Arbeitsblatt Leseverständnis (Aufnahmeprüfungen) mit Lösungen

Drinking enough water helps the body control its temperature. Water also carries nutrients to cells and removes waste through the kidneys. Many adults need about two litres of fluid a day, and more in hot weather. According to the passage, how does water help remove waste?

1. ABy lowering the temperature of the cells
2. BThrough the skin only
3. CBy carrying nutrients to cells
4. DThrough the kidneys

The giant panda eats mostly bamboo. An adult can spend up to 14 hours a day eating, because bamboo provides little energy. Pandas live in mountain forests in central China. Why do pandas spend so many hours eating?

1. APandas live in cold mountains.
2. BBamboo is hard to find in China.
3. CBamboo provides little energy.
4. DPandas eat many different foods.

Seahorses are unusual fish. The female lays her eggs in a pouch on the male’s belly, and the male carries them until they hatch. Which seahorse carries the eggs until they hatch?

1. ABoth parents in turn
2. BThe female
3. CThe male
4. DNeither parent

“The bridge was closed for repairs. As a result, drivers had to take a longer route into the city.” What relationship does “As a result” show?

1. ACause and effect
2. BContrast
3. CComparison
4. DTime order or sequence

“Before you start the exam, read all the instructions. Write your name on every page. Answer the questions in any order, but show all your work.” Which action is allowed by the instructions?

1. ASkipping the instructions to save time
2. BAnswering question 5 before question 1
3. CWriting only the final answers without work
4. DWriting your name on the first page only

A medicine label reads: “Take one tablet twice daily with food. Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel drowsy. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.” What can you infer from the label?

1. AThe medicine must be taken on an empty stomach.
2. BThe medicine may cause drowsiness.
3. CThe medicine is safe to mix with alcohol.
4. DThe medicine should be taken once a day.

A report says: “In 2020, the clinic saw 400 patients with asthma. In 2023, it saw 600.” Which conclusion is best supported?

1. AThe clinic saw 50 percent more asthma patients in 2023.
2. BThe clinic’s treatment of asthma has become worse.
3. CAsthma has become more common nationwide.
4. DThe clinic saw twice as many asthma patients in 2023.

The author writes: “Our survey found that 9 out of 10 dentists recommend chewing gum.” The survey was paid for by a chewing gum company and asked only 10 dentists. Why should a reader be cautious about this claim?

1. AThe sample is tiny and the sponsor has an interest.
2. BChewing gum is not sold in most countries.
3. CDentists know little about teeth.
4. DThe survey should have asked only one dentist.