Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Teachers & Student Relationships
Reading 1
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Making a New Friend
Thirteen-year-old Lily felt very nervous. It was her first day at Oakbridge High School because her family had moved to a new city during the summer holidays. In the morning, the lessons were fine, but she was really worried about lunchtime. She didn’t know anyone, and she didn’t want to sit by herself.
When the bell rang for lunch, Lily walked slowly to the large school cafeteria. It was a huge room, and it was full of loud, happy students. Everyone was already eating and laughing with their friends. Lily held her lunchbox tightly in her hands. She wanted to run away, but she knew she had to be brave.
She looked around the room and saw a small table near the window. Three girls were sitting there. One of the girls was reading a comic book about superheroes. Lily absolutely loved comic books! She took a deep breath, walked over to the table, and smiled. “Excuse me, can I sit here with you?” she asked quietly.
The girl with the comic book looked up and smiled back. “Of course! I’m Chloe,” she said. Chloe asked Lily about her favorite superheroes, and the girls talked for the whole lunch break. Lily felt incredibly happy and relaxed. She learned that being brave is the best way to meet new people.
1 Why was Lily worried about lunchtime?
(A) She had a problem during her morning lessons.
(B) She was angry about moving to a new city.
(C) She didn’t want to have her meal without anyone else.
2 When Lily arrived at the cafeteria, she
(A) felt like leaving the room immediately.
(B) saw her friends eating and laughing.
(C) dropped her lunchbox tightly in her hands.
3 Why did Lily go to the table near the window?
(A) She wanted to borrow a comic book.
(B) She enjoyed the same things as a girl there.
(C) She knew the three girls sitting there.
4 What happened during the lunch break?
(A) Chloe asked Lily to give her the comic book.
(B) Lily learned how to read a new book.
(C) The girls spent the time chatting together.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) Finding courage on the first day
(B) How to write a superhero comic book
(C) The best food in the school cafeteria
ANSWER KEY
1 C 2 A 3 B 4 C 5 A
Reading 2
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Good Reason to be Quiet
Sophie and Chloe are fourteen years old and they do everything together. They are best friends and they love going to school. However, they have one big problem. They always talk a lot during their lessons. They usually chat about clothes or music, especially in their science class.
Last Tuesday, their science teacher, Mr. Adams, was explaining an important new project. The two girls were whispering about a fun party for the weekend. Mr. Adams was not happy. He stopped talking and told them to move their desks to opposite sides of the large room.
Sophie had to sit next to a quiet boy named David. In the beginning, she felt quite sad. She missed her best friend and wanted to tell her a funny story. But because she couldn’t speak to Chloe, Sophie listened carefully to the teacher. She was surprised that the science project was actually very interesting.
On Friday, the students got their test results. Both Sophie and Chloe got excellent marks! The girls were absolutely delighted. They finally understood that sitting apart helps them learn much faster. Now, they still chat and laugh together during the lunch break, but they choose to sit at different tables during lessons.
1 What do the girls usually do in science class?
(A) They have one big problem.
(B) They have conversations about things they like.
(C) They do everything together with their teacher.
2 Why did Mr. Adams change where the girls sat?
(A) They were speaking instead of paying attention.
(B) He was explaining an important new project.
(C) They had a fun party for the weekend.
3 How did Sophie feel about the science lesson later?
(A) She felt quite sad.
(B) She wanted to tell her a funny story.
(C) She found the information quite enjoyable.
4 What do the best friends do now?
(A) They get excellent marks on Friday.
(B) They separate from each other while studying.
(C) They sit at different tables during the lunch break.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) The girls who never talk at school
(B) A change of seats brings a good result
(C) How to make a fun party for the weekend
ANSWER KEY
1 B 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 B
Reading 3
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Helpful Classmate
Fourteen-year-old Jamie is usually very busy, but last weekend he had to change his plans. His best friend, Alex, was ill and had to stay in bed for a whole week. Alex felt very worried because they had an important science exam next Friday and he missed all the lessons.
Jamie decided to do something to help his friend. On Saturday, instead of going to the cinema with his other classmates, Jamie stayed at home. He spent three hours preparing all his science notes. He wrote everything very clearly and used bright coloured pens for the most important facts so Alex could read them easily.
When Alex returned to school on Monday morning, Jamie gave him the thick notebook. Alex was extremely surprised and smiled happily. To make sure Alex understood everything, they sat in the library together every day after lunch. Jamie asked Alex questions, and Alex learned the new information very quickly.
On Friday afternoon, the science teacher gave them their exam results. Both boys got fantastic marks! To say thank you for the notes, Alex bought Jamie a large pizza on the way home. Jamie was very proud of his high grade, but he felt even happier because he could help his best friend.
1 Why was Alex feeling worried?
(A) He needed to prepare for a big test.
(B) He had to change his plans.
(C) He was usually very busy.
2 What did Jamie do on Saturday?
(A) He got his school work ready for his friend.
(B) He went to the cinema with his other classmates.
(C) He used bright coloured pens to draw pictures.
3 How did Jamie help Alex at school during the week?
(A) He checked what his friend remembered after they ate.
(B) He returned to school on Monday morning.
(C) He gave him the thick notebook in the library.
4 What did Alex do after they got their results?
(A) He paid for a meal for Jamie.
(B) He gave them their exam results.
(C) He was very proud of his high grade.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) The boy who supported his sick friend
(B) How to write clear science notes
(C) A very difficult school exam
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A