Teen Hobbies
Read about three teenagers and their hobbies, and match each question to the correct person.
Reading Part 2
Practise for A2 Key Reading Part 2 with this interactive exercise, which focuses on teen hobbies. Read three short texts about three teenagers and their different hobbies, then answer seven questions by matching each one to the correct person.
This activity builds your reading-comprehension and matching skills, as required in Part 2 of the Cambridge English A2 Key exam. It is perfect for elementary learners preparing for the test.
- ⏱️ Takes about 20–30 minutes
- 💡 Match seven questions to three short texts
- 📶 A2 — elementary level
Audio: listen to the three texts as you read.
Key Words
- jogging club — a group of people who meet to run together
- equipment — the special things you need to do an activity
- talented — very good at something in a natural way
- improve — to get better
- injure — to hurt part of your body
Useful Language
Hobby words: join a club · go skating · rock climbing · running shoes
How often: most evenings · once or twice a month · once a week
Matching language: the same idea is often written in different words (“a minute or two away” = near her home · “it isn’t cheap” = more expensive than she thought)
Exam Tip
Read all three texts first. For each question, find the person whose text means the same thing — the words are usually different (“now I consider them my friends” matches “made new friends”). All three people are “she”, so read carefully to find the exact match.
Drag the words into the correct gaps to practise the key language from this lesson.
🗣️ Speaking practice
Talk about hobbies.
- ⚽ What is your favourite hobby? How often do you do it?
- 👥 Tell a partner about a club or team you are in.
- ❓ Ask a partner what hobby they would like to try.
✍️ Writing practice
Write a short text (25 words or more) about a hobby you enjoy, like Emma, Mia or Charlotte.
- 📝 Say how long you have done it and how often.
- 🌟 Say why you like it.
🔎 Vocabulary challenge
Write your own sentence for each word.
- 🏃 jogging club
- 🧰 equipment
- 🌟 talented
- 📈 improve
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Part 1
Read six short real-world texts for the main message.
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Part 2
Read seven questions and three short texts on the same topic, then match the questions to the texts.
Part 3
Read one long text for detailed understanding and main ideas.
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Part 4
Read a factual text and choose the correct vocabulary items to complete the gaps.
Part 5
Complete gaps in an email (and sometimes the reply too) using one word.
Part 6
Write a short email or note of 25 words or more.
A2 Listening and Speaking
We also include A2 Key listening and speaking practice exercises to help students prepare effectively for this part of the Cambridge English exam.
Part 1
Listen to conversations and choose the correct answer.
Part 2
Listen to a monologue and complete gaps in a page of notes.
Part 3
Listen to a conversation and choose the correct answer.
Part 4
Listen to conversations and choose the correct answer.
Part 5
Listen to a conversation and choose the correct answer.
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