My day (A1)

First, I wake up. Then, I get dressed. I walk to school. I do not ride a bike. I do not ride the bus. I like to
go to school. It rains. I do not like rain. I eat lunch. I eat a sandwich and an apple.

I play outside. I like to play. I read a book. I like to read books. I walk home. I do not like walking home.
My mother cooks soup for dinner. The soup is hot. Then, I go to bed. I do not like to go bed.

Did you understand the text?

1) What happens first? 2) What do I like?

a) Wake up a) Rain
b) Get dressed b) Going to bed
c) Eat lunch c) Walking home
d) Walk to school d) Books

3) How do I go to school? 4) What do I eat for dinner?

a) I ride a bike. a) Soup
b) I ride the bus. b) Sandwich
c) I walk. c) Apple
d) I drive a car. d) Pie

5) What do I not like?

a) Playing
b) Soup
c) Going to school
d) Going to bed

Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/my-day/
Solution: 1) a 2) d 3) c 4) a 5) d
My name is John (A1)
Hi! Nice to meet you! My name is John Smith. I am 19 and a student in college. I go to college in New
York. My favorite courses are Geometry, French, and History. English is my hardest course. My
professors are very friendly and smart. It's my second year in college now. I love it!

I live in a big house on Ivy Street. It's near the college campus. I share the house with three other
students. Their names are Bill, Tony, and Paul. We help each other with homework. On the weekend,
we play football together.

I have a younger brother. He just started high school. He is 14 and lives with my parents. They live on
Mulberry Street in Boston. Sometimes they visit me in New York. I am happy when they visit. My Mom
always brings me sweets and candy when they come. I really miss them, too!

Did you understand the text?

1) Where does John Smith go to college? 2) What is John Smith's hardest course?
a) Berlin a) French
b) Paris b) English
c) New York c) Math
d) Boston d) Art

3) Who shares a house with John Smith? 4) How old is John Smith's younger brother?
a) Bill, John, and Tom a) seven
b) Frank, Tony, and Mike b) eleven
c) Anna, Margaret, and Tanya c) thirteen
d) Bill, Tony, and Paul d) fourteen

5) What does John Smith's Mom bring him

when they visit?
a) Candy and ice cream
b) Sweets and candy
c) Fruits and vegetables
d) Flowers and coffee

Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/john/
Solution: 1) c 2) b 3) d 4) d 5) b
My Wonderful Family (A1)
I live in a house near the mountains. I have two brothers and one sister, and I was born last. My father
teaches mathematics, and my mother is a nurse at a big hospital. My brothers are very smart and
work hard in school. My sister is a nervous girl, but she is very kind. My grandmother also lives with us.
She came from Italy when I was two years old. She has grown old, but she is still very strong. She
cooks the best food!

My family is very important to me. We do lots of things together. My brothers and I like to go on long
walks in the mountains. My sister likes to cook with my grandmother. On the weekends we all play
board games together. We laugh and always have a good time. I love my family very much.

Did you understand the text?

1) My mother is a... 2) My house is near the...

a) Doctor a) City
b) Nurse b) Monastery
c) Writer c) Mountains
d) Waitress d) Italy

3) How old was I when my grandmother 4) On the weekends, we...

came? a) Play board games together
a) Three years old b) Go to a movie
b) Just born c) Clean the house
c) Ten years old d) Cook pasta
d) Two years old

5) My sister is kind, but also...

a) Mean
b) Quiet
c) Nervous
d) Strong

Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/wonderful-family/
Solution: 1) b 2) c 3) d 4) a 5) c
Our Vacation (A1)
Every year we go to Florida. We like to go to the beach.

My favorite beach is called Emerson Beach. It is very long, with soft sand and palm trees. It is very
beautiful. I like to make sandcastles and watch the sailboats go by. Sometimes there are dolphins and
whales in the water!

Every morning we look for shells in the sand. I found fifteen big shells last year. I put them in a special
place in my room. This year I want to learn to surf. It is hard to surf, but so much fun! My sister is a
good surfer. She says that she can teach me. I hope I can do it!

Did you understand the text?

