Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Internet, Social Media & Communication
Reading 1
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 Which person never uses the same password twice?
(A) Liam (B) Emma (C) Noah
2 Which person had a problem with someone stealing their information in the past?
(A) Liam (B) Emma (C) Noah
3 Which person keeps their passwords on a piece of paper?
(A) Liam (B) Emma (C) Noah
4 Which person adds numbers and other signs to make their passwords safe?
(A) Liam (B) Emma (C) Noah
5 Which person changes their passwords often?
(A) Liam (B) Emma (C) Noah
6 Which person got advice about the internet from a family member?
(A) Liam (B) Emma (C) Noah
7 Which person uses a mobile program to remember their passwords?
(A) Liam (B) Emma (C) Noah
Protecting Online Accounts
Liam
I think online safety is very important. Our IT teacher told us to be careful, so I always get new secret words every few weeks. I never keep the old ones! Also, I create a completely different one for every single website I visit. I don’t use a notebook to keep them because I might lose it. Instead, I downloaded a special tool on my phone that remembers all my login details for me. It is really easy to use and saves me a lot of time.
Emma
Last year, someone guessed my secret word and read all my private emails. It was a horrible experience! Now, I know how to build much safer ones. I don’t just use letters from the alphabet anymore. I always add digits and signs, like question marks or stars, to make them really difficult to copy. I know some people use phone apps to look after their details, but I don’t feel safe doing that. I also don’t get new secret words very often because they are hard to remember.
Noah
My uncle works with computers, and he taught me how to protect my online pages. He told me I shouldn’t use my pet’s name or my birthday. When I was younger, I typed the exact same login for everything, but I stopped doing that. Now, I write really long sentences! I don’t like adding strange signs because I always type them wrong. Because my n
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 B 3 C 4 B 5 A 6 C 7 A
Reading 2
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 Who watches other channels to find out what people like to look at?
(A) Leo (B) Elena (C) Sam
2 Who talks to their viewers in the comments to find out their interests?
(A) Leo (B) Elena (C) Sam
3 Who checks data to see how old their viewers are?
(A) Leo (B) Elena (C) Sam
4 Who believes you shouldn’t copy what other creators are doing?
(A) Leo (B) Elena (C) Sam
5 Who gets new video ideas from social media posts rather than video comments?
(A) Leo (B) Elena (C) Sam
6 Who uploads their videos at different hours depending on when people watch?
(A) Leo (B) Elena (C) Sam
7 Who is glad when famous channels write something on their videos?
(A) Leo (B) Elena (C) Sam
Understanding Your Audience
Leo
I love making videos about video games. To know my audience, I always write questions in the text box below my videos to learn about my fans’ interests. It helps me make better content. I also look at other gaming channels. Some creators just do the same things as other channels, but I think that is not a good plan. You must be original! My friend Sam uses special charts to see his viewer numbers at different hours, but I don’t think about that. I just look at the notes people leave for me.
Elena
Making travel videos is my favorite job. To get ready, I visit other channels to see what stories are popular right now. I don’t look at the comments under my videos to get new ideas. Instead, I check messages on apps like Instagram to find out what to make next. It is also wonderful when popular creators write notes on my page! It shows my work is good. A few days ago, someone asked me how old my viewers are, but I do not have a tool to know that.
Sam
I make cooking videos for my channel every week. It is important to know who is watching, so I use a special computer tool to check if my audience is young or old. This helps me choose the right food to make. I also look at when they watch my channel. I share my videos at different times depending on when most people are online. I never copy recipes from other channels because I want my work to be special. I also ask my viewers to write their favorite dinners in the comments.
ANSWER KEY
1 B 2 A 3 C 4 A 5 B 6 C 7 B
Reading 3
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 Who uses their favorite app to learn how to make food?
(A) Alex (B) Bella (C) Charlie
2 Which person thinks the app has too many advertisements?
(A) Alex (B) Bella (C) Charlie
3 Who enjoys using the app to speak to people from their class?
(A) Alex (B) Bella (C) Charlie
4 Which person uploads their own videos to the app?
(A) Alex (B) Bella (C) Charlie
5 Who says the app runs fast on an old smartphone?
(A) Alex (B) Bella (C) Charlie
6 Which person likes watching videos about animals the most?
(A) Alex (B) Bella (C) Charlie
7 Who spends a lot of time watching videos before going to sleep?
(A) Alex (B) Bella (C) Charlie
Watching Funny Videos Online
Alex
My favorite app is called ClipNet. I love it because I can find brilliant videos showing how to prepare delicious meals and bake sweet cakes. I have learned a lot about cooking from watching them! I don’t just watch, though; I also post my own short clips every weekend, and my friends always like them. Some people say social media has too many adverts, but there are no bad clips like that on this platform. My friends use it too, but we never talk online because we prefer meeting in person.
Bella
I spend hours on TikVideo. It is very entertaining, but I have a bad habit of looking at my screen for hours at night when I should be sleeping in bed! The videos are so funny, especially people dancing or eating. However, I dislike that so many clips trying to sell things appear every minute. It is very boring! On the positive side, the app works perfectly even on an older mobile phone like mine. I never put my own videos online because I am a bit shy.
Charlie
ViewZone is the best app for funny videos. My favorite part is sending messages to my classmates while we watch clips of sweet puppies or angry cats doing silly things. I love those creatures! It is a great way to stay close to people from school. You need a brand new phone to open the app because it needs a lot of power, so it doesn’t work well on old devices. I only use it in the afternoon, so it doesn’t stop me from getting a good night’s rest.
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 B 3 C 4 A 5 B 6 C 7 B