Reading Comprehension A1

📘 An Exciting Lesson

I had my first riding lesson.

First, before I started my lesson, I gave the horse some apples.

My riding teacher told me, “Giving an apple is the best way to make friends with a horse.”

Then, I got on the horse from the left side. Never get on a horse from the right side!

The horse will become annoyed.

My teacher said, “You have to kick the horse to make it go. Just give it a gentle kick.

Don’t worry. You won’t hurt the horse.”

I gently kicked my horse. He started to walk quickly, then he began to trot.

It was exciting, but a bit scary.

I shouted, “How do I stop?”

Before you get on the horse, ask the teacher how to stop!

Then, you will have a great time!

Choose the best word.

1. The horse started walking slowly, but then it walked ______.

a. gently b. stop c. first d. quickly

2. Steve likes to play soccer. He likes to ______ the ball.

a. give b. shout c. kick d. get on

3. Rita is very quiet. She ______ talks in class.

a. won’t b. gently c. never d. the best way

4. He ______ his foot when he fell out of the tree.

a. hurt b. annoyed c. walked d. stopped

Choose the best answer.

1. What is the boy doing?

a. Buying a horse b. Riding for the first time c. Learning how to ride faster d. Meeting someone who teaches horses

2. What is the best way to make friends with a horse?

a. Act friendly b. Don’t feel annoyed c. Stand to the right of the horse d. Give the horse something to eat

3. The rider asked, “How do I stop?” Who was he speaking to?

a. The horse b. A friend c. The teacher d. His father

4. Why did the boy want to stop?

a. The boy was tired. b. The horse was going faster. c. The lesson was too long. d. The teacher told him to kick the horse.