A1 English Reading Test: Traditions around the world
This reading test about traditions around the world will help you improve your A1 English. Use simple questions and answers to practice your vocabulary and understanding.
Exercises & Summary
A1 English Reading Test
Read about three different customs from around the world. For questions 1 to 8, select the right answer from A, B, or C.
Traditions around the world
Holi Festival – India
Holi is a famous festival in India. It happens in spring, usually in March. People wear white clothes and throw coloured powder and water at each other. Families and friends meet in the streets and laugh together. It is a festival of colour, love, and new beginnings. People also eat sweet food and dance to music.
Hanami – Japan
Hanami is a tradition in Japan. It happens in spring when the cherry blossom trees are in flower. Families and friends go to parks and sit under the pink trees. They have picnics and take photos. Hanami means “flower watching.” People enjoy nature and spend quiet time together.
Midsummer Festival – Sweden
The Midsummer Festival is a popular celebration in Sweden. It happens in June, when the days are very long. People wear flower crowns and dance around a tall pole called a maypole. Families eat fish and potatoes and sing traditional songs. It is a happy day with family and friends.
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