

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A Diary of My City Adventure

Last autumn, I travelled to Madrid to study Spanish. I stayed there for three months. Before this trip, I always lived with my parents in our quiet town. During my first week in the capital city, I felt quite afraid. The streets were very noisy and I missed my family a lot. Everything was completely new to me.

Soon, I had to do many things by myself. At home, my mum usually cooked my meals and washed my clothes. In Madrid, I had to learn how to do these chores. I remember the first time I made dinner. I burnt the hot food and had to eat a cold sandwich instead! I also needed to understand the underground train system to get to school.

After a month, things became much easier. I started to make friends at my language school. We decided to visit famous museums and parks at the weekends. I planned our train journeys and bought the tickets online. I didn’t need to ask my teachers or my host family for help anymore.

Now, my time in Spain is finishing. I am packing my bags to fly back to my hometown tomorrow. When I look in the mirror, I feel like a different person. I am much more confident. This long trip taught me how to look after myself. I am ready for my next adventure.

1   Why did the writer find his first week difficult?

     (A) He lived with his parents in our quiet town.

     (B) He felt nervous about being in an unfamiliar place.

     (C) He loved the noisy streets in the capital city.

2   What do we learn about the writer’s cooking?

     (A) His mum usually cooked his meals for him in Madrid.

     (B) He cooked a hot dinner for his host family.

     (C) He ruined his hot meal and had a cold snack.

3   After a month, the writer

     (A) arranged the weekend transport for his classmates.

     (B) asked his teachers or his host family for help.

     (C) decided to visit famous museums with his family.

4   How does the writer feel at the end of his trip?

     (A) He feels like a different person in the mirror.

     (B) He is pleased because he is now more independent.

     (C) He is packing his bags to fly back tomorrow.

5   What is the best title for this text?

     (A) The famous museums of Madrid

     (B) Growing up during a trip abroad

     (C) How to buy train tickets online

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Minh’s Secret City Office

Minh is a sixteen-year-old student who loves making short videos. Last October, he went on a long journey to Hanoi with his family. He planned to stay in the large city for six months. Because he had a lot of digital projects to finish during his trip, he really needed a good workspace.

During his first week, Minh tried to work at a desk inside his small apartment. However, he quickly felt very bored and tired there. He decided to go outside and explore the city’s narrow streets. Instead of visiting famous museums or crowded shops, he wanted to find a quiet place away from the noisy traffic and loud tourists.

One sunny afternoon, Minh discovered a fantastic hidden cafe at the end of a dark street. It was quite difficult to find, but it was absolutely perfect. The beautiful cafe had large comfortable chairs, incredibly fast internet, and delicious hot coffee. Minh immediately decided to make this his new daily office. He brought his heavy laptop and worked there every morning.

Now, Minh finishes his video editing much faster than before. He has also become good friends with the friendly waiters who work at the cafe. Minh is very happy with his multi-month trip. He now believes that finding a perfect workspace makes living in a new city a lot more fun!

1   Why did Minh need to find a workspace in Hanoi?

     (A) To complete his computer tasks.

     (B) To stay in the large city for six months.

     (C) To go on a long journey to Hanoi.

2   What was Minh looking for when he went exploring?

     (A) Some famous museums or crowded shops.

     (B) A peaceful area without many people.

     (C) The noisy traffic and loud tourists.

3   Why did Minh choose the hidden cafe as his office?

     (A) It was at the end of a dark street.

     (B) It had excellent web access and nice seats.

     (C) It was quite difficult to find.

4   What is one result of working in the new cafe?

     (A) He got a job as one of the friendly waiters who work at the cafe.

     (B) He can finally go on a multi-month trip with his parents.

     (C) He completes his movie projects in less time.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) A teenager’s perfect study area in a new city

     (B) Visiting famous museums and crowded shops

     (C) How to finish your video editing much faster

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