A2 Reading Part 1

Reading Comprehension - English Language

Questions 1-6

For each question, choose the correct answer.
 

1

John,

You know I said that football practice will be on Wednesday … Well, it isn’t – it’s on Thursday. Sorry! See you there. Cheers, Adam

Why has Adam written this message?

  to ask if John wants to play football

B   to tell John that Adam can’t play football

C   to let John know about a change of plan

2

SCHOOL FESTIVAL OF BOOKS

Meet Ralph Sparks.

Hear how he got ideas for his books, including History of Exploring the New World.

Thurs 9 a.m. Room D31.

Pupils can

  buy books.

B   read about explorers.

C   come and listen to a writer.

3

Science Museum trip next Friday

Tickets are available for $4 (for coach transport to the museum, and for museum entry).

If you’re interested, see Mr Goss.

  You can now buy tickets for the museum trip.

B   Tell Mr Goss how you want to travel to the museum.

C   Mr Goss will tell you if you need a ticket to the museum.

4

From:    Lizzie

To:         Jenny

Jenny,

I think I left my scarf in your flat after the party. Have you seen it? Otherwise I’ll buy another one.

Lizzie

Why has Lizzie written this?

  to invite Jenny to a party

B   to tell Jenny about a shopping trip

C   to ask about something that she’s lost

5

Hi Dave,
I broke my tennis racket. Can I use yours? I’ll give it back in maths tomorrow. By the way, wasn’t the homework difficult?
Mike

Mike wants to

  play tennis with Dave.

B   borrow something from Dave.

C   get help from Dave with the homework.

6

Mr Gregson is away today.

Class 3, at 9 a.m., please go and join Class 4 in Room 7C for geography. Mr Gergson will be back tomorrow.

  There isn’t a geography lesson tomorrow.

B   Class 4’s lesson is happening at a different time today.

C   There will be more people in Room 7C than usual today.

 

Adjective suffixes

Vocabulary - English Language

🌟 Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Adjective
(Use -ed or -ing)

  1. The movie was really __________ (bore). I almost fell asleep.
  2. She felt __________ (disappoint) after she failed the exam.
  3. That was a very __________ (confuse) question.
  4. I’m so __________ (excite) about our trip to Japan!
  5. The lecture was __________ (interest), and everyone listened carefully.
  6. He looks __________ (tire) after working all night.
  7. The story was __________ (amaze); I didn’t expect that ending!
  8. I felt __________ (frustrate) when my phone stopped working.

💡 Exercise 2: Complete the Sentences with -ful or -less

  1. Be __________ (care) when you cross the road.
  2. She’s so __________ (hope); she never gives up!
  3. Don’t be __________ (fear); everything will be fine.
  4. That was a very __________ (use) idea — thank you!
  5. This pen is __________ (use); it doesn’t even write.
  6. He is always __________ (help); he loves to assist others.
  7. The child looked __________ (care); he didn’t notice the danger.
  8. She gave me a __________ (meaning) gift — I’ll always remember it.

✍️ Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Adjective

(bored – boring – helpful – careless – excited – tiring – hopeful – useless)

  1. The teacher was very __________ and explained everything clearly.
  2. I felt __________ after running for two hours.
  3. Don’t be __________; pay attention to what you’re doing!
  4. This tool is completely __________ — it doesn’t work at all.
  5. The kids were __________ when they saw the fireworks.
  6. That was the most __________ class I’ve ever had.
  7. He’s still __________ about finding a new job soon.
  8. I was so __________ that I started scrolling my phone during the movie.

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