My trip to Rome – A2 English Reading Test

My trip to Rome

Rhodri

I had a great time in Rome with my family. It was my first holiday outside my own country and I couldn’t wait to go. I found out all I could about Rome from the library and on the internet. Knowing about the history made seeing all the old buildings, like the Colosseum, much more interesting. We were able to do lots of sightseeing because the taxis and buses and the metro were cheap and fast.

Patrick

It was really hot when I arrived at Rome airport with my parents last summer. I love walking around famous places like the Trevi Fountain, but all the cars and buses in the city sometimes made walking difficult. I really loved the food. The Italians have a special kind of ice cream called ‘gelato’ which is wonderful, but the best thing I had was a pizza at a local market. I also got some great things to take back for my friends.

Josh

It was so hot when my dad and I went to Rome last year that we usually waited until after the sun went down to explore the city on foot. During the day we went to museums, shops and restaurants. The pasta there is amazing, and I had some Italian ice cream, called ‘gelato’, for the first time. That was the thing I liked most. After a few days in Rome, we decided to take a train into the countryside for a day. It was nice to see all the small villages and farms.

1    Who says it was easy to travel around in Rome?

      A Rhodri     B Patrick     C Josh

2    Who says he felt very excited before his holiday?

      A Rhodri     B Patrick     C Josh

3    Who says there was a lot of traffic in Rome?

      A Rhodri     B Patrick     C Josh

4    Who says he prepared carefully for his trip?

      A Rhodri     B Patrick     C Josh

5    Who said his favourite food on the trip was Italian ice cream?

      A Rhodri     B Patrick     C Josh

6    Who bought some things to give as gifts?

      A Rhodri     B Patrick     C Josh

7    Who took a short trip outside Rome?

      A Rhodri     B Patrick     C Josh