1) My favorite beach is... 2) What animals do I see in the water?

a) Surf Beach a) Sharks
b) Emerson Beach b) Starfish
c) Palm Beach c) Dolphins
d) Long Beach d) Dogs

3) How many shells did I find last year? 4) What do I want to learn this year?
a) Twelve a) Surfing
b) Five b) Swimming
c) Fifty c) Sailing
d) Fifteen d) How to find shells

5) Where did I put my shells last year?

a) In a box
b) In the garage
c) In my room
d) In Florida

Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/vacation/
Solution: 1) b 2) c 3) d 4) a 5) c
Preparing food (A1)
Jack was hungry. He walked to the kitchen. He got out some eggs. He took out some oil. He placed a
skillet on the stove. Next, he turned on the heat. He poured the oil into the skillet. He cracked the eggs
into a bowl. He stirred the eggs. Then, he poured them into the hot skillet. He waited while the eggs
cooked. They cooked for two minutes. He heard them cooking. They popped in the oil.

Next, Jack put the eggs on a plate. He placed the plate on the dining room table. Jack loved looking at
his eggs. They looked pretty on the white plate. He sat down in the large wooden chair. He thought
about the day ahead. He ate the eggs with a spoon. They were good.

He washed the plate with dishwashing soap. Then, he washed the pan. He got a sponge damp. Finally,
he wiped down the table. Next, Jack watched TV.

Did you understand the text?

1) What food was cooked? 2) Where did Jack eat the eggs?
a) Pork a) In front of the TV
b) Rice b) At the dining room table
c) Fish c) In the kitchen
d) Eggs d) In his room

3) How long did the eggs cook? 4) What was the chair made of?
a) 2 minutes a) Wood
b) 3 minutes b) Metal
c) 5 minutes c) Stone
d) 10 minutes d) We do not know

5) Jack cooked in a skillet. What is another

word for skillet?
a) Slow cooker
b) Pan
c) Oven
d) Microwave

Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/preparing-food/
Solution: 1) d 2) b 3) a 4) a 5) b
The House (A1)
Mr. and Mrs. Smith have one son and one daughter. The son's name is John. The daughter's name is
Sarah.

The Smiths live in a house. They have a living room. They watch TV in the living room. The father cooks
food in the kitchen. They eat in the dining room. The house has two bedrooms. They sleep in the
bedrooms. They keep their clothes in the closet. There is one bathroom. They brush their teeth in the
bathroom.

The house has a garden. John and Sarah play in the garden. They have a dog. John and Sarah like to
play with the dog.

Did you understand the text?

1) How many children do Mr. and Mrs. Smith 2) Who cooks in the kitchen?
have? a) Mother
a) One son b) Sarah
b) One daughter c) Father
c) One son and one daughter d) John
d) No children

3) Where does the family eat? 4) How many bedrooms are in the house?
a) Living room a) One
b) Kitchen b) Two
c) Bedroom c) Three
d) Dining room d) Four

5) What do John and Sarah do in the garden?

a) Play
b) Sleep
c) Cook
d) Brush their teeth

Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/house/
Solution: 1) c 2) c 3) d 4) b 5) a
A great summer vacation (A2)
I just returned from the greatest summer vacation! It was so fantastic, I never wanted it to end. I spent
eight days in Paris, France. My best friends, Henry and Steve, went with me. We had a beautiful hotel
room in the Latin Quarter, and it wasn't even expensive. We had a balcony with a wonderful view.

We visited many famous tourist places. My favorite was the Louvre, a well-known museum. I was
always interested in art, so that was a special treat for me. The museum is so huge, you could spend
weeks there. Henry got tired walking around the museum and said "Enough! I need to take a break
and rest.”

We took lots of breaks and sat in cafes along the river Seine. The French food we ate was delicious.
The wines were tasty, too. Steve's favorite part of the vacation was the hotel breakfast. He said he
would be happy if he could eat croissants like those forever. We had so much fun that we're already
talking about our next vacation!

Did you understand the text?

1) What city did they go to for their summer 2) How long was the summer vacation?
vacation? a) Eight weeks
a) Lyon b) Eight days
b) Louvre c) One week
c) Paris d) Two weeks
d) Latin

3) What did their hotel room have? 4) Who got tired walking in the Louvre
a) A balcony museum?

b) A refrigerator a) Steve
c) A view of the metro b) Harry
d) A bottle of wine c) Seine
d) Henry

5) What did Steve enjoy the most?

a) The wine and the food
b) The cafes along the river Seine
c) The Latin Quarter and the balcony
d) The hotel breakfast and the
croissants

Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/summer-vacation/
Solution: 1) c 2) b 3) a 4) d 5) d
At school (A2)
Lucas goes to school every day of the week. He has many subjects to go to each school day: English,
art, science, mathematics, gym, and history. His mother packs a big backpack full of books and lunch
for Lucas.

