Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Planning, Packing & Preparation
Reading 1
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Leo’s Mountain Preparation
Fifteen-year-old Leo is going on a school trip to the mountains next Monday. He is going to stay there for seven days. He feels a bit nervous because he usually forgets to take important things with him. To help himself, he decided to write a long list before he opened his suitcase.
First, Leo looked at the weather online. He saw that it will be quite cold and there might be some snow. Because of this, he put three warm sweaters, some thick socks, and his heaviest winter jacket into the bag. He almost left his walking boots in the cupboard, but his dad reminded him to pack them.
Next, Leo thought about what to do in the evenings. He really wanted to take his new laptop to play video games with his friends. However, his teacher told everyone to leave their computers at home. Instead, Leo packed his favourite book and a small camera. He hopes to take beautiful pictures of the wild animals in the forest.
Finally, it was time to close the suitcase. It was completely full and extremely heavy! Leo had to sit on top of it so he could pull the zip. Now that everything is ready, he is not worried anymore. He is just incredibly excited and cannot wait for the amazing adventure to begin.
1 Why is Leo feeling anxious about his journey?
(A) He often leaves necessary items behind.
(B) He decided to write a long list.
(C) He is going on a school trip to the mountains next Monday.
2 How did Leo remember to bring his boots?
(A) He saw that it will be quite cold.
(B) His father told him not to forget them.
(C) He almost left them in the cupboard.
3 Why isn’t Leo taking his laptop on the holiday?
(A) He really wanted to play video games with his friends.
(B) He packed his favourite book and a small camera.
(C) He was instructed by school staff not to bring it.
4 How does Leo feel at the end of the text?
(A) He had to sit on top of it so he could pull the zip.
(B) He is happy because he is completely prepared for his trip.
(C) He is completely full and extremely heavy!
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) How to take beautiful pictures of wild animals
(B) Getting ready for a week in the mountains
(C) The heaviest winter jacket in the cupboard
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 B 3 C 4 B 5 B
Reading 2
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Toby’s Clever Suitcase
Fourteen-year-old Toby is very excited. Next week, he is going on a school trip to Edinburgh in Scotland for five days. Two years ago, Toby went on a winter holiday with his family, but he didn’t pack his bag very well. He took lots of T-shirts and shorts, and he felt extremely cold all week!
Because of that terrible experience, Toby always checks the weather on his smartphone before he puts anything in his suitcase. He looked at the forecast for Edinburgh yesterday. The app showed that the weather will be quite sunny on Monday and Tuesday, but very windy and cold. Then, there will be heavy rain on Wednesday afternoon.
Toby used this helpful information to choose his clothes. He packed some sunglasses for the sunny days and a warm sweater for the wind. He didn’t put his big winter coat in the bag because it is too heavy. However, he packed a small yellow umbrella for the wet weather in the middle of the week.
When the students arrived in Scotland, the weather was exactly like the forecast. Many of Toby’s classmates were wet and unhappy on Wednesday, but Toby was completely dry. He felt very pleased with his careful packing. Now, his friends always ask him about the weather before they travel!
1 What happened on Toby’s family holiday two years ago?
(A) He chose the wrong things to wear for the temperature.
(B) He went on a school trip to Edinburgh for five days.
(C) He took lots of T-shirts and shorts to Scotland.
2 What did the weather app say about Edinburgh?
(A) The weather was very windy and cold yesterday.
(B) There is going to be a wet afternoon during his stay.
(C) It will be quite sunny on Wednesday.
3 What did Toby decide not to take with him?
(A) some sunglasses for the sunny days
(B) a small yellow umbrella
(C) a heavy piece of winter clothing
4 During the trip to Scotland, Toby
(A) was wet and unhappy on Wednesday.
(B) was glad about the things he brought.
(C) asked his friends about the weather.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) The secret to a comfortable trip
(B) A terrible family holiday in Scotland
(C) How to use a smart weather app
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 B 3 C 4 B 5 A
Reading 3
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The Missing Passport
Emma was incredibly excited. Tomorrow morning, she and her parents were going on a summer holiday to Spain. They planned to spend a week relaxing on the beautiful beaches. It was the evening before their flight, and Emma carefully packed her favourite clothes, her camera, and her sunglasses into her new suitcase.
Just three hours before they had to leave for the airport, Emma’s mother shouted from the kitchen, “Does everyone have their tickets and passports ready?” Emma went upstairs to her bedroom to check. She looked on her wooden desk. She always kept her important documents there, but her small red passport was missing.
Emma felt terrible and started to panic. Her hands were shaking as she looked under her bed and inside her heavy school bag. She even checked the pockets of her winter jacket. It wasn’t anywhere. Then, she suddenly remembered something. Yesterday afternoon, she visited her best friend, Lily, to show her the funny passport photo.
Emma quickly picked up her mobile phone and called Lily. “Is my passport at your house?” Emma asked worriedly. A minute later, Lily laughed and said, “Yes, it is sitting here on my kitchen table!” Emma’s father immediately drove to Lily’s house to collect it. Emma felt so relieved and happy when they finally arrived at the airport exactly on time.
1 What was Emma doing the night before her trip?
(A) She was relaxing on the beautiful beaches in Spain.
(B) She was putting her things into a travel bag.
(C) She was buying a new suitcase for her clothes.
2 Why did Emma go to her bedroom?
(A) To make sure she had her travel document.
(B) Because her mother shouted from the kitchen.
(C) To put her small red passport on her wooden desk.
3 Where did Emma actually leave her passport?
(A) inside her heavy school bag
(B) in the pockets of her winter jacket
(C) at another person’s home
4 What happened in the end?
(A) Emma found it sitting on the kitchen table.
(B) Her dad drove his car to pick up the forgotten item.
(C) Emma picked up her mobile phone to call her father.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) A Terrible Holiday in Spain
(B) How to Pack a New Suitcase
(C) A Problem Before the Flight
ANSWER KEY
1 B 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 C