Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Protecting Wildlife & Animals

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A Safe Journey for Frogs

Fourteen-year-old Leo loves walking in the countryside near his home. He enjoys watching insects and birds. However, last spring, he noticed a big problem. A busy road near his house was very dangerous for local frogs. They needed to cross it to reach a small lake, but there were too many fast cars. Leo felt very sad and wanted to change this.

The next day, Leo spoke to his science teacher, Mr Clark. The teacher thought it was a brilliant idea to help the animals. Together, they used the internet to read about special frog tunnels in other countries. After that, they drew a careful plan to make a safe crossing area under the street.

During the weekend, Leo and ten of his classmates worked really hard. They dug a small tunnel under the road and put some rocks inside it. They also put up large, colourful signs next to the road. These signs asked drivers to go slowly because of the animals. It took two days, but the students finally finished the project.

This spring, the new tunnel is a huge success. Hundreds of frogs are using it to get to the water safely. Leo feels incredibly proud of his friends and his hard work. In the future, he hopes to begin a wildlife club at his school to save even more local animals.

1   Why did Leo feel sad last spring?

     (A) Some animals had a dangerous journey to the water.

     (B) He needed to reach a small lake near his house.

     (C) He noticed a big problem with insects and birds.

2   How did Leo and his teacher prepare for the project?

     (A) They travelled to see special frog tunnels in other countries.

     (B) They found some useful information on the web.

     (C) They gave a careful plan to the local drivers.

3   What did the students do at the weekend?

     (A) They asked drivers to make a safe crossing area.

     (B) They worked for ten days to finish the project.

     (C) They placed warnings for people travelling by car.

4   What do we learn about Leo in the last paragraph?

     (A) He uses the new tunnel to get to the water safely.

     (B) He wants to create an animal protection group.

     (C) He hopes to save hundreds of frogs at his school.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) A teenager’s project to rescue local wildlife

     (B) How to build a busy road near a lake

     (C) The best fast cars for driving in the countryside

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The Teenager Saving Our River

Fourteen-year-old Leo has an unusual hobby for a teenager. At weekends, most of his friends enjoy playing computer games or going to the cinema. But Leo prefers spending his time at the river near his house. Two years ago, he saw that the water was full of rubbish and the fish were dying. He decided he had to do something to help.

Every Saturday morning, Leo wakes up early, puts on his old boots, and takes some large plastic bags to the river. He spends three or four hours picking up empty bottles, food boxes, and paper. Sometimes his older sister comes with him, but usually, he works alone. It is a tiring job, especially when it is raining, but Leo doesn’t mind the weather.

Because of Leo’s hard work, the river is a much cleaner place today. The water is clear, and the fish have returned. Last month, he even saw some baby ducks swimming safely. However, there is still a big problem. People continue to throw their rubbish on the grass when they have picnics. This makes Leo feel quite sad.

Next term, Leo is going to start an environmental club at his school. He hopes that his classmates will join him to clean the river together. “If we all pick up just one piece of rubbish, our town will be beautiful and safe for animals,” he says. He believes that young people can really change the world.

1   Why did Leo decide to spend his weekends at the river?

     (A) He wanted to save the animals in the water.

     (B) He enjoyed playing computer games there.

     (C) He wanted to go to the cinema near his house.

2   What do we learn about Leo’s work on Saturdays?

     (A) He usually cleans the area by himself.

     (B) His older sister always comes with him.

     (C) He stops working when it is raining.

3   What makes Leo feel sad now?

     (A) Visitors still leave their trash behind.

     (B) The baby ducks are swimming in the rubbish.

     (C) The fish are not returning to the clear water.

4   What does Leo want to do next term?

     (A) Find other students to work with him.

     (B) Pick up just one piece of rubbish.

     (C) Make his school beautiful and safe.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) The boy who is cleaning up nature

     (B) How to start a new club at school

     (C) A teenager’s favourite computer games

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Leo’s Unusual Photography Club

Leo is a fifteen-year-old student who loves nature. For his last birthday, his parents gave him a fantastic new camera. Most of his friends take photos of each other or their pets, but Leo wanted to do something different. He loved watching wild insects in his garden, so he decided to take pictures of them instead.

When school started again, Leo wanted to share his hobby. He asked his science teacher, Mr. Harris, if he could start an insect photography club. Mr. Harris thought it was a great idea and gave him a classroom to use. However, at first, many students laughed. They thought bugs were ugly or scary. Nobody wanted to join.

Leo didn’t stop trying. One day, he showed his best photos on the large computer screen in the school library. The students could see the bright colours of the butterflies and the strange faces of the small flies. The pictures were amazing! After that, five students asked to join the club. They bought small cameras and went to the local park together that weekend.

Now, the club has ten members and they meet every Wednesday afternoon. They are learning how to be very quiet and wait patiently for the insects. Leo feels extremely proud. Next term, he is going to make a beautiful book with everyone’s photos to show the whole school.

1   What did Leo choose to photograph with his new camera?

     (A) his friends and their pets

     (B) the plants in his garden

     (C) small creatures outdoors

2   Why was it difficult to start the club at first?

     (A) Mr. Harris needed the classroom to use.

     (B) Other teenagers didn’t like insects.

     (C) Students thought it was a great idea.

3   How did Leo get people to join his club?

     (A) He let them see his pictures.

     (B) He bought small cameras for them.

     (C) He took them to the local park.

4   What are the club members doing now?

     (A) making a beautiful book

     (B) showing their photos to the whole school

     (C) finding out how to take pictures without making a noise

5   What is the best title for this text?

     (A) The science teacher who loves insects

     (B) A boy’s successful idea for a new club

     (C) How to take great photos of your pets

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