उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

Clara Barton was a nurse during the American Civil War. She cared for wounded soldiers on the battlefield. Later, in 1881, she founded the American Red Cross. What did Clara Barton found?

1. AThe American Red Cross
2. BA hospital for children in New York
3. CThe first nursing school in America
4. DA medical school for women doctors

Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the sky. Thunder is the sound made when lightning heats the air very quickly. What makes the sound of thunder?

1. ALightning heating the air very quickly
2. BRain hitting the ground very hard
3. CClouds bumping into each other
4. DStrong wind blowing through trees

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. BA word for melted rock
3. CThe name of a mountain in Greece
4. DThe name of a Roman god of fire

In 1928 Alexander Fleming returned from holiday and noticed that mould had grown on one of his bacteria dishes. Around the mould, the bacteria had died. This led to the discovery of penicillin. What led Fleming to discover penicillin?

1. AHe found penicillin in a book while on holiday.
2. BHe noticed that bacteria near a mould had died.
3. CHe tested many chemicals on bacteria in 1928.
4. DHe was trying to grow mould on purpose.

The author writes: “Some people say reading on screens is just as good as reading on paper. However, several studies suggest that readers remember long texts slightly better on paper.” What is the author’s point?

1. AReading has no effect on memory at all.
2. BPeople always remember more from screens.
3. CPaper may help people remember long texts.
4. DScreens should never be used for reading.

“Tomás has worked as a paramedic for ten years. He says the hardest part of the job is not the long hours but telling families bad news.” What does Tomás find hardest about his job?

1. ADriving the ambulance at night
2. BLearning new medical skills
3. CGiving bad news to families
4. DWorking long hours

“The pain reliever starts working within 30 minutes. Its effects last about 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.” A patient takes the first dose at 8 a.m. If the patient takes each next dose only when the previous one wears off, at what time would the third dose be taken?

1. A8 p.m.
2. B4 p.m.
3. C6 p.m.
4. D2 p.m.

“Some critics call the festival a waste of money. Yet last year it brought 20 000 visitors to town, and local hotels and restaurants had their busiest week of the year.” Which claim does the evidence mainly support?

1. AHotels lose money during the festival.
2. BThe festival costs too much to run.
3. CThe festival benefits local businesses.
4. DThe festival should be held every week.