Beginner Reading Exercise

My Uncle Roy

Read 'My Uncle Roy', then answer the questions about the text, choosing the best answer for each question.

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My Uncle Roy

My Uncle Roy is my dad's brother, and he is a car mechanic. He works in a big garage near our house. The garage is often very noisy because of the car engines.

Uncle Roy fixes all types of cars and vans. He has many different tools, and his hands are often dirty, but he doesn't mind. He wears special blue overalls to protect his clothes. He is very strong and also very funny. He always tells good jokes when he visits us on a Sunday for lunch.


1. What is Uncle Roy's job?

    He is a teacher.

    He is a doctor.

    He is a mechanic.

2. Why is the garage noisy?

    Because of the car engines.

    Because people are shouting.

    Because of the radio.

3. What does Uncle Roy do on a Sunday?

    He works in the garage.

    He visits for lunch.

    He fixes his own car.

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