Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Sustainable Shopping & Fashion

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A Planet-Friendly Promise

Fourteen-year-old Sam lives with his family in a small town. A few months ago, he watched an interesting documentary on television about the world’s oceans. He was very sad to see so many plastic bags floating in the water. Right then, Sam decided to change his habits.

The next day, Sam told his parents about his new rule. He promised to never use a plastic bag from the supermarket again. To prepare, Sam used his pocket money to buy three strong cloth bags. They were quite cheap and had cool pictures of animals on them. His parents thought it was a brilliant idea.

However, his first trip to the supermarket was not easy. When they arrived, Sam realised he had left the cloth bags on his bed at home. His mum offered to buy a few plastic bags just for that day, but Sam said no. Instead, he carried the fruit and vegetables in his hands and pockets. It was quite difficult, but he kept his promise.

Now, Sam never forgets. He always leaves his beautiful cloth bags next to the front door so they are easy to see. Some of his classmates noticed his bags and are now doing the exact same thing. Sam feels extremely happy that he is doing something good for the planet, even if it is just a small change.

1   Why did Sam decide to change his habits?

     (A) He found a plastic bag floating in the water.

     (B) He saw something upsetting on a TV programme.

     (C) He wanted to clean the ocean near his small town.

2   What did Sam do to prepare for his new rule?

     (A) He paid for some new bags himself.

     (B) He asked his parents for some pocket money.

     (C) He painted cool pictures of animals on his bags.

3   What happened on Sam’s first trip to the supermarket?

     (A) He left his fruit and vegetables on his bed.

     (B) His mum bought a few plastic bags for him.

     (C) He refused to break his new rule.

4   Where does Sam put his bags now?

     (A) Near the main entrance of his home.

     (B) In a place where his classmates can easily see them.

     (C) Right next to the front door of the supermarket.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) The best supermarket in a small town

     (B) A teenager’s plan to help the environment

     (C) How to make your own strong cloth bags

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Lily’s New Sewing Skills

Fourteen-year-old Lily loves her old blue jeans. She wears them everywhere, to the park and to the cinema. But last week, she fell off her bicycle and got a big hole in the knee of her jeans. She was very upset because she did not want to throw them in the bin.

Her mother offered to take her to the shopping centre to buy a new pair. However, Lily said no. New clothes are expensive, and she really liked her comfortable old jeans. She decided that she had to find a way to fix the hole herself.

Lily went to her grandmother’s house to ask for help. Her grandmother gave her a needle, some thick thread, and a piece of red cloth. Sewing was quite difficult at first. Lily made a few mistakes and hurt her finger. But after two hours of hard work, she successfully put a cool red star over the hole.

The next day, Lily wore her jeans to school. Her classmates thought the red star looked amazing. Lily felt very proud of her new skill. Now, she wants to help the environment. Next month, she is going to start fixing clothes for her friends so they do not have to buy new ones.

1   Why was Lily unhappy last week?

     (A) She didn’t want to put her favourite clothes in the rubbish.

     (B) She fell off her bicycle and hurt her knee.

     (C) She could not wear them to the park and to the cinema.

2   What did Lily do after she damaged her jeans?

     (A) She went to the shopping centre to buy a new pair.

     (B) She chose to repair the comfortable trousers on her own.

     (C) She asked her mother to buy expensive new clothes.

3   What does the writer say about Lily’s sewing?

     (A) Her grandmother put a cool red star over the hole.

     (B) It was hard at the beginning, but she completed it.

     (C) She finished the work quickly without a few mistakes.

4   What is Lily planning to do next month?

     (A) buy new ones for her friends at school

     (B) wear her jeans to school every day

     (C) repair items for other people to help the planet

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) The best shopping centre in town

     (B) A useful skill to save old clothes

     (C) How to ride a bicycle safely

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Chloe’s Green Online Shop

Fourteen-year-old Chloe has always loved fashion, but she hates seeing clothes in the bin. Last year, she watched a documentary about how much rubbish people throw away. She felt very sad and wanted to help the planet. Then, she had a brilliant idea to make shopping bags out of old materials.

First, Chloe asked her family and neighbors for things they didn’t need, like old jeans and broken umbrellas. Her grandfather, who was a tailor, taught her how to use a sewing machine safely. After a few weeks of practicing in her bedroom, she created her first five bags. They looked fantastic and were very strong.

In January, Chloe opened a small shop on the internet to sell them. For the first two weeks, nobody bought anything, and she felt a bit worried. But then, a popular fashion vlogger saw her website and bought a bag. She posted a photo of it online, and suddenly, Chloe received fifty orders in one day!

Now, Chloe is very busy making bags every weekend. She doesn’t keep all the cash for herself. She gives some of it to a charity that cleans the oceans. Next year, she is going to learn how to make backpacks and hats. Chloe is proud because she is doing something she loves and helping the environment.

1   Why did Chloe start making bags?

     (A) She saw a television programme about waste and wanted to help the Earth.

     (B) She has always loved fashion and wanted to put clothes in the bin.

     (C) She needed a way to throw away the rubbish in her room.

2   How did Chloe learn to make her bags?

     (A) Her family and neighbors showed her what to do.

     (B) An older relative trained her to put the materials together.

     (C) She practiced with a tailor in her bedroom for a few weeks.

3   How did Chloe feel when she first started her business?

     (A) She was anxious because she had no customers.

     (B) She was happy because a popular fashion vlogger bought a bag.

     (C) She was surprised to receive fifty orders in one day.

4   What does Chloe do with the money she earns?

     (A) She keeps all the cash for herself.

     (B) She spends it on making backpacks and hats.

     (C) She sends a part of it to a group that protects the sea.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) A teenager’s successful business for the environment

     (B) How to use a sewing machine to make clothes

     (C) The popular vlogger who cleans the oceans

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