Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Plants, Trees & Gardening 4

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1   Which person got help with their plants from a family member?

     (A) Max   (B) Lily   (C) Omar

2   Which person used their tomatoes to make a hot dinner?

     (A) Max   (B) Lily   (C) Omar

3   Which person decided to grow tomatoes after seeing a TV programme?

     (A) Max   (B) Lily   (C) Omar

4   Which person says they had to wait a long time before they could eat their tomatoes?

     (A) Max   (B) Lily   (C) Omar

5   Which person enjoyed eating their tomatoes without cooking them?

     (A) Max   (B) Lily   (C) Omar

6   Which person wants to try growing different vegetables in the future?

     (A) Max   (B) Lily   (C) Omar

7   Which person kept their tomato plants inside their house?

     (A) Max   (B) Lily   (C) Omar

Growing Our Own Tomatoes

Max

I always wanted to try gardening, so I bought some seeds. I kept the pots outside in my garden because there wasn’t much space in my bedroom. My grandfather knows a lot about vegetables, and he gave me some useful advice on how much water to give them. The plants grew really quickly, so I didn’t need to be patient. When the tomatoes were finally red, I didn’t put them in the oven or soup. I just washed them and put them straight into a fresh salad. They tasted so sweet!

Lily

Growing my own food was a great experience, but it wasn’t fast. I had to look after the plants for months before the green fruit finally turned red. Nobody in my house helped me with the watering; I did it all by myself. I know some people like eating them cold, but I cut mine up and boiled them to create a delicious pasta sauce for the evening. It was the best dish ever. Next spring, I’m going to plant some carrots and potatoes instead.

Omar

A few months ago, I was watching a documentary about farming, and it gave me the idea to start my own little garden. I live in a flat without a balcony, so I put my pots next to the sunny window in my living room. I was so happy when I picked my first red tomatoes! My mum used them to make a cold cheese sandwich for my lunch. They were completely different from the ones you buy in the supermarket. I will definitely plant the exact same seeds next year.

Exercises:   123456