उत्तरों सहित पठन बोध (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

Last winter our town opened a new indoor pool. Since then, the number of children taking swimming lessons has doubled. What happened after the pool opened?

1. AThe town closed its outdoor pool.
2. BFewer adults went swimming.
3. CTwice as many children took swimming lessons.
4. DSwimming lessons became more expensive than before.

Bees are important for farming. As they move from flower to flower collecting nectar, they carry pollen that helps plants make fruit and seeds. How do bees help plants?

1. AThey dig the soil around the roots.
2. BThey carry pollen between flowers.
3. CThey water the plants with nectar.
4. DThey eat the insects that harm crops.

Penguins cannot fly, but they are excellent swimmers. Their wings work like flippers, and they can dive deep to catch fish. How do penguins use their wings?

1. AFor flying long distances
2. BAs flippers for swimming
3. CFor keeping their eggs warm
4. DFor digging nests in the ice

“Although the hiking trail was steep and rocky, the view from the top made the climb worthwhile.” What does the author suggest?

1. AThe view was worth the difficult climb.
2. BThe view was disappointing after the climb.
3. CThe hikers decided not to reach the top.
4. DThe trail was easy and flat all the way.

“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. AFrustrated
2. BHopeful and calm
3. CAmused
4. DGrateful

Some people think that a cold is caused by being out in cold weather. Colds are actually caused by viruses. People may catch more colds in winter because they spend more time indoors, close to others. According to the passage, why might colds be more common in winter?

1. APeople drink less water in the winter months.
2. BViruses cannot survive in warm weather at all.
3. CPeople spend more time indoors near others.
4. DCold weather itself causes the virus to grow.

A job ad says: “Wanted: nurse for night shifts. At least two years’ experience required. Must have a valid licence. Spanish speakers preferred.” Which applicant meets all the requirements?

1. ALicensed nurse with 1 year of experience, speaks Spanish
2. BNurse with 5 years’ experience, expired licence
3. CLicensed nurse with 3 years’ experience, speaks only English
4. DStudent nurse, 4 years of study, speaks Spanish

The author writes: “Many people skip the flu vaccine because they believe it can give them the flu. The injected vaccine contains no live virus, so it cannot cause the illness. Mild soreness or a low temperature for a day is a normal sign that the body is building protection.” What is the purpose of the last sentence?

1. ATo advise people to skip the vaccine if they feel unwell
2. BTo list the symptoms of severe flu
3. CTo explain that mild side effects are not the flu
4. DTo argue that the vaccine causes the flu