उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. It stretches across much of northern Africa. Very little rain falls there, and daytime temperatures can be extremely high. Where is the Sahara?

1. AIn South America
2. BIn southern Asia
3. CIn northern Europe
4. DIn northern Africa

A bus route sign reads: “Route 7: Station – Hospital – Library – Park. Buses every 20 minutes.” Which stop comes right after the hospital?

1. APark
2. BLibrary
3. CMarket
4. DStation

Koalas live in eastern Australia. They eat mainly the leaves of eucalyptus trees and sleep for many hours each day. What do koalas mainly eat?

1. AGrass and seeds
2. BSmall insects and worms
3. CEucalyptus leaves
4. DBamboo shoots

“Smoking harms almost every organ in the body. It raises the risk of lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. Quitting at any age brings health benefits.” What is the author’s main message?

1. ASmoking is harmful, and quitting helps at any age.
2. BQuitting smoking is helpful only for young people.
3. CSmoking affects the lungs but no other organs.
4. DOnly older people are harmed by smoking.

“Before the nurse entered the isolation room, she put on a gown, gloves and a mask. When she left, she removed them and washed her hands.” What is the most likely reason for these steps?

1. ATo keep the patient warm and comfortable
2. BTo keep her uniform clean for lunch
3. CTo follow a dress code for visitors
4. DTo prevent the spread of infection

“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. BEat more fruit, vegetables and whole grains.
3. CAvoid all fluids for several hours after meals.
4. DRest in bed as much as possible every day.

Passage A: “The museum should be free so everyone can enjoy it.” Passage B: “If the museum is free, it may not have money to care for its collection.” What concern does Passage B raise?

1. AThe museum’s opening hours on Sundays
2. BThe quality of the museum’s café
3. CToo many visitors breaking the rules
4. DFunding for upkeep of the collection

“The writer calls the new shopping centre ‘a concrete monster that swallowed the town’s last green field’.” What is the writer’s attitude toward the shopping centre?

1. ANeutral and factual
2. BStrongly negative
3. CVery enthusiastic
4. DMildly positive