Arbeitsblatt Leseverständnis (Aufnahmeprüfungen) mit Lösungen

Elephants use their trunks for many tasks. They breathe and smell through them, pick up food, drink water and even greet other elephants. What is the main idea of the passage?

1. AElephants drink a lot of water.
2. BAn elephant’s trunk has many uses.
3. CElephants greet one another often.
4. DElephants have a strong sense of smell.

“The baby was so tiny that she fit in the palm of her father’s hand.” What does “tiny” mean?

1. AVery small
2. BVery loud
3. CVery heavy
4. DVery sleepy

The heart is a muscle about the size of a fist. It pumps blood through the body day and night. In an adult at rest, it beats about 60 to 100 times a minute. According to the passage, how big is the heart?

1. AAbout the size of a fist
2. BAbout the size of a thumb
3. CAbout the size of a football
4. DAbout the size of a head

“The waiting room was silent except for the slow tick of the clock. Sam stared at the door, tapping his foot and checking his phone every few seconds.” How does Sam most likely feel?

1. AAnxious
2. BCalm and relaxed
3. CBored and sleepy
4. DAngry at the clock

“The hospital will introduce a new uniform colour system. Nurses will wear navy, physiotherapists green and healthcare assistants light blue. This will help patients know who is caring for them.” What is the purpose of the new system?

1. ATo make staff look more modern and smart
2. BTo help patients identify staff roles
3. CTo make uniforms cheaper to buy
4. DTo reduce the number of nurses

A medicine label reads: “Take one tablet twice daily with food. Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel drowsy. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.” What can you infer from the label?

1. AThe medicine should be taken once a day.
2. BThe medicine may cause drowsiness.
3. CThe medicine must be taken on an empty stomach.
4. DThe medicine is safe to mix with alcohol.

“The phone rang at 3 a.m. Lena’s heart pounded as she reached for it, already imagining the worst.” What does the author suggest by “already imagining the worst”?

1. ALena knew who was calling.
2. BLena was annoyed by a wrong number.
3. CLena expected bad news.
4. DLena was excited about a surprise.

“The new policy allows staff to work from home two days a week. Employees who need to see patients must still work on site every day.” Which employee can work from home under the policy?

1. AA physiotherapist treating patients
2. BA nurse who sees patients daily
3. CAn office billing clerk
4. DA doctor running daily clinics