Hedef English

My Best Friend

A1 READING WORKSHEET

Read the passage carefully and complete all five sections.

Reading Passage

Read the passage carefully before answering the questions.

My best friend's name is Sophie. She is twenty-three years old, and we met at school five years ago. We live in the same neighborhood, so we often see each other. Sophie is a friendly and cheerful person. She has long brown hair and green eyes. She is also very helpful. When I have a problem, I can always talk to her. Sophie works at a small bookshop in the city center. She loves books, so she really enjoys her job. Her favorite kind of books is mystery stories. She often tells me about the books she reads. We have many things in common. We both like listening to music, watching movies, and going for walks. At weekends, we sometimes meet at a cafe and have coffee together. In summer, we like going to the park and taking pictures. I am happy to have Sophie as my best friend because she is kind, honest, and always there for me.

Section 1 - Reading Comprehension

Choose the correct answer.

1. How old is Sophie?

TwentyTwenty-oneTwenty-threeTwenty-five

2. How long have they known each other?

Two yearsThree yearsFive yearsTen years

3. Where does Sophie work?

At a schoolAt a bookshopAt a cafeAt a hospital

4. What kind of books does Sophie like?

History booksCookbooksMystery storiesScience books

5. What do they sometimes do at weekends?

Go to a cafeGo to schoolGo to workVisit a hospital

Section 2 - True or False

Decide whether each statement is True or False.

1. Sophie and the writer met five years ago.

TrueFalse

2. Sophie has short black hair.

TrueFalse

3. Sophie works in a bookshop.

TrueFalse

4. The two friends never watch movies.

TrueFalse

5. The writer thinks Sophie is honest.

TrueFalse

Section 3 - Vocabulary in Context

Choose the correct answer based on the passage.

1. What does 'cheerful' mean?

Usually happyUsually angryVery tiredVery quiet

2. What does 'helpful' mean?

Likes helping peopleDoes not talk to peopleWorks at a schoolLikes being alone

3. What does 'mystery stories' mean?

Stories about foodStories about sportsStories about solving secrets or crimesStories about school

4. What does 'in common' mean?

Different from each otherSomething shared by two or more peopleSomething expensiveSomething difficult

5. What does 'there for me' mean?

Lives far awayIs available to support meWorks with meStudies with me

Section 4 - Complete the Sentence

Complete each sentence with the correct answer.

1. Sophie has long _____ hair.

2. Sophie has _____ eyes.

3. She works at a small _____.

4. They sometimes meet at a _____.

5. The writer thinks Sophie is kind and _____.

Section 5 - Main Idea & Deeper Understanding

Choose the best answer.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

The writer describes her best friend and their friendship.The writer talks about a new job.The writer describes a bookshop.The writer talks about her school.

2. Why does Sophie enjoy her job?

She likes working with children.She loves books.She likes drinking coffee.She wants to work at a school.

3. Why is Sophie a good friend?

She is rich.She lives in another city.She is kind, honest, and supportive.She works in a bookshop.

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