Arbeitsblatt Leseverständnis (Aufnahmeprüfungen) mit Lösungen

“Sara loves to read. For example, she finishes two or three books every week.” What does the phrase “For example” show?

1. AThe second sentence disagrees with the first.
2. BThe writer is about to end the story here.
3. CAn example supporting the first sentence follows.
4. DA different opinion is about to be given.

Dolphins are mammals, not fish. They breathe air through a blowhole on top of their heads and must come to the surface to breathe. Mother dolphins feed their young with milk. Which detail shows that dolphins are mammals?

1. AThey live in the ocean.
2. BThey have smooth skin, fins and a strong tail.
3. CMothers feed their young with milk.
4. DThey swim very fast.

We blink many times every minute. Blinking spreads tears across the eye, which keeps it moist and washes away dust. Why do we blink?

1. ATo help us see colours better
2. BTo stop us from falling asleep during the day
3. CTo make our eyes stronger
4. DTo keep the eyes moist and clean

“Eating more fibre, drinking water and being active can help prevent constipation.” Which advice would the author most likely give?

1. AEat mainly white bread and cheese.
2. BRest in bed as much as possible every day.
3. CAvoid all fluids for several hours after meals.
4. DEat more fruit, vegetables and whole grains.

The river flooded after a week of heavy rain. Water covered the main road, so the town closed it and set up a detour through the hills. What caused the town to close the main road?

1. ARepairs being made in the hills
2. BFlood water covering the main road
3. CA traffic accident on the detour
4. DSnow falling during the week

Frogs begin life as eggs laid in water. The eggs hatch into tadpoles, which have tails and breathe with gills. Over several weeks, tadpoles grow legs, lose their tails and develop lungs. How is the passage mainly organised?

1. AIn time order, describing stages of growth
2. BAs a comparison of two different animals
3. CAs a problem followed by a solution
4. DAs an argument for and against

“Discharge note: Walk for 10 minutes three times a day in week 1. Increase to 20 minutes three times a day in week 2. Avoid lifting anything heavier than 5 kg (about 11 lb) for 6 weeks.” Which activity is allowed in week 2?

1. AWalking 60 minutes without a rest
2. BCarrying a 10 kg bag of shopping
3. CWalking 20 minutes three times a day
4. DLifting a 7 kg box onto a shelf

A report states: “Since the hospital began offering flu vaccines to all staff, staff sick days in winter have fallen by a third. Other hospitals in the region did not see this drop.” Why is the second sentence important?

1. AIt proves that the vaccine prevents all winter illnesses in staff.
2. BIt shows that other hospitals also offered the vaccine.
3. CIt shows that sick days rose at this hospital.
4. DIt makes a general winter change an unlikely cause.