His first class is English, and he likes that teacher very much. His English teacher says that he is a good
pupil, which Lucas knows means that she thinks he is a good student.

His next class is art. He draws on paper with crayons and pencils and sometimes uses a ruler. Lucas
likes art. It is his favorite class.

His third class is science. This class is very hard for Lucas to figure out, but he gets to work with his
classmates a lot, which he likes to do. His friend, Kyle, works with Lucas in science class, and they have
fun.

Then Lucas gets his break for lunch. He sits with Kyle while he eats. The principal, or the headmaster
as some call him, likes to walk around and talk to students during lunch to check that they are all
behaving.

The next class is mathematics, which most of the students just call math. Kyle has trouble getting a
good grade in mathematics, but the teacher is very nice and helpful.

His fourth class is gym. It is just exercising.

History is his last class of the day Lucas has a hard time staying awake. Many lessons are boring, and
he is very tired after doing gym.

Did you understand the text?

1) What is the class that is Lucas' teacher tells 2) What class that Lucas goes to is all about
him he is a good pupil? exercising?
a) English a) Science
b) Art b) History
c) Science c) Gym
d) Gym d) Art

3) What is the one where Lucas draws on 4) Who is the person that check on the
paper with pencils and crayons and students during lunch to make sure that all
sometimes uses a ruler? the students are well behaved?
a) History a) Teacher
b) Science b) Classmate
c) Mathematics c) Friend
d) Art d) Principal/Headmaster

Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/at-school/
Solution: 1) a 2) c 3) d 4) d
Days of the week (A2)
There are seven days of the week, or uniquely named 24-hour periods designed to provide scheduling
context and make time more easily measureable. Each of these days is identifiable by specific plans,
moods, and tones.

Monday is viewed by many to be the "worst" day of the week, as it marks the return to work following
the weekend, when most full-time employees are given two days off. Most students attend school in
the morning and return home in the afternoon (usually from about eight until three or seven until
two), and most workers go to work in the morning and return home in the evening (usually from nine
to five or eight to four).

Tuesday is the second day of the week, and is in many ways similar to Monday. Not a whole lot
changes, schedule-wise, between Tuesday and Monday; most individuals go to school or work and
return home to watch television, play video games, make plans with friends, spend time with family,
read, or engage in a similar leisure-related activity.

Wednesday is the third day of the week, and serves as the "middle" of the work week; some
individuals refer to Wednesday as "hump day," as once its workday is complete, employees will have
passed the work-week "hump," and will be on the downturn, as only two days on the job will remain in
the week.

Thursday is the fourth day of the week, and is viewed favorably by many, as it's rather close to the end
of the work week.

Friday is the fifth day of the week, and marks the end of the workweek and school-week for the vast
majority of employees and students. By Friday afternoon/evening, most students/workers cannot wait
to leave and go home, as they won't have to report back to school/work until Monday.

Saturday is perhaps the most highly regarded day of the week. Because Sunday follows it (and there is
presumably no work or school to attend, for most individuals), everyone is free to stay out (or awake)
until late at night, having fun with plans or other leisure-related activities. To be sure, Saturday is
generally thought of as a day to partake in hobbies that couldn't otherwise be enjoyed during the
regular week.

Sunday is the final day of the week, and is used by most as a day of rest. Fewer late-night plans are
made on Sundays, compared to Saturdays, as most individuals have to wake up for work or school on
Monday morning.

Did you understand the text?

1) How many days of the week are there?

a) six
b) three
c) seven
d) five

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More questions about the text:

What is the weekend?

a) Saturday and Sunday
b) Wednesday and Friday
c) Thursday and Sunday
d) Friday and Saturday

Which day of the week is sometimes referred to as "hump day"?

a) Saturday
b) Thursday
c) Wednesday
d) Tuesday

Which day of the week is perhaps the most exciting, in terms of plans and activities?
a) Monday
b) Saturday
c) Sunday
d) Wednesday

A regular work week begins on which day?

a) Thursday
b) Sunday
c) Friday
d) Monday

Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/days/
Solution: 1) c 2) a 3) c 4) b 5) d 2/2
Dinner preparation (A2)
Montie's mother was coming to dinner, so he decided to get out the beautiful dishes she gave him. He
looked forward to impressing his mother. He remembered how great he felt when she gave him the
dishes. First, he got out his best silverware, cups and plates.

