Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – School Trips & Excursions
Reading 1
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Musical Morning Journey
Fourteen-year-old Leo lives in a small village. Every morning, he catches the school bus at half past seven. The journey to his high school takes almost an hour. In the past, Leo felt quite bored on the bus. He usually just looked out of the window or slept until they arrived.
Last week, things changed. Leo and his three best friends always sit on the back seats of the bus. On Tuesday, his friend Max brought a small guitar with him. Max started playing a famous pop song. Leo and the others knew the song very well, so they started singing loudly together.
At first, Leo was worried about the bus driver, Mr. Thomas. He thought the driver might get angry because of the loud noise. However, Mr. Thomas actually turned off his own radio and smiled. He told the boys that he really loved their music, but he asked them to sing a little quieter in heavy traffic.
Now, the back seats of the school bus are like a fun morning concert. The teenagers practise new songs every weekend to sing on Monday morning. Some other students even join in with them. Leo is never bored on the bus anymore, and he always arrives at school feeling very happy.
1 How did Leo feel about his daily journey in the past?
(A) He didn’t think the long trip was very interesting.
(B) He was unhappy about catching the school bus at half past seven.
(C) He liked it when he looked out of the window or slept.
2 Why did the boys begin singing on Tuesday?
(A) Because Max brought a small guitar to the back seats.
(B) Because they wanted to play a famous pop song.
(C) Because they were completely familiar with the music.
3 How did Mr. Thomas react to the boys?
(A) He switched off his machine and enjoyed the performance.
(B) He got angry because of the loud noise.
(C) He told the boys to stop singing in heavy traffic.
4 What happens on the bus these days?
(A) The boys practise new songs every weekend.
(B) Other classmates sing along with Leo and his friends.
(C) Leo arrives at school feeling never bored.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) Mr. Thomas and the heavy traffic
(B) A much better trip to high school
(C) Practising new songs every weekend
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 C 3 A 4 B 5 B
Reading 2
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Visit to University
Last week, sixteen-year-old Leo visited a large university in the city. He wants to study science there in the future. He didn’t go with his parents. Instead, his older sister, Maya, showed him around because she is already a student there. They caught an early train and arrived at the campus at nine o’clock.
At first, Leo was surprised. He thought the university would be like his high school, just a bit bigger. But it was actually like a small town with shops, cafés, and even a bank. First, Maya took him to the main library. Leo couldn’t believe his eyes. There were thousands of books and hundreds of students working quietly on their laptops.
At lunchtime, they went to the busy student cafeteria. Leo had a slice of pizza while Maya introduced him to her university friends. They were very friendly and asked Leo about his hobbies. However, when they started talking about their difficult exams and long study hours, Leo began to feel a bit worried. He wondered if university would be too hard for him.
In the afternoon, Maya took Leo to the science buildings. They looked inside a real laboratory. Seeing the students doing interesting experiments changed Leo’s mind again. He forgot about his worries and knew he wanted to study there. When they travelled home, Leo was very tired, but he felt excited about his future.
1 Who showed Leo around the university?
(A) his parents
(B) a family member
(C) a science teacher
2 When Leo arrived at the campus, he was surprised because
(A) it was just like his high school.
(B) it was similar to a small town.
(C) there was a bank inside the library.
3 How did Leo feel during lunch?
(A) happy to talk about his difficult exams
(B) unhappy about his slice of pizza
(C) nervous about the amount of university work
4 What happened in the science building?
(A) Leo did some interesting experiments.
(B) Leo decided that he wants to study there.
(C) Leo felt tired of studying for his exams.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) A great day at university
(B) How to pass your university exams
(C) Maya’s difficult life as a student
ANSWER KEY
1 B 2 B 3 C 4 B 5 A
Reading 3
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The School Trip Photographer
Fourteen-year-old Liam loves taking pictures. He usually just uses his smartphone to photograph his family and friends. Next week, his class is going on a school trip to a beautiful nature park. His teacher, Mr. Davies, asked Liam to be the official photographer for the day. Liam felt very excited, but also a bit worried. He knew he needed a better camera for such an important job.
That evening, Liam talked to his older sister, Chloe. Chloe studies photography at university and has a fantastic camera. She agreed to let him borrow it for the trip. She also spent two hours showing him how to use it. Liam practiced taking pictures of his dog in the garden until he felt confident.
On the day of the trip, Liam was extremely busy. While his classmates played games or relaxed on the grass after lunch, Liam walked around the park. He took photos of tall trees, interesting birds, and his friends smiling. He couldn’t join in the games, but he didn’t mind. He loved his special job.
A week later, Mr. Davies showed Liam’s photos on a big screen in the school hall. All the students clapped and cheered. They thought the pictures were amazing. Liam felt incredibly proud. He always liked photography as a hobby, but now he knows he wants to be a professional photographer when he grows up.
1 Why was Liam worried about the school trip?
(A) He didn’t have the right equipment for the job.
(B) He only wanted to photograph his family and friends.
(C) He didn’t want to go to the nature park with his class.
2 How did Chloe help Liam?
(A) She practiced taking pictures of his dog in the garden.
(B) She gave him her camera and taught him how it works.
(C) She told him to study photography at university.
3 What did Liam do after lunch on the trip?
(A) He played fun games with his classmates.
(B) He relaxed on the grass in the park.
(C) He continued working and taking photos.
4 What do we learn about Liam in the last paragraph?
(A) He wants to show his photos on a big screen.
(B) He has decided what he wants to do in the future.
(C) He wants to keep photography as just a hobby.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) How to take pictures of animals
(B) The best camera to buy for a trip
(C) A special job for a student
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 B 3 C 4 B 5 C