A1 English Reading: Four Profiles (Beginner English)

A1 English Reading Practice: Four Profiles

Level: beginner (A1)

This beginner English reading text is ideal for A1 learners who are just starting to learn English.

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Level A1 Beginner English Reading Practice: Four Profiles

Rita

My name is Rita. I'm nineteen years old. I'm from India, but I live in the United States with my family. I'm a college student. I am studying graphic design. In my free time, I like to go biking with my sister. My favourite food is pizza. I don't like to watch TV. I prefer to read books.

Max

I'm Max. I'm twenty-seven years old. I'm a French teacher. I was born in France. Now, I live in Oxford, England. I love Oxford. It's very beautiful here. I teach French at Oxford University. In my free time, I like to visit the library. I also like to play tennis on the weekend.

John

Hey. My name is John. I'm seventeen years old. I live in Seattle, Washington in the U.S. I am a high school student. I am on the high school basketball team. I love basketball. I practice every day. We have a game next Friday. I am very excited! I don't like school, but I know it is important.

Kate

Hi! I'm Kate. I'm forty-four years old. I live in Halifax. It's a city in Canada. I am married. My husband and I have two children—a boy and a girl. I'm a nurse. I work at the hospital. I love my job. In my free time, I like to watch movies with my family. Sometimes, we watch movies at home. Sometimes, we watch them at the movie theatre.

Comprehension Questions

1. What is Rita studying in college?

   a) Nursing.

   b) Biology.

2. c) Graphic design.

2. What is Rita's favourite food?

   a) Pizza.

   b) Fish.

   c) Sushi.

   
   

3. What is Max's job?

   a) He's a French teacher.

   b) He's an English teacher.

   c) He's a pilot.

4. When does Max play tennis?

   a) Every day.

   b) On Monday.

   c) On the weekend.

5. How old is John?

   a) 17.

   b) 70.

   c) 77.

6. Does John like high school?

a) Yes, he does.

b) No, he doesn't.

7. Does Kate like her job?

   a) Yes, she does.

   b) No, she doesn't.

8. Where does Kate watch movies with her family?

   a) At home.

   b) At the movie theatre.

   c) Both a and b.

Answers

1. c

2. a

3. a

4. c

5. a

6. b

7. a

8. c

Note: This text was written by Alex, a human. It was not generated by AI.