Arbeitsblatt Leseverständnis (Aufnahmeprüfungen) mit Lösungen

Many people think goldfish have a memory of only three seconds. In fact, studies have shown that goldfish can remember things for months and can even be trained to respond to sounds. What does the passage say about goldfish?

1. AThey cannot learn anything at all.
2. BThey can remember things for three seconds only.
3. CThey forget sounds very quickly.
4. DThey can remember things for months.

Ben woke up late. He jumped out of bed, put on his clothes and ran to the bus stop without eating. Why did Ben not eat breakfast?

1. AHe was feeling too sick to eat that morning.
2. BHe was in a hurry because he woke up late.
3. CHe had already eaten at a friend’s house.
4. DHe did not like the food in the kitchen.

A pharmacy sign reads: “Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Sunday.” On which day does the pharmacy close earliest?

1. AFriday
2. BSaturday
3. CMonday
4. DWednesday

“Using phones and tablets late at night may make it harder to fall asleep. Experts suggest putting screens away about an hour before bed.” Which person is following the experts’ advice?

1. ABen, who scrolls his phone until midnight
2. BAna, who reads a paper book for the last hour
3. CCara, who watches videos on her tablet in bed
4. DDan, who plays games until he falls asleep

A footnote at the bottom of a page reads: “1. Data from the National Health Survey, 2022.” What is the purpose of the footnote?

1. ATo list the chapters of the book
2. BTo give the meaning of a difficult word
3. CTo tell the reader to turn the page
4. DTo show the source of the information

“The new staff canteen has more seats and longer opening hours. However, the prices have gone up, and some staff now bring lunch from home.” What is the most likely reason some staff bring lunch from home?

1. AThe canteen has become more expensive.
2. BThe canteen closes earlier than before.
3. CThe canteen has too few seats now.
4. DThe canteen serves only breakfast.

The passage states: “Exercise strengthens the heart. A stronger heart pumps more blood with each beat, so the resting heart rate often falls in people who train regularly.” Which conclusion follows from the passage?

1. AThe heart gets weaker with regular training.
2. BA low resting heart rate is always a sign of heart disease.
3. CExercise always raises the resting heart rate.
4. DA well-trained person may have a lower resting heart rate.

Read the two statements. Statement 1: “Walking 30 minutes a day lowers the risk of heart disease.” Statement 2: “Walking is the most enjoyable form of exercise.” Which is true?

1. ABoth statements are opinions.
2. BStatement 1 is an opinion; Statement 2 is a fact.
3. CBoth statements are proven facts.
4. DStatement 1 can be tested; Statement 2 is an opinion.