Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Hotel & Accommodation
Reading 1
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 Which person says their hotel room was too cold?
(A) Elena (B) Marcus (C) Lin
2 Which person enjoyed a free meal at the hotel?
(A) Elena (B) Marcus (C) Lin
3 Which person had a problem with the hotel lift?
(A) Elena (B) Marcus (C) Lin
4 Which person thought the hotel staff were not helpful?
(A) Elena (B) Marcus (C) Lin
5 Which person says the hotel is near a popular tourist sight?
(A) Elena (B) Marcus (C) Lin
6 Which person liked the view from their window?
(A) Elena (B) Marcus (C) Lin
7 Which person travelled to the hotel by train?
(A) Elena (B) Marcus (C) Lin
Stays at Luxury Hotels
Elena
I stayed at the Grand Hotel last week. The room was beautiful, and the elevator worked perfectly to take me to the fifth floor. However, the air conditioning was on high all the time, so I had to wear a thick sweater in bed. My room looked out onto a noisy parking lot, which wasn’t a very nice scene. Also, when I asked the workers at the front desk for assistance with directions, they weren’t friendly or useful at all. It’s a shame because the hotel is just a short walk from the railway station.
Marcus
The Plaza Hotel has excellent service, and the team there solved all my questions quickly. I loved looking outside at the beautiful blue ocean from my bed every morning. Sadly, the elevator broke down on my second day, so I had to use the stairs to get to the top floor, which was hard work. I wanted to try the hotel restaurant, but the dinner menu was too expensive, so I ate outside. The weather was freezing during my trip, but luckily my room had a wonderful, warm heater.
Lin
I chose the Palace Hotel for my winter holiday. I caught the express railway from the airport straight to the hotel gates, which was very easy. The building is right next to the famous old castle that everyone visits in this city. They gave us a delicious breakfast without charging us any money, which was a lovely surprise. My room was on the first floor, so I didn’t need the lift. I couldn’t see the mountains because of the tall buildings across the street, but the kind staff made my stay very comfortable.
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 C 6 B 7 C
Reading 2
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 Which person uses a software program that did not cost any money?
(A) Toby (B) Elena (C) Max
2 Which person says their program is excellent for people who are new to video editing?
(A) Toby (B) Elena (C) Max
3 Which person likes the wide variety of ready-made designs and transitions in their software?
(A) Toby (B) Elena (C) Max
4 Which person spent a lot of time figuring out how the software works?
(A) Toby (B) Elena (C) Max
5 Which person mentions that their software lacks tools for more complicated projects?
(A) Toby (B) Elena (C) Max
6 Which person says that the software requires a strong and fast computer?
(A) Toby (B) Elena (C) Max
7 Which person uses the video editor to complete work for their school lessons?
(A) Toby (B) Elena (C) Max
Choosing the Right Video Editor
Toby
I didn’t pay anything to get this video editor on my laptop. It is a professional program, so it is not for beginners. In fact, it took me many weeks of watching online guides before I could understand all the tools and make my first movie nicely. You have to create every transition yourself from scratch. I mostly use it to build short clips for my geography and history presentations in class. My friends think my school videos look amazing because the quality is so high.
Elena
I use a software program that is quite expensive to buy, but it is worth the money. I understood how to use it in just five minutes because the interface is very friendly. My favorite part is that it includes hundreds of options like music, cool filters, and text styles that are ready to use immediately. I use it to make funny clips for my online channel, not for my studies. Just remember that you need a very powerful PC with a lot of memory, or it will run too slowly.
Max
My sister gave me this software as a birthday gift last year. If you are just starting out and have never edited a movie before, this is the best choice because the buttons are simple and clear. It works perfectly even on old, slow laptops. However, it does not have advanced tools, so you cannot do complex changes or professional work with it. I only use it for fun when I make videos of my hobbies and my dog to show my family.
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 C 6 B 7 A
Reading 3
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 Who enjoyed the food they ate in their bedroom?
(A) David (B) Sarah (C) Michael
2 Who didn’t have to find their own way to catch their flight?
(A) David (B) Sarah (C) Michael
3 Who had a really good night’s rest?
(A) David (B) Sarah (C) Michael
4 Who worked with other people without leaving the building?
(A) David (B) Sarah (C) Michael
5 Who was happy with what they could see from their room?
(A) David (B) Sarah (C) Michael
6 Who went for a swim at the end of a busy day?
(A) David (B) Sarah (C) Michael
7 Who felt that the people working there were very kind?
(A) David (B) Sarah (C) Michael
Staying at a 5-Star Hotel
David
When I travel for my job, I want everything to be easy. At this 5-star hotel, everyone at the front desk always smiled and did everything they could to assist me. I didn’t visit the gym or the pool because I had to travel across the city for my meetings. However, my bedroom was fantastic. The mattress was so soft that I slept without waking up once until morning. Looking out the window at the tall buildings and city lights in the evening was my favorite part of the trip. The restaurant downstairs was great, too.
Sarah
I often work alone on my laptop when I am away from home, so a quiet and comfortable place is important. My room was huge, but I usually kept the curtains closed to look at my screen. I didn’t go out to restaurants. Instead, I asked them to bring dinner upstairs to my room, and the meal was incredibly delicious! After finishing all my emails late in the afternoon, I went downstairs to the hotel’s indoor pool. Spending an hour in the warm water was the perfect way to forget about work. I used an app to check in, so I didn’t speak much to the team there.
Michael
This hotel has everything a busy person needs. I didn’t spend much time looking outside, and I worked late into the night, so I was quite tired the next day. But I didn’t need to leave the hotel to talk to my team. I booked one of their large business rooms, and the people from my company came to me. That saved me a lot of time! Also, I never worry about getting to my plane here. Instead of finding a taxi, the hotel’s own driver took me straight to the airport, which made my journey home so simple. I only had time for a quick shower, no sports!
ANSWER KEY
1 B 2 C 3 A 4 C 5 A 6 B 7 A