A1 English Reading: Dear Anna (Beginner English)

A1 English Reading Practice: Dear Anna

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This reading is ideal for English beginners.

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Level A1 Beginner English Reading Practice: Dear Anna

Dear Anna,

Paris is beautiful! I arrived last night. Sorry that I didn't send you a message. I didn't have internet on my phone. I need a new SIM card. Right now, I'm emailing you from a computer at the National Library. The library is very big! It's only twenty minutes from my hotel.

I like my hotel room. It's clean, and I can see the city from my window. This morning, I had breakfast at a small café next to the hotel. I ate a sandwich and drank a coffee. They were delicious, and the price was good.

I want to see more of the city! I want to visit the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. I also want to find a place with live music. I love French jazz! I want to visit a French book store, too. Maybe I can practice speaking there. I studied French for two years before this trip, so I feel good about my French skills. I'm so excited!

How are you? How were your exams? You can reply to this email, or you can wait for my next message. I will send you a text message (and pictures!) after I buy my new SIM card. I will go to a phone store after I leave the library.

Bye for now!

Lisa

Comprehension Questions

1. Why is Lisa using a computer and not her phone?

   a) Her phone doesn't have internet.

   b) Her phone doesn't work.

   c) She doesn't have a phone.

2. What can Lisa see from her hotel window?

   a) The library.

   b) Paris.

   c) Airplanes.

3. What did Lisa have for breakfast?

   a) A coffee.

   b) A sandwich and a coffee.

   c) A café.

4. What type of music does Lisa like?

   a) Rock and roll.

   b) French jazz.

   c) French pop.

5. Where does Lisa want to practice her French speaking skills?

   a) At her hotel.

   b) At the National Library.

   c) At a book store.

6. When will Lisa buy a new SIM card?

   a) After she writes her email.

   b) After she eats lunch.

   c) After she leaves the library.

Answers

1. a

2. b

3. b

4. b

5. c

6. c

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