He carefully placed the plates on the table. Then, he laid a cloth napkin next to each plate. On the left
side of the plate, he placed a knife making sure that its blade was facing toward the plate. On the right
side, Montie placed the fork and spoon. After filling the glasses with ice, he put water in each glass. He
placed white flowers in a vase in the middle of the table. They had a beautiful aroma.

As Montie stood back to admire his work, the doorbell rang. Montie had finished just in time because
his mother had arrived.

Did you understand the text?

1) Where did Montie put the napkins?

a) under each plate b) on top of each plate
c) next to each plate d) he did not use napkins

2) What did Montie put on the left side of the plate?

a) a fork b) a spoon
c) a water glass d) a knife

3) Montie placed a cloth napkin next to each plate. Which word could the author use to say the same
thing?
a) linen b) paper
c) fabric d) material

4) Who was Montie expecting for dinner?

a) his dad b) his mom
c) noone d) the text does not say

5) What should Montie do next?

a) Answer the door. b) Take a nap.
c) Put food on the table. d) Make sure the food is not burning.

Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/dinner-preparation/
Solution: 1) c 2) d 3) a 4) b 5) a
Doctor (A2)
Doctor Klein: Good morning, Cecilia, how are you feeling today?
Cecilia: I do not feel very well, Doctor Klein. I hope that you can treat my illness.
Doctor Klein: I'm sorry that you feel very sick. Tell me some of your symptoms so that I can give you a
proper diagnosis.
Cecilia: I have not felt well since yesterday afternoon. The symptoms began with a headache and a
gradual sore throat. I drank tea with lemon and honey, and I went to bed early. However, I am
extremely exhausted, and I don't feel any better today.
Doctor Klein: I have seen these symptoms recently in some of my other patients. I'll check your
temperature and examine your throat in order to give you a proper diagnosis.
Cecilia: Thank you, Doctor.
Doctor Klein: Open up and say "Ahhhhhh...”
Cecilia: "Ahhhhhh...”
Doctor Klein: Oh, my! I can already see that your throat is very red. Your temperature of 100 degrees
indicates that you are running a mild fever. I am afraid that you might have the flu.
Cecilia: What is the best way to cure my symptoms?
Doctor Klein: You will need plenty of rest, and you should drink fluids frequently in order to stay
hydrated. You've also just started to show symptoms, so I can prescribe you a medication that can
reduce fever and shorten the duration of your illness.
Cecilia: Should I stay home from work as well?
Doctor Klein: Yes, you should remain in bed until the fever breaks. You should also wait until 24 hours
after the fever has broken before you return to work. You do not want to risk getting your coworkers
sick as well.
Cecilia: I suppose I will just take it easy and relax for a couple of days. Thank you, doctor, for all of your
help!
Doctor Klein: No problem! Try your best to rest for a couple of days. I hope you feel better soon!

Did you understand the text?

1) When did Cecilia begin to feel ill? 2) Which of the following is not one of
a) last night Cecilia's symptoms:

b) this morning a) sore throat

c) yesterday morning b) vomiting
d) yesterday afternoon c) exhaustion
d) headache

3) Dr. Klein diagnoses Cecilia with which 4) How long does Cecilia have to wait until
illness? she can return to work?
a) the common cold a) 15 minutes after taking her
b) the flu medication
c) hay fever b) 100 minutes after her medical
appointment
d) a head injury
c) 24 hours after the fever breaks
d) 72 hours after her initial symptoms
began

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More questions about the text:
5) Which question does Doctor Klein first ask
Cecilia?
a) Why are you late for your
appointment?
b) How are you feeling today?
c) What are your symptoms?
d) What medications have you
taken?
7) What object would Dr. Klein most likely use
to take Cecilia's temperature?
a) a cotton swab
b) a thermometer
c) a stethoscope
d) a thermostat
6) What did Cecilia do before going to bed last
night?
a) Schedule her appointment with
Dr. Klein
b) Drink tea with lemon and honey
c) Take a non-prescription
medication
d) Make a list of her symptoms
8) Why does Cecilia have to drink plenty of
water?
a) To reduce her fever
b) To prevent vomiting
c) To clear her throat
d) To stay hydrated
Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/doctor/
Solution: 1) d 2) b 3) b 4) c 5) b 6) b 7) b 8) d 2/2
Food (A2)
While eating at a restaurant is an enjoyable and convenient occasional treat, most individuals and
families prepare their meals at home. To make breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, these persons must
have the required foods and ingredients on hand and ready to go; foods and ingredients are typically
purchased from a grocery store, or an establishment that distributes foods, drinks, household
products, and other items that're used by the typical consumer.

