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Reading Comprehension – Test 4

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This A2 reading comprehension test has three original texts: a swimming pool notice, a short article about a community fridge, and a story about a new student's first day. The 20 multiple-choice questions check understanding of main ideas, details, simple inference and words in context. It suits learners at elementary level and teachers who need a ready-made, printable reading test.

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20
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30 min
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Part 1: A notice

Read the notice from a swimming pool. Then answer questions 1-7.

CITY SWIMMING POOL – SUMMER CHANGES

From 1 June to 31 August, the City Swimming Pool will have new opening times.

Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The small pool for children under 6 will be closed on Mondays for cleaning.

Swimming lessons

We have lessons for children (6–12) every Tuesday and Thursday at 4 p.m., and lessons for adults on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes. Please sign up at the front desk. You cannot sign up by phone.

Prices

Adults: £4.50

Children (under 16): £2.50

Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children): £12

Please remember:

- Everyone must have a shower before swimming.

- Children under 8 must swim with an adult.

- Do not run near the pool. The floor can be wet and slippery.

- Lockers need a £1 coin. You get your coin back at the end.

Questions? Ask our friendly staff at reception.

  1. Why did the swimming pool write this notice?

  2. It is Saturday. Aliya wants to go swimming at 7 p.m. What is the problem?

  3. Marco is 35 and wants to take a swimming lesson. When can he go?

  4. Mr and Mrs Chen go swimming with their two children, aged 10 and 14. What is the cheapest way to pay?

  5. Ruby is 5 years old. Which sentence is true?

  6. "The floor can be wet and slippery." Here, "slippery" means:

  7. What happens to the £1 coin you put in a locker?

Part 2: An article

Read the article about a special fridge. Then answer questions 8-14.

A Fridge for Everyone

In the small town of Westbrook, there is a big white fridge outside the community centre. It is not a normal fridge. Anyone can put food in it, and anyone can take food out. It is free!

The idea came from Grace Okafor, a 28-year-old nurse. "I saw that shops and families often throw away good food," she says. "At the same time, some people in our town don't have enough to eat. I wanted to help with both problems."

The fridge opened two years ago. Now about forty people use it every day. Local bakeries bring bread in the evening, and families bring fruit and vegetables from their gardens. There are some rules: you cannot leave meat or fish, and all food must have a date on it.

A group of volunteers checks the fridge three times a day and cleans it every morning. "People are very kind," says Grace. "Sometimes they leave little notes with the food, like 'Enjoy your lunch!' It makes me smile."

  1. What is the best title for the article?

  2. Why did Grace start the fridge?

  3. What is Grace's job?

  4. Which of these can people NOT leave in the fridge?

  5. What do the volunteers do every morning?

  6. "Local bakeries bring bread in the evening." Here, "local" means:

  7. How does Grace feel about the people who use the fridge?

Part 3: A story

Read the story about a boy's first day at a new school. Then answer questions 15-20.

Felix's First Day

On Monday morning, Felix walked into his new school for the first time. His family moved to the city last week, and he didn't know anyone. The building was very big.

After the first lesson, Felix looked at his timetable. His next lesson was Art in Room 24, but he couldn't find it. He went up the stairs and down again. The corridors were empty now. Everyone was in class, and Felix was late.

Then a girl with a pile of books came round the corner. "Are you lost?" she asked. "I'm Sofia. I'm in Art too. I was at the library, so I'm late as well!"

They found Room 24 together. It was behind the music room, at the end of a small corridor. The teacher, Mr Adeyemi, just smiled. "Room 24 is our school's best secret," he said.

At lunch, Sofia waved at Felix. "Come and sit with us!" she called. Felix smiled. Maybe this school wasn't so bad after all.

  1. Which sentence best describes the story?

  2. Why didn't Felix know anyone at the school?

  3. Why was Sofia late for Art?

  4. Where was Room 24?

  5. Mr Adeyemi says, "Room 24 is our school's best secret." What does he mean?

  6. What does the end of the story show?

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About this test

This A2 reading comprehension test has three original texts: a swimming pool notice, a short article about a community fridge, and a story about a new student's first day. The 20 multiple-choice questions check understanding of main ideas, details, simple inference and words in context. It suits learners at elementary level and teachers who need a ready-made, printable reading test.

Topics covered

Reading comprehensionNotices and signsShort articlesShort storiesVocabulary in contextInference

How to use this test

  1. Download the PDF and print it, or take the test online below.
  2. Answer every question without a dictionary or time pressure.
  3. Check your answers and note the topics you need to review.

Notes for teachers

Use this test for practice or assessment after units on everyday information, community life or school. The questions target common A2 problems: missing key details in timetables and prices, misreading NOT questions, and taking expressions too literally (for example 'best secret'). As a follow-up, ask students to write their own short notice for a local place or to retell the story from Sofia's point of view.