Beginner Reading Exercise

My Best Friend Katie

Read 'My Best Friend, Katie', then answer the questions about the text, choosing the best answer for each question.

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My Best Friend, Katie

My best friend's name is Katie. We work together in a big office in London, but we are also good friends after work. Katie is very funny and always makes me laugh, especially when I have a difficult day.

She is also a very kind person and a brilliant listener. When I have a problem, I can always talk to her. On Saturdays, we sometimes meet for coffee in a small cafe. We sit and talk about our work, our families, and our plans. I am very happy to have a friend like Katie.


1. Where does the writer know Katie from?

    From work.

    From school.

    From their building.

2. Why is Katie a good friend when the writer has a problem?

    She is very funny.

    She makes good coffee.

    She is a brilliant listener.

3. What do they do on Saturdays?

    They meet for coffee.

    They visit their families.

    They go to the park.

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