Produce, or the term used to describe fresh fruits and vegetables, is commonly purchased by grocery
store shoppers. In terms of fruit, most grocery stores offer bananas, apples, oranges, blackberries,
raspberries, grapes, pineapples, cantaloupes, watermelons, and more; other grocery stores with larger
produce selections might offer the listed fruits in addition to less common fruits, including mangoes,
honeydews, starfruits, coconuts, and more.

Depending on the grocery store, customers can purchase fruits in a few different ways. Some stores
will charge a set amount per pound of fruit, and will weigh customers' fruit purchases and bill them
accordingly; other stores will charge customers for each piece of fruit they buy, or for bundles of fruit
(a bag of bananas, a bag of apples, etc.); other stores yet will simply charge by the container.

Vegetables, including lettuce, corn, tomatoes, onions, celery, cucumbers, mushrooms, and more are
also sold at many grocery stores, and are purchased similarly to the way that fruits are. Grocery stores
typically stock more vegetables than fruit at any given time, as vegetables remain fresh longer than
fruits do, generally speaking.

It'd take quite a while to list everything else that today's massive grocery stores sell, but most
customers take the opportunity to shop for staples, or foods that play a prominent role in the average
diet, at the establishments. Staples include pasta, rice, flour, sugar, milk, meat, and eggs, and bread. All
the listed staples are available in prepackaged containers, but can be purchased "fresh" in some
grocery stores, wherein employees will measure and weigh fresh products and then provide them to
customers.

Did you understand the text?

1) What is a grocery store?

a) An establishment that cooks food for customers
b) There are several definitions of a grocery store
c) A place to sell and trade goods
d) An establishment that distributes foods, drinks, household products, and other items that're
used by the typical consumer

2) Fresh fruits and vegetables are collectively referred to as which of the following terms?
a) Produce
b) Feggies
c) Veggies
d) Famine

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More questions about the text:

What are staples?

a) Small pieces of metal used to hold papers together
b) Rare foods
c) Foods that play a prominent role in the average diet
d) Green fruits and vegetables

More vegetables are stocked in grocery stores than fruits because:

a) Fruits stay fresh for less time than vegetables
b) Vegetables are more popular than fruits, generally speaking
c) Grocery store managers prefer fruits
d) A and B

"Fresh" groceries are:

a) Prepared by employees
b) Measured manually
c) Charged by the pound
d) All of the Above

Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/food/
Solution: 1) d 2) a 3) c 4) a 5) d 2/2
Going to a restaurant (A2)
Sandra and Paul are at a steak restaurant. A waiter greets them.

"Do you know what you would like to drink?" the waiter asks.
"Water and orange juice,” Sandra says.
"Thank you. Here are your menus," the waiter says.

The waiter brings water for Paul and orange juice for Sandra.

"What would you like to order?" the waiter asks.

"I would like a 12-ounce steak and mashed potatoes," Paul says.
"The same thing, but with green beans," Sandra says.
"And two orders of garlic bread," Paul says.
"Great. You should have it in soon," the waiter says.

The waiter returns after an hour.

"Sorry for your wait. Here are two orders of 12-ounce steaks with mashed potatoes and garlic bread,”
the waiter says.
"I asked for green beans with mine," Sandra says.
"I'm sorry, I'll get those for you," the waiter says.

The waiter quickly returns with Sandra's green beans.

Did you understand the text?

1) What kind of restaurant did Paul and 2) What did Paul and Sandra order to drink?
Sandra go to? a) soda for Paul and beer for Sandra
a) a fast food restaurant b) water for Paul and orange juice for
b) a steak restaurant Sandra
c) a pizza restaurant c) beer for Paul and water for Sandra
d) an Italian restaurant d) beer for Paul and orange juice for
Sandra

3) What kind of steaks did Paul and Sandra
order?
a) two eight-ounce steaks
b) two twenty-ounce steaks
c) two twelve-ounce steaks
d) two eighteen-ounce steaks
4) What was wrong with Sandra's order?
a) she got coleslaw when she wanted
green beans
b) she got green beans when she
wanted corn
c) she got mashed potatoes when
she wanted green beans
d) she got green beans when she
wanted a salad

Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/going-to-restaurant/
Solution: 1) b 2) b 3) c 4) c
Going to the Supermarket (A2)
Martha is at the grocery store, getting ready for a house party. She has a list of what she needs with
her as she goes along. The first section she comes has produce. Martha sees apples, bananas,
cherries, grapes, and strawberries. She checks her list:

