Hedef English

A Busy Morning

A2 READING WORKSHEET

Read about a busy morning and complete all five sections.

Reading Passage

Read the passage carefully before answering the questions.

Yesterday morning was one of the busiest mornings I have had this month. I usually wake up at seven o'clock, but yesterday my alarm did not ring. When I opened my eyes, it was already seven thirty. I quickly got dressed and went to the kitchen. I wanted to make breakfast, but there was no bread in the house. I only had a banana and a glass of milk. I ate them quickly and left home at eight o'clock. I normally take the bus to work, but there was a problem with the bus service that morning. I decided to walk to the train station instead. It took me about fifteen minutes to get there. When I arrived at the station, I saw that my train was delayed. I had to wait for twenty minutes. I was worried because I had an important meeting at nine o'clock. Luckily, the train arrived and I got to work just before the meeting started. I was tired and hungry, but I was happy that I was not late. After the meeting, my colleague invited me to have breakfast with her. It was exactly what I needed after such a busy morning.

Section 1 - Reading Comprehension

Choose the correct answer.

1. Why did the writer wake up late?

The alarm did not ring.The writer went to bed late.The bus was late.The writer forgot to sleep.

2. What did the writer have for breakfast at home?

Bread and eggsA banana and milkCereal and coffeeFruit and tea

3. Why did the writer walk to the train station?

The weather was beautiful.The writer wanted some exercise.There was a problem with the bus service.The train station was very close.

4. How long did the writer wait for the train?

Five minutesTen minutesFifteen minutesTwenty minutes

5. Who invited the writer to have breakfast?

The managerA colleagueA friendA family member

Section 2 - True or False

Decide whether each statement is True or False.

1. The writer normally wakes up at seven o'clock.

TrueFalse

2. There was plenty of bread at home.

TrueFalse

3. The writer took the bus to work.

TrueFalse

4. The writer had an important meeting at nine o'clock.

TrueFalse

5. The writer arrived at work after the meeting started.

TrueFalse

Section 3 - Vocabulary in Context

Choose the correct answer based on the passage.

1. What does 'busy' mean in the passage?

Having a lot to doFeeling very relaxedHaving nothing to doBeing asleep

2. What does 'quickly' mean?

SlowlyAfter a long timeFastCarefully

3. What does 'delayed' mean?

Arriving earlier than expectedArriving later than expectedBeing cancelled foreverBeing very crowded

4. What does 'worried' mean?

Feeling concernedFeeling excitedFeeling hungryFeeling bored

5. What does 'colleague' mean?

Someone you work withSomeone in your familySomeone who lives next doorSomeone you meet on holiday

Section 4 - Complete the Sentence

Complete each sentence with the correct answer.

1. The writer's alarm did not _____.

2. The writer ate a banana and drank a glass of _____.

3. The writer walked to the train _____.

4. The train was delayed for _____ minutes.

5. A colleague invited the writer to have _____.

Section 5 - Main Idea & Deeper Understanding

Choose the best answer.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

The writer describes a difficult and busy morning.The writer explains how to use public transport.The writer describes a normal day at work.The writer talks about a holiday.

2. Why was the writer worried at the train station?

The writer had lost a bag.The writer had an important meeting.The writer was feeling sick.The writer did not know where the station was.

3. How did the writer feel at the end of the morning?

Tired but happyAngry and disappointedRelaxed and boredExcited and nervous

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