Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Other Food Experiences

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Who received the appliance as a present from a relative?

     (A) Oliver   (B) Beatrice   (C) Charlie

2   Who uses a mobile phone to turn the machine on?

     (A) Oliver   (B) Beatrice   (C) Charlie

3   Who thinks that the item is too expensive?

     (A) Oliver   (B) Beatrice   (C) Charlie

4   Who used the device to cook food for many guests?

     (A) Oliver   (B) Beatrice   (C) Charlie

5   Who experienced a problem on their first day using the item?

     (A) Oliver   (B) Beatrice   (C) Charlie

6   Who says that cleaning the inside of the appliance takes very little time?

     (A) Oliver   (B) Beatrice   (C) Charlie

7   Who found the information booklet hard to understand?

     (A) Oliver   (B) Beatrice   (C) Charlie

Smart Oven Reviews

Oliver

My grandfather bought this amazing cooker for me last month. It worked perfectly the first time I turned it on. It saves me money because it uses less electricity than my old stove. The machine decides the exact temperature itself, so cooking is never stressful. Last night I used it to bake a delicious chicken dinner for twelve of my friends, and they all loved the food. I kept my mobile phone on the table but didn’t need to use it at all while the appliance was working.

Beatrice

I think this automated machine is wonderful. I can actually start the device using an app on my phone when I am walking home from school. However, I had some trouble in the beginning. On day one, the screen stayed black and wouldn’t start, so I had to reset it. Also, the little book of instructions was very confusing to read. I want to buy another one as a present for my cousin because she loves baking. My only complaint is that cleaning the hot plates inside always takes a long time.

Charlie

I use this smart kitchen cooker every day to make small meals for myself. The booklet that comes with it is very clear and easy to follow. My favorite thing about the machine is how fast you can tidy it up. Wiping the smooth walls inside takes only a few seconds, which is great because I hate doing the dishes. However, to be honest, it costs far too much cash. It should be cheaper because some people cannot afford it, even though the automatic cooking technology is fantastic.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Who made their own food before watching the film?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

2   Who dropped some of their snack on the floor?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

3   Who says the sound of eating made it hard to hear the TV?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

4   Who had nothing left to eat before the movie ended?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

5   Who stopped looking at the screen when things got frightening?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

6   Who needed something to stay warm while watching the film?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

7   Who drank something sweet with their snack?

     (A) Leo   (B) Mia   (C) Sam

Watching Scary Movies with Popcorn

Leo

I love scary films, but watching them in the dark with snacks can be difficult! My dad bought a huge bag of popcorn from the supermarket for me. It tasted great, but crunching it in my mouth was so noisy that I missed what the actors were saying! Also, there was one part of the movie that was really terrifying. I jumped, the bowl fell out of my hands, and the living room carpet was covered in yellow pieces! I kept my eyes open the whole time, though. I didn’t have any cola, just a glass of water.

Mia

My friends and I turned off all the lights to watch a horror movie. We had a massive bowl of popcorn and I enjoyed a big cup of cold fruit juice with mine. The film was really good, but I hid my face behind a pillow a few times because I didn’t want to see the monsters! It was quite hot in the room, so I didn’t need a blanket. I ate my snack so fast that the bowl was absolutely empty halfway through the story. At least I didn’t lose a single piece on the sofa!

Sam

Last night, my brother and I decided to watch a frightening DVD in the dark. Instead of buying a packet from the shop, I prepared the snack myself in the kitchen using a pan and some hot oil. It was actually very soft, so it was quiet to eat and we could hear the television perfectly. The only problem was the temperature! The living room was freezing, so I got a thick blanket from my bedroom to put over my legs. We made so much food that we still had lots left when the film finished!

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Which person changes their tip depending on how fast the waiter is?

     (A) Emma   (B) Liam   (C) Sofia

2   Which person always gives the exact same amount of extra money?

     (A) Emma   (B) Liam   (C) Sofia

3   Which person hands the tip straight to the worker?

     (A) Emma   (B) Liam   (C) Sofia

4   Which person thinks that cafes should pay their workers more?

     (A) Emma   (B) Liam   (C) Sofia

5   Which person usually leaves a tip using a card?

     (A) Emma   (B) Liam   (C) Sofia

6   Which person leaves a tip even when the waiter is not friendly?

     (A) Emma   (B) Liam   (C) Sofia

7   Which person only gives a tip if the meal is delicious?

     (A) Emma   (B) Liam   (C) Sofia

Leaving a Tip at the Cafe

Emma

I go to cafes quite often with my friends. When it’s time to pay, I never change the size of my tip. I just add two euros to the bill, every single time. I don’t really carry cash or coins in my bag, so I usually do this on the machine. A waiter’s smile is nice, and it’s great if they bring my drink quickly, but the flavour of the dishes is the most important thing to me. If what I eat doesn’t taste wonderful, then I keep my money. Bad cooking means zero extra!

Liam

I have a different idea about leaving money. Actually, I believe the bosses at these businesses need to give their staff a much higher wage. It shouldn’t be the customer’s job to help them pay for their lives! But I still leave something. I decide how much to give by looking at the clock. If my coffee arrives without making me wait long, the server gets a bigger reward. If they are very slow, I leave much less. I don’t care if the cake is amazing, time is what matters to me!

Sofia

Working in a cafe is a really difficult job. People are on their feet all day! Because of this, I always bring real paper money with me. I don’t use plastic to pay the tip. I also never just drop coins on the table and walk away. Instead, I put the cash right into the hands of the person who brought my food. Occasionally, a server might forget to smile or seem a bit rude. Even when that happens, I make sure to reward them. Everyone has a bad day sometimes.

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