- 6 apples
- 1 bag of cherries
- 1 bag of grapes
- 2 cartons of strawberries

Martha get her items and looks the bananas. They are on sale for much cheaper than they are
normally. She picks 3 bananas. Next are vegetables. She sees potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, onions,
mushrooms, and salad in bags. She checks her list:

- 5 pounds of potatoes
- 6 carrots
- 4 tomatoes
- 2 onions
- 4 mushrooms

As she is putting her items into her cart, Martha checks the many bags of salad and chooses 2 of them.
She pushes her cart ahead. The next section is meat and dairy. She sees meat, fish, cheese, eggs, and
milk. She checks her list:

- 2 fish (salmon)
- 1 block of cheese (cheddar)
- 1 dozen eggs
- 2 gallons of milk

She looks at the meat that is on sale and chooses a 5-pound roll of hamburger. She gets the rest of the
items in that section. She still needs rice, bread, salt, sugar, and flour. She gets:

- 2 bags of rice
- 4 loaves of bread
- a 2-pound bag of sugar
- a 2-pound bag of flour

Martha then realizes that she has forgotten something. She runs back and gets 1 container of salt and
then rushes to the checkout. She puts her groceries into her car and leaves.

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Did you understand the text?
1) What item did Martha pick up on sale in
the fruits and vegetables section?
a) Six apples
b) Three bananas
c) Four mushrooms
d) Two bags of salad
3) How much bread did Martha get while she
was shopping at the grocery store?
a) Two loaves of bread
b) One loaf of bread
c) Four loaves of bread
d) Three loaves of bread
2) Which item did Martha buy 5 pounds of in
the meat and dairy section?
a) Five pounds of meat
b) Five pounds of fish
c) Five pounds of cheese
d) Five pounds of milk
4) What item did Martha have to go back for
at the end of her shopping trip?
a) one dozen eggs
b) a bag of cherries
c) a block of cheese
d) one container of salt
Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/supermarket/
Solution: 1) b 2) a 3) c 4) d 2/2
Letter to a Friend (A2)
Hi, Fred!

It's been a while since we have been in touch. How has your semester been?

I wanted to send you an email update to you let you know how things have been going during my
semester abroad here in Málaga, Spain. I've already been here for six weeks, and I feel like I am finally
adapting to the culture. I'm also speaking the language more fluently.

I arrived during the first week of September. The weather has been very nice. Even though it's
October, it's still rather sunny and warm. In fact, I went to the beach and swam in the Mediterranean
Sea earlier today.

I am living with a very welcoming host family. I have my own private bedroom, but we eat breakfast,
lunch, and dinner together. On Sundays, we eat a big home-cooked paella for lunch. In Spain, lunch is
usually the biggest meal of the day. It's also very common for the people to take a midday nap right
after a big meal. I am actually just waking up from my nap right now!

On weekdays, I take classes at the local university. There, I met several native Spanish speakers. They
have been very kind and patient with me. At first, I struggled to comprehend their Spanish, but now I
understand most of our conversations. They have commented that my Spanish has improved a lot
since we first met. Now, I am more confident to use the language in other places like stores and
restaurants.

I am so glad that I decided to spend the semester here in Spain. We have an extended weekend
coming up, so a group of my friends and I are going to travel to France for four days. It's so easy and
inexpensive to travel internationally in Europe. I love it!

I look forward to hearing from you soon. Like I said, don't hesitate to stay in touch more often.
Perhaps you could even come to visit! What do you think?

Best wishes,
Patrick

Did you understand the text?

1) Why is Patrick writing to Fred?

a) To give Fred travel advice
b) To update Fred about life abroad
c) To wish Fred a happy birthday
d) To offer Fred a job in Spain

2) How long has Patrick been out of the country?

a) One week
b) One month
c) Six weeks
d) Six months

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More questions about the text:

3) Based on the letter, Málaga is most likely located:

a) On the coast
b) In the mountains
c) In a valley
d) In Madrid, the capital

4) The best definition of "paella” is:

a) A frozen beverage
b) A common meal
c) A sweet dessert
d) A small snack

5) What does Patrick do from Monday to Friday?

a) Offer English lessons
b) Go out with friends
c) Travel internationally
d) Take college classes

6) Where does Patrick plan on traveling during the extended weekend?

a) Spain
b) France
c) England
d) Germany

Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/letter-to-a-friend/
Solution: 1) b 2) c 3) a 4) b 5) d 6) b 2/2
My family at home (A2)
My family lives in a small house. It's simple but pretty. It has a large garden. I like to work in the garden
but my sister hates to work in the garden. She prefers to read. She reads in the morning, in the
afternoon and at night.

