Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Technology & Online Learning

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A Digital Success at School

Fourteen-year-old Lucas usually enjoys his history lessons. Last week, his teacher, Mr. Clark, gave the class a new project about ancient Egypt. He asked the students to prepare some information to show the class. Most teenagers decided to draw a big paper poster, but Lucas wanted to try something different. He isn’t very good at painting or drawing.

Instead of using pens and paper, Lucas used his laptop. He wanted to create a colourful digital presentation. He spent all weekend looking for bright photos on the internet. He also added some interesting music to his work. His older sister, Anna, sat with him on Sunday evening and showed him how to use a fantastic new computer program.

On Tuesday morning, it was time to show the projects. Many students brought beautiful paper posters into the classroom. Lucas felt quite nervous when he connected his laptop to the large screen at the front of the room. He worried that the computer might stop working.

Fortunately, everything went perfectly. When the music started and the colourful photos appeared, the whole class was amazed. Mr. Clark said it was incredibly easy to read and understand. He gave Lucas the highest mark in the class. Lucas felt very proud of his hard work. He knows he will definitely use his laptop for all his future school projects!

1   Why did Lucas choose not to make a poster?

     (A) Because he lacks skills in art.

     (B) Because he asked the students to prepare some information.

     (C) Because most teenagers decided to draw a big paper poster.

2   How did Anna help Lucas?

     (A) She spent all weekend looking for bright photos.

     (B) She taught him how a piece of software works.

     (C) She added some interesting music to his work.

3   How did Lucas feel before showing his work?

     (A) Glad that he brought beautiful paper posters.

     (B) Pleased to connect his laptop to the large screen.

     (C) Anxious that his technology might break down.

4   What did Mr. Clark think of the presentation?

     (A) He said he will use his laptop for future school projects.

     (B) He found it very clear and simple to follow.

     (C) He thought the colourful photos appeared quickly.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) How to draw a big paper poster

     (B) A successful digital school project

     (C) Mr. Clark’s ancient Egypt lesson

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A Stressful Morning for Ben

Thirteen-year-old Ben was sitting at his desk on Friday morning. He wasn’t playing video games or watching videos. He was taking a very important online maths test. He studied for three weeks, so he felt ready and happy. He answered the first ten questions easily.

Suddenly, the screen on his laptop went black. Then, a message appeared: “No Internet Connection”. Ben couldn’t believe it. He clicked his mouse quickly, but nothing happened. He looked at the clock on his wall. He only had twenty minutes left to finish the exam, and he started to feel extremely stressed.

Ben ran downstairs to find his mum. She was working in the kitchen. He explained the terrible situation to her. His mum told him not to worry. She quickly checked the internet box in the living room and used her mobile phone to call the internet company. They said there was a problem in their area.

Because they couldn’t fix the internet, Ben’s mum called his school. She spoke to his maths teacher, Mr. Smith. The teacher was very kind and understood the problem. He told Ben he could take the test again on Monday morning in the classroom. Ben breathed deeply and felt much better. He was glad he didn’t have to worry about the internet anymore.

1   What was Ben doing on Friday morning?

     (A) playing some new video games

     (B) completing a difficult school exam

     (C) watching videos at his desk

2   What happened while Ben was doing the test?

     (A) His computer lost its connection.

     (B) He broke his mouse because he clicked it quickly.

     (C) He watched the clock for twenty minutes.

3   What did Ben’s mum do to help?

     (A) She fixed the internet box in the living room.

     (B) She went downstairs to work in the kitchen.

     (C) She used her phone to contact someone.

4   What did Mr. Smith say to Ben?

     (A) He needs to fix the internet by Monday.

     (B) He can do the exam at school next week.

     (C) He must breathe deeply and feel much better.

5   What is the best title for the text?

     (A) How to pass a difficult maths test

     (B) Ben’s terrible new laptop

     (C) A stressful morning for a student

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Why I Love Real Books

Meet Sarah, a fourteen-year-old student who loves reading. Most of her friends love reading stories on their tablets and mobile phones. However, Sarah is very different. She strongly believes that real paper books are much better than reading on a screen.

First of all, Sarah loves the smell and feel of paper. When she buys a new book, she always opens it to smell the pages. Also, reading on a bright screen makes her eyes tired. Sometimes, her friends get terrible headaches when they look at their tablets for a long time. With a paper book, Sarah can read for hours without any pain.

Another problem with electronic screens is that it is too easy to stop reading. When Sarah’s friends read on their phones, they often get text messages or decide to play video games instead. But when Sarah holds a real book in her hands, there are no messages or games to look at. She can just focus on the exciting story and forget about everything else.

Finally, Sarah likes collecting things. She keeps all her favorite books on a big wooden shelf in her bedroom. She really enjoys looking at the beautiful, colorful covers. Also, when she finishes a great story, she can quickly give the paper book to a friend to read. You can’t do that as easily with an electronic book! For all these reasons, Sarah hopes she will never change her reading habits.

1   How is Sarah different from her friends?

     (A) She prefers reading physical books.

     (B) She loves reading stories on her tablet.

     (C) She thinks mobile phones are much better.

2   What does Sarah say about using screens?

     (A) They help you read for hours without any pain.

     (B) They can make people feel unwell.

     (C) They have the nice smell and feel of paper.

3   Why does Sarah think phones are bad for reading?

     (A) There are no messages or games to look at.

     (B) She often gets text messages from her friends.

     (C) It is hard for people to concentrate on the story.

4   What does Sarah like to do when she completes a book?

     (A) She puts beautiful, colorful covers on it.

     (B) She shares it with someone she knows.

     (C) She quickly buys an electronic book.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) Why paper books are the best choice

     (B) The girl who wants a new tablet

     (C) How to play video games on your phone

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