Exercise 3
Read a story and complete the sentences — practice for the Cambridge A2 Flyers Reading Part 5 exam.
Before You Start
Read the whole story first. Then read the sentences — they are in the same order as the story, so answer them from top to bottom. The answer words are usually in the story, so find the right part and copy them carefully. Always check your spelling.
a backpack — a bag you carry on your back.
heavy — weighing a lot; not light.
manage — to do something by yourself, without help.
a station — a place where trains or buses stop.
suncream — cream you put on your skin so the sun does not hurt it.
a tissue — a soft paper for wiping or cleaning.
Read the Story
William’s backpack
My name is Pedro and my sister’s name is Maria. Last Saturday, we went to London by train with our parents. My mum said it was easier to take the train than the car. Our cousin William came to London too, but he went by bus so we met him at Liverpool Street Station. He had a heavy backpack with him. ‘I can carry your backpack, William,’ Dad said. ‘No, thanks, I can manage,’ William said.
We went to the Science Museum first. I asked Dad lots of questions but he didn’t know the answers. William took a book about science out of his backpack. ‘Here you are!’ he said to Dad. ‘Thanks, William,’ said Dad.
When we left the museum, it was very sunny. ‘It’s OK,’ said William. ‘I’ve got some suncream in my backpack.’
We went to McDonald’s for lunch. My sister made a mess of her food on the table. William gave her a tissue from his backpack. ‘Have this,’ he said.
In the afternoon, we wanted to go to a famous toy shop but we couldn’t find it. William took a map of London out of his backpack and we soon found the street where the shop was.
After the toy shop, William wanted to get a keyring, but he didn’t have any money in his pocket. ‘Look for it in your backpack!’ we all said.
Practice
💡 Need a hint? Tap to open
These help you find the answer — they don’t give it to you.
1. How did Pedro and Maria travel to London? Look at the start of the story.
2. Who went to London with Pedro and Maria?
3. Where did the family meet their cousin William?
4. At the Science Museum, what did William take out of his backpack for Dad?
5. At McDonald’s, who made a mess and was given a tissue?
6. What did William use to help the family find the toy shop?
7. William wanted a keyring but his pocket was empty — what did he not have?
Extra Practice
Reading & Writing
You have to write the correct word next to each definition.
- A2 Flyers Reading Practice: Exercise 11 Guide
- Exercise 1 (A2 Flyers Reading Part 1)
- Exercise 10 (A2 Flyers Reading Part 1)
- Exercise 2 (A2 Flyers Reading Part 1)
- Exercise 3 (A2 Flyers Reading Part 1)
- Exercise 4 (A2 Flyers Reading Part 1)
- Exercise 5 (A2 Flyers Reading Part 1)
- Exercise 6 (A2 Flyers Reading Part 1)
- Exercise 7 (A2 Flyers Reading Part 1)
- Exercise 8 (A2 Flyers Reading Part 1)
- Exercise 9 (A2 Flyers Reading Part 1)
A short conversation between two people.
A text with some missing words (gaps) in it (a noun, adjective or verb).
A text with some missing words (gaps).
A complete story, and seven sentences about the story.
A text from a letter or diary with five gaps.
Children write a story based on three pictures.
Listening & Speaking
A big picture which shows people doing things.
A short conversation between two people.
Two sets of pictures.
Five short conversations.
You will hear a conversation about a picture between two people.
Links to Young Learners Exams
We have many free exercises and activities to help you practice so you can focus on your English skills needed to communicate in English through listening, speaking, reading and writing.