Arbeitsblatt Leseverständnis (Aufnahmeprüfungen) mit Lösungen

In autumn, squirrels bury nuts in many places to eat during winter. They do not find all of them, and some of the forgotten nuts grow into new trees. What sometimes happens to forgotten nuts?

1. AFarmers dig them up.
2. BThey turn to stone.
3. CBirds eat them.
4. DThey grow into new trees.

Tomás wanted to grow tomatoes. First, he planted the seeds in small pots indoors. When the plants were 15 cm tall, he moved them outside into the garden. Finally, he tied the stems to sticks so they would not fall over. What did Tomás do first?

1. AHe moved the plants into the garden.
2. BHe tied the stems to sticks.
3. CHe bought young tomato plants at a garden market.
4. DHe planted seeds in small pots indoors.

The word “volcano” comes from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. A volcano is an opening in Earth’s crust through which melted rock, ash and gases escape. Where does the word “volcano” come from?

1. AThe name of a Roman god of fire
2. BThe name of a mountain in Greece
3. CA word for melted rock
4. DA scientist who studied ash

A recipe says: “Preheat the oven to 180 °C. While the oven heats, mix the flour and sugar. Add the eggs and milk, stir until smooth, and pour into a greased tin.” What should be done while the oven is heating?

1. AAdd the eggs and milk
2. BGrease the oven shelves
3. CMix the flour and sugar
4. DPour the batter into the tin

“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. ACalm and relaxed
2. BBored and sleepy
3. CAnxious
4. DAngry at the clock

“Turn the oven off, then let the cake cool in the tin for ten minutes. After that, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before icing.” What should be done just before the cake is iced?

1. ALet it cool completely on a wire rack.
2. BLeave it in the tin for an hour.
3. CTurn the oven back on.
4. DPut it in the fridge for ten minutes.

“The ward needs at least one nurse for every four patients. Tonight there are 22 patients.” What is the smallest number of nurses needed?

1. A7
2. B6
3. C4
4. D5

Passage 1: “School uniforms reduce bullying because no one is teased about clothes.” Passage 2: “School uniforms limit students’ ability to express who they are.” What is the main difference between the two passages?

1. AOne gives facts while the other tells a personal story.
2. BBoth argue that uniforms should be banned.
3. COne argues for uniforms and the other against.
4. DBoth argue that uniforms cost too much.