Arbeitsblatt Leseverständnis (Aufnahmeprüfungen) mit Lösungen

Some plants, like the cactus, store water in their thick stems. This helps them survive in deserts, where rain may not fall for months. How do cactus plants survive in the desert?

1. AThey store water in their thick stems.
2. BThey lose their thick stems in the hot summer.
3. CThey need rain every day.
4. DThey grow only near rivers.

Butterflies begin life as caterpillars. A caterpillar eats leaves and grows quickly. Then it forms a hard case called a chrysalis, and inside it changes into a butterfly. What is the case called?

1. AA cocoon
2. BA chrysalis
3. CA nest
4. DA shell

An allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts to something that is usually harmless, such as pollen, dust or certain foods. Common signs include sneezing, itching and a rash. Which is given as an example of something that can cause an allergy?

1. APollen
2. BSunshine
3. CWater
4. DOxygen

“Smoking harms almost every organ in the body. It raises the risk of lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. Quitting at any age brings health benefits.” What is the author’s main message?

1. ASmoking is harmful, and quitting helps at any age.
2. BSmoking affects the lungs but no other organs.
3. CQuitting smoking is helpful only for young people.
4. DOnly older people are harmed by smoking.

“Dear residents, the lift (elevator) in Block A will be out of service from Monday to Wednesday. We apologise for the inconvenience. Residents who need help with heavy items may call the caretaker.” What is the main purpose of the message?

1. ATo introduce a new caretaker
2. BTo announce that Block A is closing for good
3. CTo inform residents about the lift and offer help
4. DTo ask residents to repair the lift themselves

“Water covers about 71 percent of Earth’s surface. Most of that water is salt water in the oceans. Only a small share is fresh water, and much of it is frozen in ice caps and glaciers.” What can you conclude from the passage?

1. AWater covers less than half of Earth’s surface.
2. BIce caps hold most of the salt water on Earth.
3. CFresh liquid water is only a small part of Earth’s water.
4. DMost of Earth’s water is fresh and easy to drink.

“Jon shoved his hands in his pockets and kicked a stone along the path. ‘Fine,’ he muttered, ‘I didn’t want to play anyway.’” What do Jon’s words and actions suggest?

1. AHe is excited to go home early.
2. BHe is happy for the other players.
3. CHe is disappointed but hiding it.
4. DHe truly never wanted to play.

“Hannah had always been the first to raise her hand. Since the accident, she sat at the back of the room and rarely spoke.” What does the contrast suggest?

1. AThe accident changed Hannah’s behaviour.
2. BHannah was always shy and quiet.
3. CHannah moved to a new school after the accident.
4. DHannah enjoyed sitting at the back.