How a Class Started a Book Swap
About this practice test
An A2 reading about students starting a book swap, choosing books, and sharing reading with classmates.
What you’ll practice
Finding detail
Locate specific information and evidence.
Interpreting ideas
Connect main points and inferences.
Evaluating arguments
Assess claims, evidence, and limitations.
What to expect:
8 questions with explanations to review after submission.
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
- Single choice
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.
How a Class Started a Book Swap
At Green Street School, Ms. Lane noticed that many students finished their books quickly and then left them on shelves at home. She asked the class to bring one book they liked and one book they had already read. The next day, they looked at the books together, chose a table near the window, and got ready for the lesson. They talked about which stories might interest other children. Ms. Lane then suggested a book swap. Each student could take one different book home and leave one behind. A few students were excited because they could read something new without going to a shop. On Friday, they put the books on a long table and wrote short notes with their names. At first, some students chose the same popular stories, so the table looked full, but not every book moved. Soon, the class talked, compared covers, and gave each other ideas. Ben found an adventure story. Ana chose a science book. By the end of the lesson, most books had new owners, and the class felt proud because they shared reading instead of buying new books.
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Question 1 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What did Ms. Lane later suggest?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- A book swap
- A reading test
- A book sale
- A writing lesson
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- A book swap
She later suggested a book swap. The other choices do not match the passage.
Ms. Lane then suggested a book swap.
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Question 2 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What did the students write on the notes?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- The names of their teachers
- The prices of the books
- The titles of the books
- Their names
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- Their names
They wrote short notes with their names. The other options are not supported by the passage.
they put the books on a long table and wrote short notes with their names
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Question 3 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Why did not every book move at first?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- The books were too expensive
- Some students wanted the same popular stories
- The students preferred the books they brought
- The students had too little time to choose
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- Some students wanted the same popular stories
Some students chose the same popular stories, so not all books were taken. The other options are not given in the passage.
some students chose the same popular stories, so the table looked full, but not every book moved
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Question 4 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What kind of book did Ben find?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- An adventure story
- A science book
- A book about cooking
- A book of poems
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- An adventure story
Ben found an adventure story. The other choices are close in meaning to a book type, but they do not match the passage.
Ben found an adventure story.
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Question 5 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What did Ana choose?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- A map book
- A music book
- An adventure story
- A science book
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- A science book
Ana chose a science book. The other options are not supported by the passage.
Ana chose a science book.
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Question 6 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Why did the class feel proud at the end?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- Because they won a football match
- Because they finished a difficult reading task
- Because they shared reading instead of buying new books
- Because every student chose a new book
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- Because they shared reading instead of buying new books
They felt proud because they shared reading instead of buying new books. The other options are not in the passage.
the class felt proud because they shared reading instead of buying new books
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Question 7 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What did the class do after Ms. Lane suggested the swap?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- They went straight home without looking at the books
- They wrote notes about their favourite stories
- They talked, compared covers, and gave each other ideas
- They put the books away before choosing them
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- They talked, compared covers, and gave each other ideas
After the swap was suggested, the students talked, compared covers, and gave each other ideas. The other options happen earlier or are not mentioned.
Soon, the class talked, compared covers, and gave each other ideas.
Ms. Lane then suggested a book swap.
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Question 8 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Which statement best describes the passage?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- A class finds a simple way to share books
- A student becomes the best reader in school
- A teacher sells old books to parents
- A school library changes its opening times
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- A class finds a simple way to share books
The passage shows how one class shared books in a simple swap and enjoyed it. The other options are too narrow or do not fit the whole text.
the class felt proud because they shared reading instead of buying new books
Ms. Lane then suggested a book swap.
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.