370 Reading comprehension, Beginner (pre-A1) English ESL wor… - Free Printable

Let’s go through the worksheet step by step.

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Part A: Read the text. Answer YES or NO

We need to read the short story “My family” and decide if each sentence is true (YES) or false (NO).

Text summary:
- Charlie is 9, lives in a small house in the suburbs.
- His dad (Alan) is 42, a doctor in the city center.
- His mom (Jane) is 38, a nurse at the hospital in the city center.
- Grandparents live with them: grandpa Dave (74), grandma Sara (70).
- Charlie has a sister, Beth, who is 17 and at university.
- They do NOT have a pet.

Now let’s check each statement:

1. His mother’s hospital is in the center of town.
→ Text says: “My mother works in a hospital in the center of town.” → YES

2. My dad is 42.
→ Text says: “He’s 42.” → YES

3. My grandma’s name is Clare.
→ Text says: “My grandma’s name is Sara.” → NO

4. Charlie’s house is not big.
→ Text says: “We live in a small house.” → YES

5. We have got a cat.
→ Text says: “We haven’t got a pet.” → NO

6. My sister is a secondary student.
→ Text says: “She’s at university.” → University is after secondary school → NO

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Part B: Read the text again. Answer the questions.

1. Who’s his mother’s job?
→ Text: “My mother works in a hospital... She’s a nurse.” → She’s a nurse.

2. How old is his father?
→ Text: “He’s 42.” → 42

3. Where’s Charlie’s house?
→ Text: “We live in a small house in the suburbs.” → In the suburbs

4. How old is Charlie’s grandma?
→ Text: “My grandma’s name is Sara. She’s 70.” → 70

5. How old is Charlie’s sister?
→ Text: “He’s got a sister. Her name’s Beth. She’s 17.” → 17

6. Where’s Charlie’s grandpa?
→ Text: “My grandparents live with us.” → He lives with Charlie’s family.

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Final Answer:
A: YES, YES, NO, YES, NO, NO
B: She’s a nurse. / 42 / In the suburbs / 70 / 17 / He lives with Charlie’s family.