A1 Reading Practice Test 1
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Mina is nine. She lives in Istanbul. Every morning she walks to school with her brother.
Today there is a small yellow cat near the school gate. The cat is thin and it looks hungry. Mina has a piece of cheese in her bag. She gives it to the cat. The cat eats it and says, "Miaow!"
After school, the cat is there again. Mina smiles. "Hello, my friend," she says.
1. Where does Mina live?
2. Who walks to school with Mina?
3. What does Mina give to the cat?
4. When does Mina see the cat again?
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Penguins are birds, but they cannot fly. They can swim very well. Their bodies are black and white.
Many penguins live in the south of the world, where it is very cold. They eat fish and small sea animals. A penguin mother lays one or two eggs. Then the father and mother keep the eggs warm. Baby penguins are grey and soft.
Penguins live in big groups. They stay close together and keep warm.
1. What can penguins do very well?
2. Where do many penguins live?
3. What do penguins eat?
4. What colour are baby penguins?
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Ayşe: Hi Zeynep! Are you free on Saturday?
Zeynep: Yes, I am. What do you want to do?
Ayşe: Let's go to the park. I've got a new ball.
Zeynep: Great idea! What time?
Ayşe: At ten o'clock. Meet me at the school gate.
Zeynep: OK. Can I bring my sister?
Ayşe: Of course! She can play too.
Zeynep: Thanks! I can bring some sandwiches.
Ayşe: Nice. See you on Saturday!
Zeynep: See you!
1. When do the girls meet?
2. What time do they meet?
3. Where do they meet?
4. Who comes with Zeynep?
What next?
Try A1 Test 2. Scored well? Step up to A2.