A1 English Reading Test: Guess who? — Explanation

This A1 English reading test is about different people and their jobs. You can learn new words and understand more by answering fun and easy questions.

A1 English Reading Test

Read about the jobs and hobbies of four different people. Select the right answer (A, B, C, or D) for questions 1 through 8.

Guess who?

Emma

Hi! I’m Emma and I’m from Canada. I’m a nurse in a small hospital. I work at night, so I sleep in the morning. In my free time, I like painting and listening to music. On Saturdays, I usually go cycling in the park. I live with my husband and our little dog.

Ahmed

Hello! My name is Ahmed. I’m from Egypt. I’m a taxi driver. I work in the city center. I meet many people every day. After work, I like playing chess with my brother. On Sundays, I visit my parents. I don’t like watching TV, but I enjoy reading newspapers.

Sofia

Hi! I’m Sofia from Italy. I’m a waitress in a big restaurant. I love talking to customers. In the evening, I often practise the guitar. Music is very important to me. At the weekend, I go swimming with my friends. I don’t have any pets.

Kenji

Good afternoon! I’m Kenji and I’m from Japan. I’m an office worker. I work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. I like taking photos of nature. On Saturdays, I sometimes travel to small towns. I live alone in a small apartment. I don’t like cooking, so I usually eat at restaurants.