Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Fashion, Apparel & Personal Style
Reading 1
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Designing My Own Sports Clothes
My name is Sam and I am fourteen years old. I have two big hobbies: playing basketball and reading fashion magazines. I usually buy my sports clothes from a big shop in town. However, I always thought the t-shirts and shorts there were very boring. I wanted to wear something that looked completely different.
Last year, my aunt bought me a special drawing program for my computer. I started to draw my own sports clothes on the screen. In the beginning, it was quite difficult to use the mouse to draw straight lines. But I practised every evening after doing my homework, and soon I became very good at it.
Two months ago, I finished a really cool design for a basketball t-shirt. I sent the picture from my laptop to a local clothes factory, and they made the real t-shirt for me. When I wore it to my next basketball game, all my teammates were amazed. They said it looked better than the clothes in the shops!
Now, a lot of my friends want me to design outfits for them. I am making some special red shorts for my best friend at the moment. When I am older, I hope to go to college and then start my own fashion company.
1 Why was Sam unhappy with the sports clothes in the shop?
(A) He felt the items were uninteresting.
(B) He preferred to read fashion magazines.
(C) He couldn’t find a big shop in town.
2 What happened when Sam first used his aunt’s gift?
(A) He didn’t have time to do his homework.
(B) He found it hard to create pictures on the screen.
(C) He had to buy a special drawing program.
3 What did Sam’s teammates think of his new t-shirt?
(A) They liked the clothes in the shops better.
(B) They wanted to visit the local clothes factory.
(C) They thought his new design was wonderful.
4 What is Sam working on right now?
(A) He is starting his own fashion company.
(B) He is making an item of clothing for someone he knows.
(C) He is studying hard to go to college.
5 What is the best title for this text?
(A) A teenager’s digital clothes designs
(B) The best big shop for sports clothes
(C) How to play a great game of basketball
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 B 3 C 4 B 5 A
Reading 2
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The Teenager Who Cleaned Out Her Closet for Charity
Fifteen-year-old Sarah has always loved buying new clothes. However, last Friday, she opened her bedroom wardrobe and felt completely stressed. It was completely full of colourful dresses, t-shirts, and jeans, but she couldn’t find her favourite winter jumper. She decided that she had to spend her weekend making it tidy.
On Saturday morning, Sarah invited her two best friends to her house. They played some loud pop music and started sorting everything. It was a lot of hard work. They put the items into different boxes. One box was for things to keep, and the biggest box was for clothes to give to other people.
The next day, Sarah’s mother drove her to a local charity shop in the town centre. Sarah carried three heavy bags inside. The shop manager was extremely pleased. She told Sarah that many poor people needed warm winter coats this year, and Sarah had brought five of them!
Now, Sarah’s bedroom looks very tidy, and she feels fantastic because she helped her community. She understands that she doesn’t need to buy something new every week. Next month, she is going to start a special club at her high school to encourage other teenagers to recycle their old things too.
1 Why did Sarah decide to organize her wardrobe?
(A) She has always loved buying new clothes.
(B) She opened her bedroom wardrobe.
(C) She couldn’t locate a specific item of clothing.
2 What did the girls put in the largest box on Saturday?
(A) Things to keep.
(B) Items that Sarah planned to give away.
(C) Different boxes.
3 Why was the manager of the shop so happy?
(A) Sarah provided several useful cold-weather jackets.
(B) Sarah’s mother drove her to a local charity shop.
(C) Sarah carried three heavy bags inside.
4 What is Sarah planning to do next month?
(A) Buy something new every week.
(B) Create a student group focused on reusing items.
(C) Feel fantastic because she helped her community.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) Buying new clothes at the town centre
(B) How to find your favourite winter jumper
(C) A successful weekend of cleaning and donating
ANSWER KEY
1 C 2 B 3 A 4 B 5 C
Reading 3
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Finding My Own Fashion
Fifteen-year-old Leo loves clothes, but he often has a big problem in the mornings. His wardrobe is completely full, but he never knows what to wear for school. He wants to look good and feel comfortable. Last month, he decided to start a daily clothes diary to help him find his perfect personal style.
Every morning, Leo spends a few minutes choosing an outfit. Then, he takes a quick photo of himself in his bedroom mirror. He puts the picture in a special notebook and writes down how he feels. For example, he notes if a shirt is too tight or if a pair of shoes is uncomfortable to walk in.
After two weeks, Leo noticed something interesting in his diary. Most of his clothes were dark colours like black and grey. One day, he decided to wear a bright yellow sweater instead. When he arrived at school, his classmates told him he looked great. Leo understood that he didn’t need to wear dark colours every day.
Now, Leo has a complete record of his daily outfits. He finally understands his own fashion style. Next weekend, he plans to clean his room. He is going to take the trousers and jackets he never wears to a local charity shop. He is also very happy because he won’t waste his pocket money on bad clothes anymore.
1 Why did Leo decide to keep a clothes diary?
(A) To discover what items match his personal taste.
(B) Because his wardrobe is completely full.
(C) To learn what to wear for school.
2 What does Leo write about in his notebook?
(A) Taking a quick photo in his bedroom mirror.
(B) If a pair of shoes looks good on him.
(C) How physically comfortable his daily outfits are.
3 What did Leo learn after wearing the yellow sweater?
(A) He realised he should try putting on different shades.
(B) He saw that most of his clothes were dark colours.
(C) He decided to wear black and grey when he arrived at school.
4 What is Leo planning to do on Saturday or Sunday?
(A) Get a complete record of his daily outfits.
(B) Donate the garments that he does not put on anymore.
(C) Waste his pocket money on bad clothes.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) The best dark colours to wear for school
(B) How a simple notebook improved my daily outfits
(C) Why you should visit a local charity shop
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 C 3 A 4 B 5 B