A Special Family Celebration – A2 Reading Test

Practice your A2 English reading with a story about a family celebration. Short text with questions.

Question 1 of 1

Read the text below and answer the 5 multiple-choice questions.

Last month, my family had a big celebration for my grandmother’s birthday. She turned seventy years old. All my uncles, aunts, and cousins came to our house. In the afternoon, we decorated the living room with balloons and flowers. My mother cooked a big dinner with chicken, fish, rice, and vegetables. After dinner, we sang “Happy Birthday” and gave my grandmother a big cake. She was very surprised and happy. Later, we took many family photos together. It was a special day that I will never forget.

Question 1

What was the celebration for?

Question 2

How old was the grandmother?

Question 3

What did the family use to decorate the living room?

Question 4

What did the mother cook for dinner?

Question 5

What happened after dinner?