Arbeitsblatt Leseverständnis (Aufnahmeprüfungen) mit Lösungen

“The audience burst into applause when the young violinist finished her solo.” What does “applause” mean?

1. ALoud laughter at a joke
2. BSilence after a sad song
3. CClapping to show approval
4. DShouting loudly to complain

“Ellie’s room was a mess. Clothes covered the floor, books were piled on the bed and her shoes were under the desk.” What is the main idea?

1. AEllie’s room was untidy.
2. BEllie had many shoes.
3. CEllie read in bed.
4. DEllie had moved house.

Hummingbirds are tiny birds that can hover in the air like helicopters. They beat their wings very fast and can even fly backwards. What special ability of hummingbirds is mentioned?

1. ASwimming underwater
2. BFlying backwards
3. CRunning very fast on land
4. DTalking like people

“The novel follows a young doctor in a small mountain town. Over one winter, she learns as much from her patients as they learn from her.” What is the most likely theme?

1. AWinter is the worst season of the year.
2. BDoctors should live in large cities.
3. CMountains are dangerous in winter.
4. DLearning goes both ways.

“By the end of the first week, Aisha had memorised the names of all thirty children in her class. By the end of the month, she knew which of them liked maths and which loved drawing.” What can you infer about Aisha?

1. AShe is a nurse checking the health of the children.
2. BShe is a new pupil who keeps forgetting names.
3. CShe is a parent helping out at the school for one day.
4. DShe is a teacher who takes an interest in her pupils.

“After weeks of practice, Mei could finally play the whole piece without looking at the music.” What does “finally” suggest?

1. AShe played it for the last time.
2. BShe learned it on the first day.
3. CIt took her a long time to succeed.
4. DShe gave up the piano after that.

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

The author writes: “For many years, doctors advised long bed rest for a strained back. Later research found that staying gently active usually helps people recover sooner.” What is the author mainly showing?

1. AMedical advice can change as new evidence appears.
2. BResearch on back pain is no longer needed.
3. CDoctors are usually wrong about back pain.
4. DLong bed rest is still the best cure.