Arbeitsblatt Leseverständnis (Aufnahmeprüfungen) mit Lösungen

Wash fresh fruit and vegetables under running water before eating them. This removes dirt and some germs. Do not use soap, because it can leave a residue. Why should you not use soap to wash fruit?

1. AIt kills all the vitamins.
2. BIt can leave a residue.
3. CIt makes fruit taste sweeter.
4. DIt does not remove any dirt.

Monarch butterflies in North America travel thousands of kilometres each autumn to spend the winter in warmer places, such as forests in Mexico. Where do many monarch butterflies spend the winter?

1. AIn deserts in Africa
2. BIn forests in Mexico
3. CIn the far north of Canada
4. DOn islands near Japan

We blink many times every minute. Blinking spreads tears across the eye, which keeps it moist and washes away dust. Why do we blink?

1. ATo stop us from falling asleep during the day
2. BTo keep the eyes moist and clean
3. CTo make our eyes stronger
4. DTo help us see colours better

The nutrition label on a cereal box lists, per serving: 120 calories, 2 g fat, 9 g sugar and 3 g fibre. The box contains 10 servings. How much sugar is in the whole box?

1. A90 g
2. B30 g
3. C9 g
4. D120 g

Passage: “Coral reefs are sometimes called the rainforests of the sea.” Why might coral reefs be compared to rainforests?

1. ABoth are found only on mountains.
2. BBoth receive a lot of rain.
3. CBoth are made mainly of tall trees.
4. DBoth are home to a great variety of life.

A notice says: “The water will be turned off in Building C from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday for pipe repairs. Please store some water in advance.” What does the notice suggest residents should do?

1. AKeep some water ready before Thursday morning.
2. BLeave Building C and stay away for the whole of Thursday.
3. CUse only bottled water until Friday night.
4. DRepair the pipes in their own apartments.

The author writes: “It is tempting to think that more vitamins are always better. Yet some vitamins, such as vitamin A, can build up in the body and become harmful in large doses.” What assumption does the author challenge?

1. AThat taking more vitamins is always healthy
2. BThat the body needs vitamins
3. CThat vitamin A is a vitamin
4. DThat vitamins are found in food

“The writer describes the old city as ‘a maze of narrow streets where every corner hides a surprise’.” What does this description suggest about the city?

1. AIt is modern, wide and well planned.
2. BIt is confusing but full of interest.
3. CIt is dangerous and best avoided by visitors.
4. DIt is boring, with nothing to see.