I give all of the vegetables to mom and dad. They like to cook in our small kitchen. I eat any vegetable
but my sister eats only a few.

My family always eats breakfast and dinner together. We talk. We laugh. Then my sister washes the
dishes.

At night dad likes to listen to music. Mom works on the computer. I watch television. And my sister
reads.

Soon we go to bed. My parents go to bed late but my sister and I go to bed early. I'm ready to go to
sleep but my sister wants to keep reading.

Did you understand the text?

1) Which is another way to describe the 2) The family has how many members?
family's house? a) two
a) cramped but cozy b) three
b) narrow but suitable c) four
c) little but attractive d) five
d) old but cheery

3) Who doesn't enjoy working in the garden? 4) When does the sister like to read?
a) grandmother a) at night
b) cousin b) in the afternoon
c) father c) in the morning
d) sister d) all of the above

5) When do the family members not eat

together?
a) at dinner
b) at lunch
c) at breakfast
d) all of the above

Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/my-family/
Solution: 1) c 2) c 3) d 4) d 5) b
My morning routine (A2)
My name is Bob. Each day I drive my kids to school. My daughter goes to a school that's far from our
house. It takes 30 minutes to get there. Then I drive my son to his school. It's close to my job. My
daughter is in the sixth grade and my son is in the second. They are both good students. My daughter
usually sings her favorite songs while I drive. My son usually sleeps.

I arrive at the office at 8:30 AM. I say good morning to all my workmates then I get a big cup of hot
coffee. I turn on my computer and read my email. Some days I have a lot to read. Soon I need another
cup of coffee.

Did you understand the text?

1) Which two places are near each other?

a) home and office b) son's school and office
c) home and daughter's school d) daughter's school and office

2) Which child is older?

a) daughter b) son
c) same age d) not sure

3) What happens in the car each morning?

a) father and daughter tell jokes b) son and daughter talk
c) son sleeps and daughter sings d) daughter reads and son sleeps

4) What happens at the office?

a) workmates give Bob a big cup of hot b) Bob gives all his workmates a big cup
coffee of hot coffee
c) Bob gets a big cup of hot coffee d) all of the above

5) When does Bob get his second cup of coffee?

a) after driving the children home b) before reading his email
c) before greeting his coworkers d) after reading his email

Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/morning-routine/
Solution: 1) b 2) a 3) c 4) c 5) d
Numbers (A2)
Most individuals don't think about numbers, or numerical representations of quantity, but they play a major
part in everyday life. To be sure, numbers determine the time individuals will wake up in the morning, how
much money employees earn per hour, what day of the year it is, and much, much more.

Additionally, numbers impact everyday living on a much smaller scale. In the grocery store, for instance,
numbers determine products' prices, the amount of a product available for purchase, how much money
will need to be paid for products, and a whole lot else.

To understand larger (and more intimidating numbers), interested persons first need to understand basic
numbers, or numbers from one to ten, as they comprise each and every advanced number, or a multi-digit
number that indicates a larger amount/quantity.

The basic numbers are as follows:

One (1) - Example: "He purchased one watermelon from the grocery store."

Two (2) - Example: "She bought two types of bread from the store."

Three (3) - Example: "He decided to get three bags of onions when he went shopping."

Four (4) - Example: "In preparation for the party, Janice bought four cartons of ice cream at the store."

Five (5) - Example: "Joe picked up five boxes of cereal from the breakfast aisle."

Six (6) - Example: "A pound of beef costs a lot of money at my favorite grocery store."

Seven (7) - Example: "Seven of the 10 aisles at my local grocery store contain pasta."

Eight (8) - Example: "I bought eight cookies for the price of four at the store."

Nine (9) - Example: "There were only nine loafs of bread left at the grocery store."

Ten (10) - Example: "Ten pineapples sure is a lot, don't you think?"

After ten, eleven (11), twelve (12), thirteen (13), fourteen (14), fifteen (15), sixteen (16), seventeen (17),
eighteen (18), nineteen (19), and twenty (20) follow. These numbers are seen less in grocery stores, as
most prices are 10 dollars or less; it is however worth knowing these numbers, generally and, in terms of
grocery shopping, for when the bill must be paid.

