Reading Comprehension | A1-A2

Reading Comprehension

A Memorable Holiday by the Sea

Multiple Choice

How long did it take to walk to the beach from the hotel?

• Two minutes

• Three minutes

• Five minutes

• Ten minutes

• Fiveteen minutes

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of sparkled in this sentence?
(...the blue water sparkled in the sunlight.)

• Dried

• Shined

• Burned

• Changed

• Froze

Multiple Choice

How did the family feel during the holiday?

• Lonely

• Nervous

• Frustrated

• Happy

• Tired

Multiple Choice

What did the family build on the beach?

• A house

• A sandcastle

• A big fire

• A tower

• A boat

Multiple Choice

What did the narrator enjoy smelling each morning?

• Cooking food

• Fresh bread

• Fresh coffee

• Fresh sea air

• Flowers

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of incredible in this context?
(The view was incredible, with tall cliffs...)

• Beautiful

• Scary

• Amazing

• Common

• Dangerous

Multiple Choice

What did the family do after breakfast?

• Went shopping

• Stayed in the hotel

• Explored a nearby island

• Played board games

• Went to the beach

Multiple Choice

What activity did the family try one afternoon?

• Surfing

• Renting a small boat

• Riding bicycles

• Fishing

• Snorkeling

Multiple Choice

Where did the family go on holiday?

• A mountain resort

• A seaside town

• A big city

• A forest cabin

• A countryside farm

Multiple Choice

The word crashing in this sentence means...?
(I woke up to the sound of the waves crashing softly...)

• Falling

• Flying

• Moving

• Hitting

• Swimming

Multiple Choice

What was the sand like at the beach?

• Rocky and rough

• Cold and wet

• Soft and warm

• Dry and dusty

• Hot and hard

Multiple Choice

What was the hotel like?

• Large and luxurious

• Noisy and crowded

• Modern and spacious

• Small and cozy

• Large and cold

Multiple Choice

What did the family do with the seashells they collected?

• Took them home as souvenirs

• Sold them

• Threw them back into the sea

• Gave them to other tourists

• Decorated the sandcastle with them

Multiple Choice

What does breeze refer to in this context?
(...just listening to the waves and enjoying the cool breeze.)

• Water

• Rain

• Wind

• Sand

• Clouds

Multiple Choice

What was the sea water like when the family went swimming?

• Warm and salty

• Dirty and muddy

• Cool and refreshing

• Freezing cold

• Very deep

Multiple Choice

What did the family do in the evenings?

• Went to a restaurant

• Watched TV

• Went for a walk

• Looked at the stars

• Went to sleep early

Multiple Choice

The word soft in this sentence means...?
(The sand was soft and warm under our feet.)

• Dried

• Hard

• Gentle

• Changed

• Froze

Multiple Choice

What did the narrator describe the evening sky as?

• Dark and scary

• Bright and colorful

• Clear with no stars

• Full of clouds

• Calm and peaceful

Multiple Choice

What type of food did the family try?

• Burgers and fries

• Pizza and pasta

• Fresh fish dishes and tropical fruits

• Hot dogs

• Ice cream and chocolate

Multiple Choice

What did the family do before they left the beach?

• Took a family photo

• Bought souvenirs

• Went for one last swim

• Built another sandcastle

• Cleaned up the beach

Healthy Lifestyle

Multiple Choice

What does lifestyle mean in this context?
(Living a healthy lifestyle is important because it helps us feel good...)

• A time of day

• A kind of exercise

• The way someone lives

• A family tradition

• A medical treatment

Multiple Choice

Why is living a healthy lifestyle important?

• It makes us rich.

• It helps us feel good

• It makes us sleep less.

• It helps us learn faster.

• It keeps us busy.

Multiple Choice

What type of food gives us vitamins?

• Meat and rice

• Milk and cheese

• Fruits and vegetables

• Fish and eggs

• Bread and pasta

Multiple Choice

What do whole grains like rice and bread give us?

• Vitamins

• Protein

• Fat

• Calcium

• Energy

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to drink water?

• It helps us stay quiet.

• It improves our memory.

• It helps us sleep better.

• It keeps our body hydrated.

• It gives us vitamins.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an example of exercise?

• Sleeping

• Watching TV

• Walking in the park

• Reading a book

• Drinking water

Multiple Choice

What should we do to take care of our minds?

• Do nothing

• Spend time with family

• Play video games all night

• Never talk to anyone

• Work all day and night

Multiple Choice

The word illness in this context means...?
(It also helps us fight illness and feel better each day.)

• A state of good health

• A type of exercise

• Being sick

• Eating unhealthy food

• A type of medicine

Multiple Choice

What is a healthy lifestyle all about?

