A2 Reading
Part 1 – Reading Comprehension (Score: 20 / 1 mark Each)
Part 2 – Grammar (20 Marks – 1 Mark for Each)
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Part 1 – Reading Comprehension (20 Marks – 1 Mark for Each)
Section 1 – Read the following text then answer the questions below.
John and his family went to the zoo last holiday. John was very happy because he liked discovering animals and had some pets, such as a rabbit, a turtle, and a hamster. The family went early in the morning to avoid the heavy crowds. As they entered the gate, there was a pond with swans swimming. They were so gentle and peaceful. John read the fact file and learned that swans live in temperate climates. He liked the swan's white color. Then John saw the lions. He took some pictures while the lions slept under a tree. John read some useful information about the lions' original habitat. He was a bit scared of them, especially when they roared. Next, they visited the elephants. They were huge but kind. It made John giggle that a baby elephant was playing with a ball. However, he felt sad that these gentle creatures are endangered because of overhunting. Selfish hunters killed large numbers of them to sell their ivory. After spending some time observing the elephants, they visited the monkeys. The monkeys were a bit noisy and playful. Lastly, they visited the pandas, John’s favorite animals. Pandas were very quiet, cute, and fluffy. John knew a lot about them because he used to read about pandas. Before going back home, John and his family bought some souvenirs. John took some pictures of sea animals. Unfortunately, John did not have the chance to learn more about them as the aquarium was closed for repairs.
1. Why was John happy to go to the zoo?
2. What pets did John have at home?
3. Why did John's family go to the zoo early in the morning?
4. What did John learn about swans from the fact file?
5. How did John feel about the lions?
6. Why did John giggle when he saw the elephants?
7. What made John sad about the elephants?
8. What was John’s favorite animal at the zoo?
9. Why didn’t John learn more about the sea animals?
10. What did John and his family do before going back home?
Section 2 – Read the following text then answer the questions below.
In today's world, people spend a lot of time at work or studying. They do not have much time for sports or exercise. Regular exercise helps build stronger bones and strengthens the muscles. Additionally, doctors also advise regular exercise to lose weight. Therefore, exercise is very important for a healthy life. To begin with, physical exercises such as walking, running, and swimming strengthen the heart muscles. Other exercises like stretching and yoga help increase the range of motion and reduce the risk of injury. In addition, exercise is good for mental health. Work, study, and many other factors lead to a stressful life. Regular exercise helps reduce stress, improve mood, enhance general mental health, and lift one's spirits. Lastly, it raises energy levels and improves the quality of sleep.
Finally, it is advised to maintain both physical and mental health by engaging in a variety of exercises each day. There is no need to do the exercises every day, but you can alternate them.
1. Why do people nowadays have less time for regular exercise and sports?
2. Which of the following workouts is recommended to strengthen the heart muscles?
3. What is one advantage of regular exercise for mental health that the text mentions?
4. How does exercise affect a person’s energy?
5. What is the recommended method for exercise every day?
6. Regular exercise helps build stronger bones and strengthens the muscles.
7. Doctors advise against exercising to lose weight.
8. Stretching and yoga are mentioned as exercises that help increase the range of motion.
9. Exercise has no impact on mental health.
10. It is necessary to do all types of exercises every single day.
1. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb: He ______ a newspaper right now.
2. Complete the sentence with the correct article: I have a cat. ______ cat is very cute
3. Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The cellphone is ______ my pocket.
4. Complete the sentence with the correct pronoun: Lisa bought a new house. ______ is a big one with two floors.
5. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the adjective: This math problem is ______ than the one that I solved yesterday.
6. Complete the sentence with the correct question word: ______ did you wake up yesterday? I woke up at 8 a.m.
7. Complete the sentence with the correct conjunction: I can go to the park with you, ______ I have to finish my homework first.
8. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the noun: I have three ______ in my wallet.
9. Complete the sentence with the correct possessive form: Is that ______ chair?
10. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb to be: The geese ______ eating their food.
11. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb: They ______ lunch at 4 p.m. every day
12. Complete the sentence with the correct question word: ______ are you so angry?
13. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the adjective: This is the ______ story I have ever heard.
14. Complete the sentence with the correct verb tense: She ______ three hours for the English exam yesterday.
15. Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: My birthday is ______ April, 10.
16. Complete the sentence with the correct conjunction: You can read a story ______ you can watch TV.
17. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the noun: There are many ______ in the prairie.
18. Complete the sentence with the correct possessive form: Teacher Susan praised ______ student because she got a full mark in the exam.
19. Complete the sentence with the correct verb form: The new student is ______. He is from Japan
20. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb to be: Excuse me, ______ is this sweater?
