Arbeitsblatt Leseverständnis (Aufnahmeprüfungen) mit Lösungen

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

The word “volcano” comes from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. A volcano is an opening in Earth’s crust through which melted rock, ash and gases escape. Where does the word “volcano” come from?

1. AA scientist who studied ash
2. BThe name of a mountain in Greece
3. CA word for melted rock
4. DThe name of a Roman god of fire

When a hedgehog is frightened, it rolls into a tight ball. Its sharp spines then stick out in all directions, protecting its soft belly. What does a hedgehog do when it is frightened?

1. AIt climbs a tree.
2. BIt runs into water.
3. CIt calls loudly.
4. DIt rolls into a ball.

“I can’t believe they cancelled the concert again,” Mia sighed, throwing the tickets on the table. “That’s the third time this year.” What is Mia’s tone?

1. AGrateful
2. BAmused
3. CFrustrated
4. DHopeful and calm

“Many people think bats are blind. In fact, bats can see, and many species also use echolocation, sending out sounds and listening for the echoes, to find their way in the dark.” What is echolocation, according to the passage?

1. ASeeing clearly in complete darkness
2. BUsing echoes of sounds to find the way
3. CFlying in large groups at night
4. DSmelling food from far away

A notice in the staff room reads: “The parking lot will be repaved on Tuesday. Staff should park in the overflow lot on Elm Street. Shuttle buses will run every 10 minutes from 6 a.m.” What is the main purpose of the notice?

1. ATo explain why the parking lot is being repaved
2. BTo announce a new shuttle bus route to the city
3. CTo tell staff where to park during the repaving
4. DTo ask staff to work an extra shift on Tuesday

A medicine label reads: “Take 1 capsule every 8 hours. Do not take with milk or antacids. Finish the full course even if you feel better.” A patient feels well after 3 days of a 7-day course. What should the patient do?

1. ATake the remaining capsules all at once with milk.
2. BTake one capsule a day for the rest of the week.
3. CStop taking the capsules because the symptoms are gone.
4. DKeep taking the capsules until the course is finished.

The author writes: “A famous actor says she uses Glow cream every day, so it must be good for your skin.” Why is this weak evidence?

1. AActors never use skin cream.
2. BThe actor did not say how often she used it.
3. CFame is not expertise in skin care.
4. DSkin cream can only be sold by doctors.