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WorksheetsA2 Reading Practice
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 58mins
Sorry, our card machine isn’t working.
Cash only today. We hope it will be repaired by tomorrow morning.
Cash machine 2 minute’s walk, opposite the chemist.
You can’t pay by card here today.
You can’t get cash from this machine.
You won’t be able to pay by card here tomorrow.
Hi Hannah
Thanks for getting a concert ticket for me. Now Ellie wants to come too. Can you book an extra ticket for her and I’ll pay you back when I see you?
John
John wants Hannah to give him money for Ellie’s ticket.
John wants Hannah to some tickets for him and Ellie.
John wants Hannah to get one more ticket.
Fridge for sale
Selling because I am moving to smaller house – Need smaller one!
Cost £300 new. Selling for just £50.
Must go before this Saturday!
Call Simon 05774-882383
Simon wants to buy a larger fridge.
Simon is selling the fridge at half price.
The fridge won’t be available in a week’s time.
Sorry
Because one of our guides is sick we can’t offer museum tours every hour today.
They will run every two hours.
Next tour at 2pm
The tour after the 2pm will be at 4pm.
There won’t be any guided tours of the museum today.
Today, there will be two tours of the museum every hour.
Holiday House to rent
Sleeps 7 people, Three bedrooms, free WIFI, Parking for 1 car, Garden with barbecue, picnic table and sea view
Available any month except July and October.
You can book to stay in this house all year round.
You can cook and eat meals outdoors there.
You need to pay extra to use the Internet if you stay here.
Jim,
I’ve just come back from the supermarket and I forgot to get butter! Could you go to the little grocery store on your way home from work and pick some up? Thanks!
Jess
Why did Jess write this message?
To tell Jim not to forget to buy butter from the supermarket.
To let Jim know that he doesn’t have to buy any groceries.
To ask Jim to buy something when he finishes work.
Read the three texts about sports experiences. For each question, choose the correct answer.
Capital Park
Because it is on a hill, this big park has the best views of the capital. Unfortunately, there are no train stations near here and buses do not come here often, and it takes almost an hour to walk here from the city centre. It’s a popular place to come at weekends, when many local people come to play baseball, basketball and soccer. But on weekdays, there are very few people here. There’s a small café which sells cheap fast food but it isn’t always open.
Cross Park
Not many people know about this little park, but it is one of the loveliest places in the city and it’s just a two minute walk from an underground station. There are lots of flowers which are attractive to bees and birds. There are many different types of tree here too, so in the spring, when they are in flower, and in the autumn, when the leaves turn red, it is very beautiful. There are plans to build a snack stall in the park soon, but for now, the nearest place to buy food is the grocery store two streets away.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Queen Elizabeth Park is the largest park in the city. Buses and trams go there from all parts of the city so it’s popular with both tourists and the people who live here. As a result, it’s busy every day of the week. There are lots of things to here, especially for families, such as golf, playgrounds and bicycles for hire. However, sports players no longer come here because a zoo was built on the football and cricket fields two years ago. There are lots of different restaurants to choose from, and in the summer, concerts often take place on the outdoor stage.
Which park is visited by the most people?
Capital Park
Cross Park
Queen Elizabeth Park
Where can you see shows in the evenings?
Capital Park
Cross Park
Queen Elizabeth Park
Which park is best for team sports?
Capital Park
Cross Park
Queen Elizabeth Park
Which park is best for nature lovers?
Capital Park
Cross Park
Queen Elizabeth Park
Which park is busy on Sundays and quiet on Wednesdays?
Capital Park
Cross Park
Queen Elizabeth Park
In which park can’t you buy food?
Capital Park
Cross Park
Queen Elizabeth Park
Which park is hardest to get to by public transport?
Capital Park
Cross Park
Queen Elizabeth Park
Read the Instant Messaging Conversation. Are the sentences ‘Right’ or ‘Wrong’? If there is not enough information to answer ‘Right’ or ‘Wrong’, choose ‘Doesn’t say’.
Tiffany writes:
Saturday 7th April - 10.43 am
Are you free this afternoon? Do you want to go out?
Jack writes:
Saturday 7th April - 10.45 am
I just have to finish my homework, but I think I can finish it this morning. What do you want to do?
Tiffany writes:
Saturday 7th April - 10.48 am
Let’s go into town. We can go shopping and then get a coffee. We can go to the new cafe near the library. The cakes look great there.
Jack writes:
Saturday 7th April - 10.50 am
You know I hate shopping. Why don’t we go to the park? Kev and Rob will be there skateboarding. We can meet up with them.
Tiffany writes:
Saturday 7th April - 10.52 am
I don’t want to spend my Saturday afternoon watching boys skateboarding! That’s so boring! But we can go to the park for a game of tennis if you like.
Jack writes:
Saturday 7th April - 10.55 am
I’m not really in the mood for tennis. I don’t want to do anything too active. I want to just relax. You could come to my house, and we could watch a movie. We’ve got lots of good food.
Tiffany writes:
Saturday 7th April - 10.56 am
I could watch a film on my own. Why don’t I bring some board games round? That’ll be a bit more fun.
Jack writes:
Saturday 7th April - 10.57 am
Okay, that sounds alright, but my little brother will probably want to play too. Is that okay with you?
Tiffany writes:
Saturday 7th April - 10.58 am
Sure. Shall I invite anyone else? I think Sophie is free this afternoon.
Jack writes:
Saturday 7th April - 11.00 am
Okay, you can invite her, but no-one else. I don’t want too many people round.
Tiffany writes:
Saturday 7th April - 11.01 am
Fine. I’ll come round after lunch. Is one o’clock okay?
Jack writes:
Saturday 7th April - 11.02 am
Make it half past. I have to write a few emails first. See you l8r.
What is Jack doing this morning.
his homework
meeting friends
going to town
What does Jack want to do at the park?
play tennis
have a coffee
watch skateboarding
They decide to play board games ...
at the new cafe
at Jack's house
at Tiffany's office
They will meet up at ...
12.30
1pm
1,30
Which sentence is correct?
Sophie may play board games this afternoon.
Tiffany is keener to play tennis than Jack.
The new café is in the library.
Read the article about Jim Kendrick’s commute*. Click on the gaps, then choose the best word to fill the spaces.
*commute = a journey to and from work
Every day, Jim Kendrick leaves home at five o’clock in the morning and drives to work. That’s not unusual. _______ of people get up early to drive to work.
Lots
Many
Much
But Jim Kendrick’s work is 320 kilometres away from his home. It _____ him three and a half hours to get from his home in San Antonio, Texas to his job at the port in Houston.
gets
makes
takes
In the evening, he does the journey _____, and gets home at nine o’clock _____ the evening.
again
repeat
in
on
at
Recently, Jim won a competition – ‘America’s Longest Commute’. He won $10,000, enough to pay for his fuel for one year. Reporters asked Jim why he drives so far to work. He replied, ‘I have a lovely house in San Antonio. I ______ want to leave it.
don't
didn't
can't
And I like the drive too. It gives me energy. I’ll probably do this journey for another five or ten years. Then I’ll look for a job _____ home’.
nearly
nearer
nearest
Complete this email. Write ONE word for each space.
Dear Victoria,
I will be 16 years old in June this year. I’m (a) to have a party.
Would you like to come? My birthday is the 21st, but that’s a Monday. So the party will be the (a) weekend of the 26th.
Our neighbours have a big field behind (a) house. Last year I camped there with my friends.
We (a) a great time. I hope we can do it again on my birthday weekend.
(a) you have a tent?
(a) you don’t, you can stay in mine.
It’s big (a) for 4 people.
Hope you can come!
Love,
Sam
