A1 • Reading Comprehension
The New Student
Read the passage, then answer the questions.
A new student comes to Ella’s class on Monday. His name is Jun, and he is from Japan. He sits next to Ella in English class.
At morning break, Ella shows Jun the school. They visit the library, gym and canteen. Jun buys an apple juice at the canteen.
At lunchtime, Jun meets Ella’s friends. They ask him about Japan and his favourite sports. Jun says he loves football and swimming. Ella’s friend Sam also loves football.
After school, Jun joins the football practice. He is nervous in the morning, but by the end of the day he feels much happier.
Questions
1. What day does Jun start school?
2. Where is Jun from?
3. Who sits next to Jun?
4. What three places does Ella show Jun?
5. What does Jun buy?
6. When does Jun meet Ella’s friends?
7. What sports does Jun like?
8. Which friend also likes football?
9. What does Jun do after school?
10. How does Jun’s feeling change?
The New Student — Answer Key
1. Monday.
2. Japan.
3. Ella.
4. The library, gym and canteen.
5. An apple juice.
6. At lunchtime.
7. Football and swimming.
8. Sam.
9. He joins football practice.
10. He is nervous at first and much happier by the end of the day.
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