ESL Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Zoo Animals (Beginner-Elementary)

An animal-related worksheet to practice reading, for beginners. (Free download available.)

Sarah goes to the zoo

Sarah is David’s friend. They went to the zoo and saw a monkey and a lion. The weather was sunny. David bought ice cream for Sarah. Later, it rained, so they went home. Then, they ate chips.

I. Exercise one – Fill in the blanks

1. Sarah is David’s __________________________________.

            a. mum

            b. friend

            c. sister

            d. dad

2. They went to the  __________________________________

            a. zoo

            b. cinema

            c. park

            d. library

3. David bought  __________________________________ for Sarah.

            a. chocolate

            b. flowers

            C. ice cream

            d. crisps

II. Exercise two – Answer the questions

1. Who is Sarah?

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2. Where did Sarah and David go?

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3. What did they see?

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4. What was the weather like?

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5. What did David buy?

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III. Exercise three – Talk about yourself

1. What is your favourite animal?

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2. Do you like zoos?

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3. What other animals are at a zoo?

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