Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Pet Adoption & Animal Shelters

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Helping Dogs Find Homes

Fifteen-year-old Leo has two main interests in life: animals and photography. While his classmates take pictures of themselves or their food, Leo prefers taking his camera to the park. Last month, he visited a local animal rescue centre and felt very sad. The centre was full of stray dogs, and many of them waited months for a new family.

Leo wanted to help the centre, so he decided to use his photography skills. He started going to the rescue centre every Saturday morning. At first, the dogs were too excited, and it was hard to take good pictures. But Leo was patient. He played with them until they were relaxed and ready for their photos.

To make the pictures special, Leo used some funny toys and colourful hats. He wanted people to see how friendly and clever the dogs were. Then, he put the photos on a new webpage called ‘Leo’s Dogs’. Under each picture, he wrote a short, happy story about the dog’s personality.

The project was a huge success. After just two weeks, lots of people saw the webpage and visited the rescue centre. Many dogs found new homes quickly. Leo’s parents are extremely proud of his work. Leo feels amazing and hopes to continue taking photos for the centre for a long time.

1   What made Leo feel unhappy at the rescue centre?

     (A) His classmates only take pictures of themselves.

     (B) The animals stayed at the place for a long time.

     (C) He had to leave his camera at the park.

2   What problem did Leo have when he began his project?

     (A) It was difficult to photograph the energetic animals.

     (B) He didn’t want to go there every Saturday morning.

     (C) He was too excited to take good pictures.

3   Why did Leo use hats and toys in his pictures?

     (A) To put the photos on a new webpage called ‘Leo’s Dogs’.

     (B) To write a short, happy story under each picture.

     (C) To help the public understand the animals’ true characters.

4   What happened because of Leo’s online campaign?

     (A) His parents visited the rescue centre.

     (B) Families adopted the animals very fast.

     (C) Leo found a new home quickly.

5   What is the best title for this article?

     (A) Helping stray animals with a camera

     (B) How to build a new webpage for dogs

     (C) The best colourful hats for your pets

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Toby’s Little Rescue

Fourteen-year-old Toby loves spending time outdoors. While his friends usually stay inside playing video games after school, Toby prefers walking his dog in the local park. He really enjoys looking at the different trees and wild animals.

One afternoon last month, Toby saw something small on the grass. It was a beautiful wild bird, and it could not fly because it had a broken wing. Toby felt very sorry for the little creature. He carefully picked it up, put it inside his warm coat, and carried it home.

When he arrived, his mother helped him. They did not have a birdcage, so they put a soft towel inside a large cardboard box. They placed the box quietly in Toby’s bedroom. His mother phoned a local vet, who told them exactly what to give the bird to eat.

For the next three weeks, Toby worked very hard. He woke up early every morning to give the bird fresh water and special seeds. Finally, the bird’s wing was completely better. Toby and his mother took the box back to the park. When Toby opened it, the bird quickly flew up into the tall trees. Toby felt a little sad to say goodbye, but he was mostly incredibly happy that he saved a life.

1   What does Toby do when school finishes?

     (A) He stays inside playing video games.

     (B) He goes outside with his pet.

     (C) He walks with his friends in the local park.

2   What did Toby do when he found the bird?

     (A) He fixed the broken wing before he carried it home.

     (B) He picked up the grass to help the little creature.

     (C) He used a piece of clothing to keep the bird safe.

3   Where did the bird sleep in Toby’s house?

     (A) inside a large birdcage in his bedroom

     (B) in a container with a soft item inside

     (C) at the local vet’s clinic

4   How did Toby feel at the end of the story?

     (A) a little sad that the wing was completely better

     (B) incredibly happy because he woke up early

     (C) glad that he helped the animal survive

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) A teenager’s hard work to rescue a wild animal

     (B) How to build a birdcage from a cardboard box

     (C) The best local park for playing video games

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The Boy Who Saves Puppies

Thirteen-year-old Leo has an unusual hobby. Most of his friends spend their weekends playing football or video games, but Leo prefers helping animals. He volunteers for a local animal centre by bringing sick puppies to his house. He takes care of them until they are strong and healthy enough to find a new family. His parents love dogs too, so they are very happy to help him.

Taking care of sick puppies is not easy work. Leo has to wake up very early, often at 4:00 a.m., because the small dogs are hungry and need special milk. He also has to clean their beds and keep them warm. Sometimes, Leo feels very tired at school, but he never complains. He knows the puppies need him to survive.

The hardest part for Leo is saying goodbye. After a few weeks, the puppies usually get better. Then, people come to adopt them and take them to their forever homes. Last week, a family took a little dog named Buster. Leo cried a little, but he felt proud because Buster was finally healthy and safe.

Leo is sure about what he wants to do in the future. He plans to study hard and become a vet so he can help even more sick animals. He believes that anyone can do something to help animals, even if it is just giving a little money to a pet hospital.

1   What makes Leo’s weekends different from his friends’?

     (A) He brings ill young dogs into his home.

     (B) He spends his time playing video games.

     (C) He goes to the animal centre with his friends.

2   Why does Leo find it hard to look after the puppies?

     (A) He often has to sleep in the dogs’ beds.

     (B) He must get out of bed while it is still dark.

     (C) He is always too tired to go to school.

3   How did Leo feel when Buster went to his new home?

     (A) He was a bit sad but also pleased.

     (B) He was angry that a family took him.

     (C) He was worried that Buster wasn’t safe.

4   What does Leo plan to do when he is older?

     (A) work as an animal doctor

     (B) build a pet hospital for sick animals

     (C) give a lot of money to the animal centre

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) How to choose a healthy new puppy

     (B) A teenager’s amazing work with dogs

     (C) The best animal centre in the local area

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