• Working hard every day

• Ignoring friends and family

• Play video games all night

• Eating well, exercising, and resting

• Watching TV

Multiple Choice

What does balance mean in this context?
(A healthy lifestyle is all about balance – eating well, exercising, resting...)

• A healthy choice

• A kind of exercise

• A happy feeling

• Doing many things equally

• A daily routine

Good Times and Bad Times

Multiple Choice

What did Umar and his friend do after the argument?

• They started a fight.

• Umar ignored his friend.

• They stopped talking forever.

• Umar apologized first.

• His friend apologized first.

Multiple Choice

What does experienced mean in this sentence?
(Life is full of good times and bad times, and Umar has experienced both.)

• Written about

• Gone through

• Imagined

• Talked about

• Remembered

Multiple Choice

What does Umar understand about life?

• Life is always happy.

• Bad times are not important.

• Life is full of arguments.

• Challenges don’t last forever.

• Sad moments are better than happy ones.

Multiple Choice

The word ordinary in this sentence means...?
(...that joy can come from simple, ordinary moments spent with family.)

• Special

• Surprising

• Common

• Relaxing

• Expensive

Multiple Choice

The word challenges in this sentence refers to...?
(Umar now understands that challenges don’t last forever...)

• Good memories

• Difficulties

• New ideas

• Simple tasks

• Good memories

Multiple Choice

What does argument mean in this context?
(He still remembers feeling very upset when he had an argument with his best friend.)

• Good memories

• A funny story

• A long conversation

• A disagreement

• Good memories

Multiple Choice

The word realized in this sentence refers to...?
(He realized that good times don’t need to be expensive or fancy...)

• Remembered

• Understood

• Forgot

• Dreamed

• Wanted

Multiple Choice

What does upset mean here?
(He still remembers feeling very upset when he had an argument with his best friend.)

• Energetic

• Confused

• Excited or happy

• Angry or sad

• Scared

Multiple Choice

What kind of moments does Umar believe bring joy?

• Expensive and fancy moments

• Big parties with lots of people

• Simple moments with love

• Playing video games all day

• Spending time alone

Open Ended

What is the main message of the text?

ELEPHANT
WHAT MAKES ELEPHANTS SO SPECIAL ?

Multiple Choice

How do elephants communicate?

• By writing messages in the dirt

• Through body language and sounds

• By touching each other with their tusks

• By making loud noises at each other

• Through a series of jumps

Multiple Choice

The word thick in this sentence means...?
(Their thick gray skin protects them, but they still need mud and water to stay cool under the hot sun.) p.1

• Smooth

• Weak

• Soft

• Dense

• Thin

Multiple Choice

How are African elephants different from Asian elephants?

• African elephants are smaller in size

• African elephants are better swimmers

• Asian elephants have smaller, rounder ears

• Asian elephants have larger trunks

• African elephants are better at communicating

Multiple Choice

What does preserve mean in this sentence?
(By protecting elephants, we also help preserve the balance of nature...) p.5

• Ignore

• Control

• Save

• Ruin

• Share

Multiple Choice

Why do elephants use mud and water?

• To hide from predators

• To communicate with each other

• To protect themselves from insects

• To cool down their bodies in hot weather

• To clean their skin

Multiple Choice

What can elephants do with their trunks?

• Play games with each other

• Blow wind to cool down their bodies

• Use it to communicate with other animals

• Only pick up heavy objects

• Grab food, drink, and express emotions

Multiple Choice

The word guides in this context means...?
(She guides the herd to food and water and teaches the younger elephants how to survive.)

• Teaches them how to play

• Stops or prevents

• Leads the way

• Fights with

• Teaches them how to swim

Multiple Choice

How do elephants help each other in the herd?

• They teach each other how to swim

• They fight with other animals to protect each other

• They play games to stay healthy

• They comfort sick or weak elephants

• They find food for the whole herd

Multiple Choice

What does comfort mean in this context?
(Elephants use their trunks to greet each other and to care for one another, like when they comfort a baby or help a sick friend.) p.2

• Scare

• Hurt

• Calm

• Ignore

• Surprise

Multiple Choice

What does far apart mean in the context?
(This helps them stay connected, even when they are far apart.)

• Close together

• Away

• Feeling lonely

• Fighting

• Running fast

Multiple Choice

Why are elephants endangered?

• They are hunted for their tusks

• They are losing their food sources

• They are getting too old to live in the wild

• They don’t have enough babies to grow in number

• They are not able to find water

Multiple Choice

What does warning mean in this sentence?
(These rumbles can travel long distances to warn other herds of danger or to call for help.)

