Weekend Courses for Different Learners
About this practice test
An A2 reading about four weekend courses at a learning centre. Match learners with suitable courses and connect each course with its meeting time.
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:
2 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
- Matching
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.
Weekend Courses for Different Learners
Paragraph 1Bright Steps Centre has four weekend courses for new adult learners. On Saturday morning, the computer course helps people send emails, save photos, and use simple online forms. It is good for learners who want everyday digital skills. The cooking class meets on Saturday afternoon. Students make easy meals and learn how to shop on a small budget. This class is useful for parents and workers who want quick dinners.
Paragraph 2On Sunday morning, the reading group is quiet and friendly. People read short stories and talk about new words, so it suits learners who want more confidence with English. On Sunday afternoon, the art class lets students paint, draw, and relax after a busy week. It is best for people who enjoy creative work and calm time. The centre keeps each class small, and many learners choose only one course, because weekends are busy. Some people come with a friend, but most students join alone and meet others there. Teachers answer questions before each class starts.
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Question 1 · Matching
Match each item to the correct choice.
Match each learner to the weekend course they should choose.
Return to the passage, recording or visualAnswer choices
- Reading group
- Computer course
- Cooking class
- Music club
- Art class
Items
- Maria wants digital skills for emails and forms.
- Ben needs to make quick dinners and learn cheap shopping.
- Lina wants more confidence with English words.
- Omar wants a calm creative class after a busy week.
Check answers and explanations
- 1. Maria wants digital skills for emails and forms.
- Computer course
- 2. Ben needs to make quick dinners and learn cheap shopping.
- Cooking class
- 3. Lina wants more confidence with English words.
- Reading group
- 4. Omar wants a calm creative class after a busy week.
- Art class
Match 1: Maria should choose the computer course because it teaches emails and online forms. Match 2: Ben should choose the cooking class because students make easy meals and learn to shop on a small budget. Match 3: Lina should choose the reading group because learners talk about new words and build confidence with English. Match 4: Omar should choose the art class because students paint, draw, and relax. Music club is not mentioned in the passage.
On Saturday morning, the computer course helps people send emails, save photos, and use simple online forms. It is good for learners who want everyday digital skills. The cooking class meets on Saturday afternoon. Students make easy meals and learn how to shop on a small budget.
On Sunday morning, the reading group is quiet and friendly. People read short stories and talk about new words, so it suits learners who want more confidence with English. On Sunday afternoon, the art class lets students paint, draw, and relax after a busy week.
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Question 2 · Matching
Match each item to the correct choice.
Match each course to the time it meets.
Return to the passage, recording or visualAnswer choices
- Sunday afternoon
- Saturday afternoon
- Saturday morning
- Friday evening
- Sunday morning
Items
- The course that teaches emails and forms.
- The class where students make easy meals.
- The group that reads short stories and talks about new words.
- The class for painting and drawing.
Check answers and explanations
- 1. The course that teaches emails and forms.
- Saturday morning
- 2. The class where students make easy meals.
- Saturday afternoon
- 3. The group that reads short stories and talks about new words.
- Sunday morning
- 4. The class for painting and drawing.
- Sunday afternoon
Match 1: The computer course meets on Saturday morning, when it teaches emails and forms. Match 2: The cooking class meets on Saturday afternoon, when students make easy meals. Match 3: The reading group meets on Sunday morning, when people read short stories and talk about new words. Match 4: The art class meets on Sunday afternoon, when students paint and draw. Friday evening is not mentioned in the passage.
On Saturday morning, the computer course helps people send emails, save photos, and use simple online forms.
The cooking class meets on Saturday afternoon.
On Sunday morning, the reading group is quiet and friendly.
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.