Arbeitsblatt Leseverständnis (Aufnahmeprüfungen) mit Lösungen

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 is found under the ocean
3. COne that is quiet but could erupt again
4. DOne that will never erupt again

Ice melts when it is heated, turning into liquid water. If the water is heated more, it boils and turns into a gas called water vapour. What does water turn into when it boils?

1. ASea salt crystals
2. BWater vapour
3. CLiquid oil
4. DIce

The human eye has a coloured part called the iris. In the middle of the iris is a black opening called the pupil, which lets light into the eye. What does the pupil do?

1. AIt keeps dust out of the eye.
2. BIt moves tears across the eye.
3. CIt gives the eye its colour.
4. DIt lets light pass into the eye.

“The nurse spoke softly, held the boy’s hand and explained each step before she gave the injection.” Which word best describes the nurse’s manner?

1. ABored
2. BRushed
3. CStrict
4. DGentle

“Tara volunteered to stay late, helped a new colleague with her first report and never complained about the extra work.” Which word best describes Tara?

1. ASelfish
2. BHelpful
3. CRude
4. DLazy

The author writes: “Some people say reading on screens is just as good as reading on paper. However, several studies suggest that readers remember long texts slightly better on paper.” What is the author’s point?

1. AScreens should never be used for reading.
2. BReading has no effect on memory at all.
3. CPaper may help people remember long texts.
4. DPeople always remember more from screens.

The author writes: “Since the city put up speed cameras, the number of crashes has fallen. The cameras also earned the city a lot of money in fines. Critics say this proves the cameras are only about money.” Why is the critics’ conclusion weak?

1. AThe cameras did not collect any money at all.
2. BEarning money does not rule out improving safety.
3. CCrashes increased after the cameras went up.
4. DThe critics do not live in the city.

A safety leaflet says: “Store all medicines out of the reach of children. Keep them in their original containers so that the label and instructions stay with them.” Which practice follows BOTH pieces of advice?

1. ATablets in an unlabelled jar on a high shelf
2. BOriginal bottles kept in a high, locked cabinet
3. COriginal bottles left on a low kitchen table
4. DTablets loose in a handbag on the floor