Arbeitsblatt Leseverständnis (Aufnahmeprüfungen) mit Lösungen

The tides in the ocean rise and fall mainly because of the pull of the moon’s gravity on Earth’s water. What mainly causes the tides?

1. ARivers flowing into the sea
2. BHeat from the sun on the water
3. CStrong winds over the ocean
4. DThe pull of the moon’s gravity

The Great Wall of China is not a single wall. It is a series of walls built over many centuries by different rulers to protect against invasions. Why was the Great Wall built?

1. ATo protect against invasions
2. BTo mark the edge of a farm
3. CTo create a road for trade only
4. DTo store grain for winter

Magnets attract objects made of iron, such as nails and paper clips. They do not attract wood, plastic or paper. Which object would a magnet attract?

1. AA wooden spoon
2. BA sheet of paper
3. CAn iron nail
4. DA plastic cup

Paragraph: “Exercise has many benefits. It strengthens the heart and lungs. It helps control weight. It can also improve mood and sleep.” Which sentence is the topic sentence?

1. AIt can also improve mood and sleep.
2. BIt strengthens the heart and lungs.
3. CExercise has many benefits.
4. DIt helps control weight.

“The road was icy, so Dad drove slowly and kept a long distance from the car in front.” Why did Dad drive this way?

1. ATo drive safely on the slippery road
2. BTo save fuel on the long journey
3. CTo let the car in front pass him
4. DTo arrive at work early

“Before the nurse entered the isolation room, she put on a gown, gloves and a mask. When she left, she removed them and washed her hands.” What is the most likely reason for these steps?

1. ATo prevent the spread of infection
2. BTo keep the patient warm and comfortable
3. CTo follow a dress code for visitors
4. DTo keep her uniform clean for lunch

A report states: “Patients who received a phone call from a nurse after leaving hospital were less likely to return within 30 days than patients who did not.” Which further information would best help show that the calls caused the difference?

1. AWhether patients were randomly chosen to get calls
2. BThe name of each nurse who called
3. CThe colour of the hospital’s discharge forms
4. DThe time of day each call was made

The author writes: “Some argue that we should spend money on space exploration only after solving problems on Earth. But research for space has led to inventions used in medicine and everyday life.” What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo agree that Earth’s problems come first
2. BTo explain how rockets are built
3. CTo show that space research also benefits Earth
4. DTo argue that space travel should end