After twenty, numbers such as twenty-five (25), fifty (50), seventy-five (75), and one hundred (100) follow.
So long as one knows the core number, or the number situated in the tens or hundreds position that
determines the general amount, understanding these more complicated numbers won't be difficult. For
example thirty-three (33) is simply "thirty" plus three; sixty-seven is "sixty" plus seven; and sixty-nine is
simply "sixty" plus nine.

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Did you understand the text?
1) Which of the following best describes numbers?
a) Digits
b) Roman numerals
c) Numerical representations of quantity
d) None of the above
2) Why are basic numbers important?
a) They aren't; only advanced numbers are important
b) They play an important role in daily living
c) They are useful when reading advanced numbers
d) B and C
3) Basic numbers are best defined as:
a) Simple numbers
b) Numbers from one to ten
c) Numbers greater than ten
d) None of the Above
4) Which of the following is not a basic number?
a) 6
b) 1
c) 12
d) 9
5) 178 can be broken down into which of the following groups of numbers?
a) 100 plus 70 plus 8
b) 156 plus 20 plus 5
c) 160 plus 30 plus 9
d) B and C

Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/numbers/ - Solution: 1) c 2) d 3) b 4) c 5) d 2/2

Running errands (A2)
Martha's Situation

Martha sees bananas are on sale. Bananas are usually 3 dollars per bunch, but they are 1 dollar today.
Martha wants 3 bunches of bananas because she is going to make banana bread. This would normally
cost Martha 9 dollars, but today it costs Martha 3 dollars. Martha saved 6 dollars.

Martha also needs 2 bags of flour and 2 bags of sugar. Flour costs 3 dollars per 5-pound bag. Sugar
costs 4 dollars per 5-pound bag. It costs 6 dollars for the flour and 8 dollars for the sugar. Together,
they cost 14 dollars.

In total, Martha spends 3 dollars on 3 bunches of bananas, 6 dollars on 2 bags of flour, and 8 dollars
on 2 bags of sugar. Martha pays 17 dollars for 7 items.

Read more: Martha in the supermarket

Paul and Sandra's Situation

Paul and Sandra go to a steak restaurant. The steaks are 2 dollars per ounce. A 12-ounce steak is 24
dollars. Paul and Sandra both want a 12-ounce steak. They pay 48 dollars for both steaks. Sandra puts
60 dollars on the table, leaving the 12 dollars in change as a tip for their waiter.

On the way home, they need to get gasoline for Paul's car. Gas costs 3 dollars a gallon. He needs to get
15 gallons of gasoline. Paul must 45 dollars at the gas station. Paul pays 50 dollars and he gets 5
dollars of change back in change from the cashier.

Read more: Paul and Sandra in the restaurant

Did you understand the text?

1) How much did Martha save on bananas by 2) How many items did Martha buy at the
getting them while they were on sale? supermarket?
a) three dollars a) six items
b) nine dollars b) seven items
c) six dollars c) eight items
d) seven dollars d) seventeen items

3) How much was the tip that Sandra left for 4) How many gallons of gasoline did Paul
the waiter? need?
a) two dollars a) fourty gallons of gasoline
b) eight dollars b) five gallons of gasoline
c) twelve dollars c) fifteen gallons of gasoline
d) twenty dollars d) fifty gallons of gasoline

Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/numbers-and-prices/
Solution: 1) c 2) b 3) c 4) c
The city where I live (A2)
My name is Clark, and I will tell you about my city.

I live in an apartment. In my city, there is a post office where people mail letters. On Monday, I go to
work. I work at the post office. Everyone shops for food at the grocery store. They also eat at the
restaurant. The restaurant serves pizza and ice cream.

My friends and I go to the park. We like to play soccer at the park. On Fridays, we go to the cinema to
see a movie. Children don't go to school on the weekend. Each day, people go to the hospital when
they are sick. The doctors and nurses take care of them. The police keep everyone safe. I am happy to
live in my city.

Did you understand the text?

1) Where does Clark work? 2) Where do people buy food?

a) in an apartment a) in the grocery store
b) in the grocery store b) in the hospital
c) in the cinema c) in the park
d) in the post office d) in the cinema

3) When does Clark go to the cinema? 4) Who keeps everyone safe?

a) Monday a) The nurses
b) Friday b) The children
c) Each day c) The police
d) The weekend d) The doctors

5) How does Clark feel about his city?

a) Sad
b) Happy
c) Sick
d) Angry

Source: https://lingua.com/english/reading/city/
Solution: 1) d 2) a 3) b 4) c 5) b