The Australian Connection (1)Online version Reading test for chapter 1 of The Australian Connection by Paul Stewart. #ESL #novel #reading by Linda Bunkus 1 What instrument does Alex play? a the piano b the drums c the guitar d the bass 2 What is he waiting for at the beginning of the chapter? a for his dad b for his best friend c for a telephone call d for his exam results 3 What did his mum promise to buy him? a a new car b a return air-ticket c a dog d an apartment 4 Who has he not seen in a long time? a his dad b his brother c his grandma d his uncle 5 What does his mum regret? a getting pregnant b moving to Australia c not going to university d becoming a nurse 6 Where does Alex want to travel? a New York b Canberra c Melbourne d Sydney 7 How does he contact his dad? a He texts him. b He sends him an e-mail. c He writes him a letter. d He calls him. 8 What does the company Alex works for produce? a pasta sauces b kitchen cleaners c business suits d toilet paper 9 Why does Alex feel anxious towards the end of the chapter? a He does not earn enough money for Australia. b He has problems with his colleagues. c His mum is angry because of his plans. d His dad doesn't answer his letter. 10 When his dad's letter arrives, it is almost... a the summer holidays b his birthday c Christmas d Easter
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