8 English reading texts for A2, with translation

Oleg was very nervous before his job interview.
Oleg was very nervous before his job interview.

He had just moved to London from Ukraine.
He had just moved to London from Ukraine.

His coworker Sarah helped him to prepare for the interview.
His coworker Sarah helped him to prepare for the interview.

She told him what questions to expect.
She told him what questions to expect.

Oleg practiced his English and learned some common phrases.
Oleg practiced his English and learned some common phrases.

The day of the interview arrived, and Oleg felt more confident.
The day of the interview arrived, and Oleg felt more confident.

He put on his best suit and went to the office.
He put on his best suit and went to the office.

The interview went well, and Oleg got the job.
The interview went well, and Oleg got the job.

Oleg had a bad cold and needed to see a doctor.
Oleg had a bad cold and needed to see a doctor.

He asked his coworker Sarah for help.
He asked his coworker Sarah for help.

Sarah told Oleg to call the NHS and make an appointment.
Sarah told Oleg to call the NHS and make an appointment.

Oleg was worried that he would not be able to get an appointment.
Oleg was worried that he would not be able to get an appointment.

But Sarah reassured him that it would be easy.
But Sarah reassured him that it would be easy.

Oleg called the NHS and was able to make an appointment for the next day.
Oleg called the NHS and was able to make an appointment for the next day.

He felt relieved and thanked Sarah for her help.
He felt relieved and thanked Sarah for her help.

The next day, Oleg went to the doctor and got the help he needed.
The next day, Oleg went to the doctor and got the help he needed.

Oleg moved to London from Ukraine and needed to open a bank account.
Oleg moved to London from Ukraine and needed to open a bank account.

His coworker Sarah helped him find a bank near his new home.
His coworker Sarah helped him find a bank near his new home.

Oleg was worried because he did not have a UK address yet.
Oleg was worried because he did not have a UK address yet.

Sarah told him that he could use his company's address to open the account.
Sarah told him that he could use his company's address to open the account.

Oleg felt relieved and they went to the bank together.
Oleg felt relieved and they went to the bank together.

At the bank, Oleg had to show his passport and proof of employment.
At the bank, Oleg had to show his passport and proof of employment.

After filling out the forms, Oleg's new bank account was opened.
After filling out the forms, Oleg's new bank account was opened.

Oleg was happy and thanked Sarah for her help.
Oleg was happy and thanked Sarah for her help.

Oleg had a terrible toothache and needed to see a dentist.
Oleg had a terrible toothache and needed to see a dentist.

He did not know how to find a dentist in London.
He did not know how to find a dentist in London.

Sarah gave Oleg the phone number of a good dentist near his flat.
Sarah gave Oleg the phone number of a good dentist near his flat.

Oleg called the dentist and booked an appointment for the next day.
Oleg called the dentist and booked an appointment for the next day.

The dentist was very friendly and fixed Oleg's tooth.
The dentist was very friendly and fixed Oleg's tooth.

Oleg was very grateful to Sarah for her help.
Oleg was very grateful to Sarah for her help.

He thanked her and promised to return the favor someday.
He thanked her and promised to return the favor someday.

Oleg felt happy and relieved after his visit to the dentist.
Oleg felt happy and relieved after his visit to the dentist.

Oleg was very excited to see the new flat in London.
Oleg was very excited to see the new flat in London.

He had been looking for a place to live for weeks.
He had been looking for a place to live for weeks.

Sarah, his coworker, helped him find a real estate agent.
Sarah, his coworker, helped him find a real estate agent.

The agent showed them a nice flat near the city center.
The agent showed them a nice flat near the city center.

Oleg liked the flat, but he was worried about the price.
Oleg liked the flat, but he was worried about the price.

Sarah told him that the price was reasonable for London.
Sarah told him that the price was reasonable for London.

Oleg decided to take the flat, and the agent helped him with the paperwork.
Oleg decided to take the flat, and the agent helped him with the paperwork.

Oleg was happy to have found a new home in London.
Oleg was happy to have found a new home in London.

Oleg needed to open a bank account in London.
Oleg needed to open a bank account in London.

His coworker Sarah told him which bank to try first.
His coworker Sarah told him which bank to try first.

Sarah told him to go to the bank on Friday.
Sarah told him to go to the bank on Friday.

Oleg went to the bank, but it was closed.
Oleg went to the bank, but it was closed.

He felt sad and didn't know what to do.
He felt sad and didn't know what to do.

Sarah called him and said 'Don't worry, we can go on Monday'.
Sarah called him and said 'Don't worry, we can go on Monday'.

Oleg felt happy and thanked Sarah.
Oleg felt happy and thanked Sarah.

On Monday, they opened the bank account together.
On Monday, they opened the bank account together.

Oleg had a bad toothache.
Oleg had a bad toothache.

He went to see Sarah at work.
He went to see Sarah at work.

Sarah asked him what was wrong.
Sarah asked him what was wrong.

Oleg told her about his toothache.
Oleg told her about his toothache.

Sarah recommended a good dentist.
Sarah recommended a good dentist.

Oleg made an appointment for the next day.
Oleg made an appointment for the next day.

The dentist fixed Oleg's tooth.
The dentist fixed Oleg's tooth.

Oleg was very happy and thanked Sarah.
Oleg was very happy and thanked Sarah.

Oleg was very nervous on his first day at work in London.
Oleg was very nervous on his first day at work in London.

He had just moved from Ukraine and everything was new to him.
He had just moved from Ukraine and everything was new to him.

Sarah, his coworker, showed him around the office and introduced him to everyone.
Sarah, his coworker, showed him around the office and introduced him to everyone.

Oleg was worried that he would not be able to understand his colleagues because of his accent.
Oleg was worried that he would not be able to understand his colleagues because of his accent.

But Sarah told him not to worry and that everyone would get used to his accent.
But Sarah told him not to worry and that everyone would get used to his accent.

Oleg felt more at ease after talking to Sarah and started to enjoy his first day at work.
Oleg felt more at ease after talking to Sarah and started to enjoy his first day at work.

He realized that he was going to like it in London and that his new job was a great opportunity for him.
He realized that he was going to like it in London and that his new job was a great opportunity for him.

At the end of the day, Oleg thanked Sarah for her help and support.
At the end of the day, Oleg thanked Sarah for her help and support.