Arbeitsblatt Leseverständnis (Aufnahmeprüfungen) mit Lösungen

“Jake gobbled his lunch in two minutes so he could get back to the football game.” What does “gobbled” mean?

1. AThrew it away
2. BAte very quickly
3. CAte very slowly
4. DShared with friends

“Grandma’s soup warmed us up on the snowy day. We each had two bowls and asked for the recipe.” What did the family think of the soup?

1. AThey did not want to finish it.
2. BThey thought it was too hot.
3. CThey liked it a lot.
4. DThey found it too salty to eat.

Rosa wanted to buy a new bike. She saved her pocket money for six months and also earned money by walking her neighbour’s dog. How did Rosa get money for the bike?

1. ASaving pocket money and walking a dog
2. BBorrowing money from her neighbour
3. CSelling her old bike at a market
4. DAsking her parents to pay for it

“The storm knocked down power lines across the county. Schools closed, and many families spent the night by candlelight.” What was the effect of the fallen power lines?

1. AThe storm became stronger.
2. BSchools opened earlier the next day.
3. CFamilies bought new power lines.
4. DMany homes had no electricity.

Some people think that a cold is caused by being out in cold weather. Colds are actually caused by viruses. People may catch more colds in winter because they spend more time indoors, close to others. According to the passage, why might colds be more common in winter?

1. APeople spend more time indoors near others.
2. BPeople drink less water in the winter months.
3. CCold weather itself causes the virus to grow.
4. DViruses cannot survive in warm weather at all.

The author says: “Some argue that homework is a waste of time. Yet research shows that a moderate amount of homework can improve test scores for older students.” How does the author respond to the argument against homework?

1. ABy presenting research that supports some homework
2. BBy agreeing that homework is a waste of time
3. CBy ignoring the argument completely
4. DBy telling a personal story about homework from school

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

The author writes: “Some readers may find these figures alarming. Over the past decade, the number of nurses aged over 55 has doubled, while the number entering the profession has stayed flat.” What problem is the author most likely pointing to?

1. AA decrease in the number of hospitals
2. BNurses working too few hours each week
3. CToo many young people becoming nurses at the same time
4. DA possible future shortage of nurses as many retire