Practice English Reading Exercises for A2 – Weekend Activities & Leisure
Reading 1
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Perfect Family Picnic
My name is Leo, and I am fifteen years old. It was a beautiful Sunday morning, and my family decided to go on a trip to the local lake. My parents are usually very busy with work, so I was really excited to spend the day together. Mum and Dad had to clean the house, so I offered to prepare our food.
I went into the kitchen to make some delicious sandwiches. I cut some fresh bread and cooked some chicken for my parents and me. My younger sister, Daisy, does not like meat, so I made a special cheese sandwich just for her. After that, I found some sweet apple juice in the fridge and put all the bottles in a big bag.
When my parents finished cleaning, it was time to leave. Dad carried the heavy food bag to our car. Suddenly, I remembered that we needed something to sit on. I ran back upstairs and got a large blue blanket from my bedroom. I also took my football because I wanted to play games near the water.
We drove to the lake and found a lovely quiet place under some tall trees. We sat on the blanket, ate the fantastic food, and played games all afternoon. My mum said the sandwiches were amazing. I felt extremely proud that I could help my family have such a wonderful weekend.
1 Why was Leo excited about the trip?
(A) He wanted to clean the house on Sunday morning.
(B) He rarely has free time with his mother and father.
(C) He decided to go to the local lake by himself.
2 What did Leo prepare for his sister?
(A) Some cooked chicken.
(B) All the bottles of sweet apple juice.
(C) A meal without meat.
3 Why did Leo run back upstairs?
(A) To get an item for them to rest on.
(B) To carry the heavy food bag.
(C) To play games near the water.
4 How did Leo feel at the end of the day?
(A) Extremely proud of his lovely quiet place.
(B) Pleased because he did something useful for his relatives.
(C) Amazed that he could play games all afternoon.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) How to make a delicious cheese sandwich
(B) A wonderful family day by the water
(C) Playing football under the tall trees
ANSWER KEY
1 B 2 C 3 A 4 B 5 B
Reading 2
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Fun Evening with Space Explorers
Max is fourteen and his favourite hobby is playing a popular video game called Space Explorers. He usually spends his weekends completing missions online with his school friends. Last Friday evening, his parents came into his bedroom. They wanted to know why he was laughing so loudly. When he explained the game, they surprised him by asking to play.
First, Max showed his mum what to do. He gave her the controller and told her to fly a small ship. However, she kept looking at her hands instead of the TV screen because there were too many buttons. His dad stood behind them and tried to help, but his instructions were completely wrong.
Then, it was his dad’s turn. His dad felt very confident. He told Max that he was a champion at video games when he was a teenager in the 1990s. But modern games are much faster now. After only one minute, his dad crashed the ship into a large planet. Max’s mum couldn’t stop laughing.
They played for two hours and didn’t win any points, but nobody minded. Max usually gets angry when he loses with his friends, but he just felt happy with his family. Now, his parents want to buy another console so they can all play together next weekend. Max thinks he is the luckiest teenager in the world.
1 Why did Max’s parents go into his room?
(A) to ask him to explain the video game
(B) to find out why he was making so much noise
(C) to spend the weekend completing missions online
2 What problem did Max’s mum have?
(A) She kept looking at the TV screen.
(B) She gave instructions that were completely wrong.
(C) She found the controller hard to use.
3 How did Max’s dad feel before he started playing?
(A) He was sure he would be good at the game.
(B) He felt like a teenager in the 1990s.
(C) He wanted to crash his ship into a planet.
4 How was playing with his parents different for Max?
(A) He won a lot of points with his family.
(B) He didn’t get upset about losing the game.
(C) He got angry when he lost with his family.
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) How to Be a Video Game Champion
(B) Buying a New Console for My Bedroom
(C) Teaching My Parents to Play Video Games
ANSWER KEY
1 B 2 C 3 A 4 B 5 C
Reading 3
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The Saturday Library Trip
My name is Lucas, and I am thirteen years old. Every Saturday morning, I wake up early and take the bus to the city library. This is a very important trip because I have a special job. I borrow books for my whole family to read during the week.
When I arrive at the library, I always look for my parents’ books first. My dad is a history teacher, so he loves reading about the past. I usually find him a long book about old kings or famous battles. My mom is different. She enjoys spending time in the kitchen, so I get her books with new recipes to try.
Next, I go to the children’s section for my little sister, Mia. She is seven and absolutely loves animals. I always choose stories with funny dogs or clever cats for her. Finally, I pick something for myself. I am not a fan of long stories, so I usually borrow colourful comic books about space adventures.
By noon, my backpack is completely full and very heavy! I catch the bus back home. When I walk through the front door, my family is always waiting for me. We sit in the living room and look at all the new books together. It is definitely the best part of my weekend.
1 Why does Lucas go to the library every Saturday?
(A) He gets reading material for the people he lives with.
(B) He has a special job working at the city library.
(C) He wants to catch the bus early during the week.
2 What kind of books does Lucas choose for his mother?
(A) long books about old kings and the past
(B) books that explain how to cook food
(C) books written by a history teacher
3 What does Lucas like to read?
(A) long stories about space adventures
(B) stories about funny dogs and clever cats
(C) short picture stories about space
4 How does Lucas feel when he arrives home?
(A) tired because his backpack is completely full
(B) pleased to sit and share the books with his relatives
(C) surprised that his family is waiting at the front door
5 What is the best title for the article?
(A) A special weekend routine for my family
(B) My dad’s favourite history books
(C) How to travel by bus in the city
ANSWER KEY
1 A 2 B 3 C 4 B 5 A