A2 • Reading Comprehension

A Day Without Electricity

Read the passage, then answer the questions.

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Last winter, strong winds damaged power lines near Priya’s town. At seven in the morning, the electricity suddenly went off. The lights stopped working, the heater became cold and the Wi-Fi disappeared.

Priya’s family had to change their plans. They cooked breakfast on a small camping stove outside and boiled water for tea. Because the school was closed, Priya stayed home with her younger brother.

During the afternoon, they played cards, read books and helped their parents clear branches from the garden. Their phones slowly lost power, so they used them only when necessary.

The electricity returned just after six in the evening. Priya was pleased to have light and heating again, but she was surprised that the family had enjoyed a quiet day without screens.

Questions

1. What caused the power cut?

2. What time did the electricity go off?

3. Name two things that stopped working.

4. How did the family cook breakfast?

5. Why did Priya stay home?

6. What did the children do in the afternoon?

7. Why did they use their phones only when necessary?

8. When did the electricity return?

9. What was Priya pleased to have again?

10. What surprised Priya?

A Day Without Electricity — Answer Key

1. Strong winds damaged power lines.

2. Seven in the morning.

3. Any two: lights, heater, Wi-Fi.

4. On a small camping stove outside.

5. Because the school was closed.

6. Played cards, read books and helped clear branches.

7. The phones were losing power.

8. Just after six in the evening.

9. Light and heating.

10. That the family enjoyed a quiet day without screens.

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