A Guide to the Weekend Market

Study the questions and tasks

Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Try the exercises before opening any answer or transcript sections, then use them to review your work.

Practice level

A2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.

Question formats

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How to approach this practice

Read the passage for its main idea, then return to the relevant sentence or paragraph for each question. Base answers on the passage.

1. Question 1 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The market opens at ___ a.m.

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   Choices for blank 1

   1. 10
   2. 7
   3. 9
   4. 8
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   Blank 1

   8

   The correct answer is 8 because the passage says the market "opens at 8 a.m." 9, 10, and 7 do not match the opening time.

   opens at 8 a.m.

2. Question 2 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The market is beside the ___ station.

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   Choices for blank 1

   1. ferry
   2. taxi
   3. bus
   4. train
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   Blank 1

   bus

   The correct answer is bus because the passage says it is "beside the bus station." Train, taxi, and ferry are not mentioned and do not fit the text.

   It is beside the bus station

3. Question 3 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Many sellers prefer ___.

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   Choices for blank 1

   1. cash
   2. cards
   3. coupons
   4. tokens
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   cash

   The correct answer is cash because the passage states that "Many sellers prefer cash." Cards, coupons, and tokens are not the word used in the text.

   Many sellers prefer cash

4. Question 4 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Some stalls do not give ___ bags.

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   Choices for blank 1

   1. cloth
   2. plastic
   3. wool
   4. paper
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   plastic

   The correct answer is plastic because the passage says some stalls do not give "plastic bags." Paper, cloth, and wool do not match the passage.

   some stalls do not give plastic bags

5. Question 5 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   If you go early, the crowds are ___.

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   Choices for blank 1

   1. bigger
   2. busier
   3. heavier
   4. lighter
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   lighter

   The correct answer is lighter because the passage says, "If you go early, the crowds are lighter." The other choices do not match this description of the crowds.

   If you go early, the crowds are lighter

6. Question 6 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   The bread is still ___.

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   Choices for blank 1

   1. cold
   2. hot
   3. dry
   4. warm
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   warm

   The correct answer is warm because the passage says the bread is "still warm." Cold, hot, and dry do not match the information in the passage.

   the bread is still warm

7. Question 7 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   On rainy days, the main path stays dry under large white ___.

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   Choices for blank 1

   1. walls
   2. umbrellas
   3. tables
   4. tents
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   tents

   The correct answer is tents because the passage says the path stays dry under "large white tents." Umbrellas, walls, and tables do not fit the description.

   the main path stays dry under large white tents

8. Question 8 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Tom says the best reason to visit is the friendly ___ at each stall.

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   Choices for blank 1

   1. prices
   2. signs
   3. talk
   4. music
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   talk

   The correct answer is talk because Tom says "the best reason to visit is the friendly talk at each stall." Music, prices, and signs are not what he names as the main reason.

   the best reason to visit is the friendly talk at each stall

What to review next

Find the words that support each answer. For a mistake, compare the question with the evidence and identify the detail or inference you missed.

A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.

Before you practise: a worked example

Look for evidence in the text. Separate what the writer says from what you already know about the topic.

The library normally closes at six, but on Fridays it stays open until eight. When does it close on Friday?

The answer is eight. But introduces an exception to the normal closing time, so the first time mentioned is not the answer.

This teaching example is separate from the scored questions. After your test, compare any mistakes with the explanation and revisit the topic before trying again.