Reading Comprehension Exercises - Pre-Intermediate
Reading Walkthrough Videos
Boost your learning with our video walkthrough lessons! First, complete the reading quiz below to test your comprehension. Then, watch the video lesson.
In the video, we'll delve into key vocabulary, guide you through the text for listening practice, and break down each question and answer. It's the perfect way to reinforce your learning and build your confidence.
Multiple Choice
My Most Embarrassing Travel Mistake
Read about a writer's embarrassing travel mistake in Japan, when they accidentally took a fast bullet train instead of a local one.
Exercise Number: 2R14 | Walkthrough Video
Is a Four-Day Working Week a Good Idea?
This article explores the pros and cons of a four-day working week, from employee well-being to potential drawbacks for customers.
Exercise Number: 2R15 | Walkthrough Video
The Man Who Bought an Island
Read the true story of Brendon Grimshaw, who bought an abandoned island and turned it into a nature reserve instead of selling it.
Exercise Number: 2R16 | Walkthrough Video
A Letter of Complaint to a Hotel
Read a formal letter of complaint from a hotel guest about an unsatisfactory stay, and what they requested as compensation.
Exercise Number: 2R17 | Walkthrough Video
The Unsolved Mystery of D.B. Cooper
Read about the famous unsolved mystery of a man who hijacked a plane in 1971, demanded a ransom, and then jumped out.
Exercise Number: 2R18 | Walkthrough Video
Is a "Digital Detox" a Good Idea?
An article discussing the benefits and drawbacks of taking a "digital detox" by stopping using electronic devices for a period.
Exercise Number: 2R19 | Walkthrough Video
Top 5 Tips for a Successful Job Interview
An article giving five key tips for a successful job interview, from researching the company to using positive body language.
Exercise Number: 2R20 | Walkthrough Video
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Read about the huge area of plastic waste in the Pacific Ocean, how it is formed, and why it is so harmful to marine life.
Exercise Number: 2R21 | Walkthrough Video
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Reading Walkthrough Videos
Multiple Matching
First Job Experiences
Four people describe their first jobs. Read the texts and answer the questions.
Exercise Number: 2R22 | Walkthrough Video
Language Learning Apps
Read four reviews of language learning apps and match them to the questions.
Exercise Number: 2R23 | Walkthrough Video
Personal Challenges
Read about four people and some personal challenges they have faced.
Exercise Number: 2R24 | Walkthrough Video
Making New Friends
Four people give their advice on how and where to make new friends. Multiple matching exercise.
Exercise Number: 2R25 | Walkthrough Video
Places To Relax
Four people talk about their favourite places to go to relax. Read and answer the questions.
Exercise Number: 2R26 | Walkthrough Video
Role Models
Read about four different people and who their role models are. Multiple matching exercise.
Exercise Number: 2R27 | Walkthrough Video
The Party
A short description of a party with some famous guests. Some phrases have been taken out. Find the correct place for them to complete the story.
Exercise Number: 2R1
Confused Letter
Use the missing paragraphs to fill in the spaces in this letter from Mike about his vacation in Europe.
Exercise Number: 2R2
Caribbean Cruise
Read the advert for the cruise, then answer the true/false questions.
Exercise Number: 2R3
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The Silver Glove
Film critics give their opinion of the latest pirate film.
Exercise Number: 2R4
Just Married
Read about the newly weds, then answer the true/false questions.
Exercise Number: 2R5
Practice Real English Conversations
- Listen to natural spoken English and choose how to respond
- Build vocabulary with key phrases and definitions
- Replay audio at slow speed to catch every word
- Review the full transcript when you've finished
English Town
A new type of town in China.
Exercise Number: 2R6
Pen Pals
A letter from one friend to another.
Exercise Number: 2R7
Eating Out
Four people talk about the last time they went out to eat.
Exercise Number: 2R8
The Circus: Superlatives and Comparatives
A reading about a circus and some true/false questions - and good practice of comparatives and superlatives too.
Exercise Number: 2R9
Black Hollywood
Read this movie review about an exciting film.
Vocabulary Definition Quiz
Read the definitions of words used in the text.
Exercise Number: 2R10
Reading Comprehension Multiple Choice
Answer these multiple choice questions about the text.
Exercise Number: 2R11
Aunt Helen's House
Read about a strange house.
Multiple Choice Questions
Multiple choice quiz.
Exercise Number: 2R12
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The Scotland Trip
Read the instructions for the trip to Scotland.
Multiple Choice Questions
Read each sentence about the reading and decide if it's true, false or not stated.
Exercise Number: 2R13
