Arbeitsblatt Leseverständnis (Aufnahmeprüfungen) mit Lösungen

Jellyfish have lived in the oceans for millions of years. They have no brain, no heart and no bones. Their bodies are mostly water. What are jellyfish bodies mostly made of?

1. AShell
2. BBone
3. CWater
4. DMuscle

Volcanoes can be active, dormant or extinct. An active volcano has erupted recently or may erupt soon. A dormant volcano has not erupted for a long time but could erupt again. An extinct volcano is not expected to erupt again. What is a dormant volcano?

1. AOne that is erupting at this moment
2. BOne that will never erupt again
3. COne that is quiet but could erupt again
4. DOne that is found under the ocean

Many animals are active at night and sleep during the day. These animals are called nocturnal. Owls, bats and foxes are examples of nocturnal animals. What does “nocturnal” mean?

1. ASleeping all winter
2. BEating only plants
3. CLiving in water
4. DActive at night

A pie chart of a family’s monthly budget shows: housing 40%, food 20%, transport 15%, savings 10%, other 15%. Which statement is true?

1. AFood and transport together exceed housing.
2. BHousing takes the largest share.
3. CSavings are the second largest share of the budget.
4. DTransport takes more than food.

“Some people think that only children need vaccines. In fact, adults also need some vaccines, such as boosters for tetanus and a yearly flu vaccine.” What is the main point?

1. ATetanus affects only children.
2. BChildren do not need vaccines.
3. CThe flu vaccine is only for children.
4. DAdults need some vaccines too.

“I can’t believe they cancelled the concert again,” Mia sighed, throwing the tickets on the table. “That’s the third time this year.” What is Mia’s tone?

1. AHopeful and calm
2. BAmused
3. CFrustrated
4. DGrateful

Some scientists argue that the dinosaurs died out because a huge asteroid struck Earth. Others point to massive volcanic eruptions that changed the climate. Many now think both events played a part. Which statement best describes the passage?

1. AIt proves that only the asteroid caused the extinction.
2. BIt argues that the dinosaurs never existed.
3. CIt presents competing explanations and a combined view.
4. DIt describes the daily life of the dinosaurs.

“It was the kind of morning that made you want to stay in bed — grey skies, steady drizzle and a cold wind rattling the windows.” What mood is the author creating?

1. AJoyful
2. BPeaceful
3. CTense
4. DGloomy