• To play

• To give a signal

• To share food

• To ignore a problem

• To teach

Multiple Choice

What can we do to help protect elephants?

• Take them to colder areas

• Teach them to live in zoos

• Stop illegal hunting

• Build larger homes for them

• Destroy their habitat

Multiple Choice

What does ensure mean in this context?
(...and ensure that future generations can enjoy these amazing animals.)

• To change

• To block

• To hide

• To make sure

• To forget

Open Ended

What does multi-tool mean in the sentence?
(An elephant’s trunk is like a multi-tool—it helps them pick up food, drink water, and even show emotions.) p.2

CATS
INDEPENDENT SPIRITS AND LOYAL FRIENDS

Multiple Choice

What does companionship mean here?
(For thousands of years, cats have lived with humans, bringing happiness and companionship into their lives.) p.1

• Independence

• Friendship

• Humor

• Problems

• Danger

Multiple Choice

Why are cats easy to care for?

• They do not need any food or water

• They can clean themselves without help

• They do not need attention at all

• They are always asleep

• They clean their owners' homes for them

Multiple Choice

What does unique mean in this sentence?
(...and are loved for their charm, loyalty, and unique behaviors.) p.1

• Funny

• Common

• Special

• Strange

• Harmful

Multiple Choice

What do cats love to do in small spaces like apartments?

• Stay outside most of the time

• Hunt wild animals

• Sleep all day without moving

• Play with string and explore

• Sit quietly in a corner without any activity

Multiple Choice

How can cats teach children responsibility?

• By training children to clean the house

• By protecting children from danger

• By requiring children to take care of them

• By keeping children entertained all day

• By spending time outside with children

Multiple Choice

What does groom mean in this context?
(Cats groom themselves, keeping their fur clean and shiny without much help from their owners.) p.2

• Play

• Clean

• Run

• Climb

• Sleep

Multiple Choice

Why are cats' movements described as graceful?

• They stay in one spot without moving

• They jump, land softly, and climb easily

• They use their tails for balance

• They run very fast all the time

• They walk slowly everywhere

Multiple Choice

What does natural abilities mean in this sentence?
(Cats also have many amazing natural abilities that make them special and fascinating.) p.3

• Problems

• Intelligence

• Habits

• Skills

• Weakness

Multiple Choice

Why are cats good pets for people with different lifestyles?

• They are friendly to all animals

• They eat very little food

• They like to sleep outside most of the time

• They are independent but enjoy time with their owners

• They don’t need their owners to care for them

Multiple Choice

How do cats keep their fur clean?

• By playing in water to wash their fur

• By rolling in the dirt to clean their fur

• By licking and grooming their fur on their own

• By asking their owners to brush their fur every day

• By sleeping in clean places only

SKYDIVING
INDEPENDENT SPIRITS AND LOYAL FRIENDS

Multiple Choice

The landing during skydiving is usually very hard and dangerous.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

How do first-time skydivers usually feel before jumping?

• Energetic and fearless

• Tired and bored

• Confident and calm

• Nervous but excited

• Hopeless and scared

Multiple Choice

What does perspective mean here?
(Skydiving gives you the chance to experience the world from a different perspective.)

• A detailed explanation

• A new place to visit

• A type of adventure

• A different view or angle

• A feeling of excitement

Multiple Choice

What does descent mean in this context?
(This slows you down and allows you to float gently toward the ground during the descent.)

• A soft and safe landing

• A slow and steady climb

• The act of moving downward

• The moment of jumping

• The start of a new adventure

Multiple Choice

What is one reason why skydivers feel confident before jumping?

• They are used to jumping daily

• They practice jumping without parachutes first

• Their parachutes are checked carefully before every jump

• They learn how to jump without training

• They wear heavy equipment to protect them

Multiple Choice

Why is training important before skydiving?

• To practice jumping without equipment

• It prepares them to handle unexpected situations

• To teach you how to control the airplane

• It eliminates all risks of skydiving

• It helps them learn how to enjoy the view

Multiple Choice

What does thrilling mean in this context?
(Skydiving is a thrilling and exciting sport that many dream of trying.) p.1

• Boring and repetitive

• Relaxing and soothing

• Safe and ordinary

• Slow and uninteresting

• Exciting and adventurous

Multiple Choice

What happens after pulling the cord of the parachute?

• Skydivers stop moving completely

• The freefall speeds up

• Skydivers land immediately

• The parachute slows the fall

• Skydivers return to the airplane

Open Ended

What is the purpose of the parachute?

Open Ended

How can skydiving help people face their fears?