B2 | I wish / If only | Reading Comprehension

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Reading A: The Airport Disaster

Questions 1–5
Clara sat staring at 'DEPARTED' on the board. She was late for her best friend’s wedding because of an alarm clock glitch. "I woke up an hour late," she admitted. If only I had checked the time manually last night! I rely too much on my phone." The next flight was 24 hours away. She regretted ignoring her friend's warning: I wish I had listened to Sarah when she told me to get here three hours early. Clara is also desperately short on cash. "The new ticket prices are astronomical. I wish I wasn't so broke right now. I feel so stupid. The wedding is tomorrow, and I’m stuck here. If only the airline would stop delaying me! "

1) Why did Clara miss her flight?

2) In the text, “astronomical” most nearly means…

3) Which sentence shows a wish about a present situation?

4) What was Sarah’s advice?

5) “If only I had checked…” expresses…

Reading B: The Bad Investment

Questions 6–10
David lost half his retirement savings on a single tech stock crash. He says the mistake was pure impulsivity. "It looked like a fast profit. If only I had researched the company more thoroughly before putting in so much capital." He is extremely anxious now, constantly monitoring the markets. "It’s an addiction," he admits. I wish I would stop checking the stock market every five minutes! It's consuming my life." He also regrets trusting the online tipster who sold him the idea. If only I hadn't listened to that anonymous tipster. Now he is stuck working an extra decade. I wish I wasn't facing another ten years of work.

6) What was David’s main mistake?

7) Why is David “extremely anxious” now?

8) An “anonymous tipster” is most likely…

9) Which statement is supported by the reading?

10) “I wish I would stop checking…” best expresses…

Reading C: The Missed Deadline

Questions 11–15
Fiction writer Lena missed the deadline for her new novel, resulting in a hefty contractual penalty. She had spent countless hours scrolling through social media instead of writing. If only I didn't spend so much time on social media. Her editor is furious with her lack of discipline. I wish I had finished the book before the deadline. The new deadline is impossibly close, making her feel frantic. I wish the new deadline wasn't so tight. She lives in a shared house, and her roommates are always loud. If only my roommates would be quiet when I am working! She desperately needs silence to concentrate.

11) What happened because Lena missed the deadline?

12) What distracted Lena from writing?

13) Why is her editor furious?

14) Which sentence focuses on a current situation that she wants to change?

15) What does Lena need most in order to work effectively?

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