Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Transport & Journeys

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Leo’s Airport Adventure

Fifteen-year-old Leo is sitting in the airport departure lounge. He is going on a school trip to Spain with his classmates. He usually feels nervous about flying, but today he is just incredibly excited. He has never been to another country before, so this is a very special day for him.

The departure lounge is huge and full of busy people. There are lots of expensive shops and modern cafes everywhere. Leo’s best friend, Sam, wants to buy some chocolate, but Leo decides to get a sports magazine for the journey. He wants to have something to read on the plane.

After visiting the shops, the boys sit next to the enormous windows. They spend a long time watching the planes arrive and leave. Leo looks at the passengers and guesses where they are travelling to. He also sees a pilot walking past. Watching the pilot makes Leo think that he would like to fly planes when he is older.

Finally, a woman on the loudspeaker says that their flight is ready. All the students quickly stand up and pick up their heavy bags. Leo smiles as he walks towards the gate. He thinks that waiting in the airport is actually a fantastic start to a holiday. He is ready for his adventure.

1   How does Leo feel at the airport today?

     (A) nervous about flying

     (B) extremely happy about his journey

     (C) full of busy people

2   What does Leo decide to buy in the departure lounge?

     (A) some chocolate

     (B) modern cafes

     (C) something to read during the flight

3   When Leo sees the pilot, he

     (A) guesses where they are travelling to.

     (B) sits next to the enormous windows.

     (C) thinks about a possible future career.

4   When it is time to leave the departure lounge, Leo

     (A) feels pleased to begin his holiday.

     (B) talks to a woman on the loudspeaker.

     (C) picks up all the students’ heavy bags.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) How to fly planes when you are older

     (B) The fun of waiting in the departure lounge

     (C) A dangerous school trip to Spain

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Sam’s Island Adventure

Fourteen-year-old Sam lives in a busy city in England. Last month, his parents decided to take him to a small island for the weekend. Sam felt very excited because it was his first time on a ferry. He was also a little nervous about feeling sick on the boat, but his dad told him not to worry.

On Saturday morning, they drove to the port and put their car onto the ship. Sam couldn’t believe how huge the ferry was. Inside, there was a large café and a fantastic games room. Instead of playing games, Sam stood outside. He loved feeling the wind on his face and watching the dark water.

The journey only took forty-five minutes. When they arrived, Sam thought the island looked beautiful. There were tall green hills and the water was incredibly clear. They didn’t go to the hotel immediately. First, the family rented bicycles to explore the narrow streets and look at the traditional old houses.

Sam had an amazing weekend. He took hundreds of photos of the beach and the wild birds. On Sunday evening, while they were sailing back home, Sam felt very tired but really happy. He told his parents that he wants to return to the beautiful island again next summer.

1   What do we learn about Sam in the first paragraph?

     (A) He decided to go to a small island.

     (B) He was worried that he might be ill.

     (C) He lives on a ferry in a busy city.

2   What did Sam do during the boat trip?

     (A) He played inside the fantastic games room.

     (B) He bought a drink in the large café.

     (C) He enjoyed the view from the outside of the ship.

3   What was the first thing the family did on the island?

     (A) They went to the hotel immediately.

     (B) They paid to use some bikes to ride around.

     (C) They climbed the tall green hills.

4   What does Sam say about his holiday in the last paragraph?

     (A) He only took hundreds of photos on Sunday evening.

     (B) He wants his parents to sail back home.

     (C) He hopes to visit the place again in the future.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) A boy’s first island holiday

     (B) How to drive onto a ferry

     (C) The most beautiful city by the sea

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Jamie’s Sleepless Journey

Fifteen-year-old Jamie loves travelling. Last week, he took the overnight train to visit his grandparents in the north. He was very excited about the trip because he loves trains. He had a small bed in a cabin with three other people. However, he soon realised that sleeping on a train is not easy.

Jamie’s bed was quite comfortable, but the train was extremely noisy. Every time the train stopped at a station, the brakes made a terrible sound. Also, there was a group of tourists in the next cabin. They were talking and laughing loudly until two o’clock in the morning. Jamie felt very tired and a little angry.

Jamie tried to listen to some soft music on his smartphone to help him sleep. Unfortunately, he left his new headphones on his desk at home. Then, he had a clever idea. He found a thick winter hat at the bottom of his travel bag. He pulled the warm hat down over his ears to stop the noise. It looked very silly, but it really helped!

Finally, the tourists went to sleep, and the train became quieter. Jamie managed to get a few hours of rest. When he woke up, the sun was shining, and he saw beautiful green fields outside his window. He was happy to see his grandparents at the station, but he decided he will definitely take the bus next time!

1   Why was Jamie looking forward to his trip?

     (A) He really enjoys this type of transport.

     (B) He shared a small bed with three other people.

     (C) He wanted to meet a group of tourists.

2   Why couldn’t Jamie sleep well?

     (A) His bed was not quite comfortable.

     (B) He had to stop at a station at two o’clock.

     (C) There was too much sound inside the train.

3   How did Jamie finally solve his problem?

     (A) He listened to some soft music on his smartphone.

     (B) He used a winter clothing item to block the noise.

     (C) He found his new headphones in his travel bag.

4   What does Jamie plan to do in the future?

     (A) Wait for his grandparents at the station.

     (B) Look at beautiful green fields outside his window.

     (C) Catch a bus for his next journey.

5   What is the best title for the article?

     (A) The noisy tourists in the next cabin

     (B) A teenager’s difficult night on a train

     (C) How to listen to soft music on a trip

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