English Reading Practice Exercises
Practice regularly with short, real-life passages and targeted questions to improve your reading skills, build confidence, and prepare effectively for the entrance exam.
Exercise 1: Short Story
Passage:
Anna wakes up at 6 o’clock every morning. She brushes her teeth, eats breakfast, and then walks to school with her best friend, Minh. Anna loves reading books and playing badminton after class.
Questions:
- What time does Anna wake up?
- How does Anna go to school?
- What does Anna do after class?
Exercise 2: Informational Text
Passage:
Lions are large animals. They live in Africa and Asia. Lions eat meat and usually hunt in groups called prides. Lions are known as “the king of the jungle.”
Questions:
- Where do lions live?
- What do lions eat?
- What are groups of lions called?
Exercise 3: Email or Note
Passage:
Hi Hoa,
I am having a birthday party this Sunday at my house. The party will start at 5 pm. Please come and bring your favorite game!
Love, Mai
Questions:
- Who is the email from?
- When is the birthday party?
- What does Mai ask Hoa to bring?
Exercise 4: Description
Passage:
My school is big and beautiful. There are many green trees and colorful flowers in the yard. I have many friends and friendly teachers. I love my school very much.
Questions:
- What is in the schoolyard?
- How does the writer feel about the school?
- Name one thing the writer likes about school.
Exercise 5: True/False Questions
Passage:
Nam’s father is a doctor. Every morning, Nam and his sister have breakfast together. They go to school by bike.
Questions:
- Nam’s father is a teacher. (True/False)
- Nam has a sister. (True/False)
- Nam goes to school by bus. (True/False)
Tips for Practice
- Read each passage carefully at least twice.
- Underline or highlight key words in the text and in the questions.
- Answer in short, simple sentences.
- Check your answers in the answer_keys.mdx section after finishing.