Lembaran kerja Kefahaman bacaan (peperiksaan kemasukan) dengan jawapan

“The puppy was curious about everything. It sniffed the shoes, poked its nose into the bag and chased a leaf across the garden.” What does “curious” mean?

1. AReady to sleep
2. BAfraid of new things
3. CEager to explore
4. DUnfriendly to people

“Amira was furious when she found that someone had taken her bike without asking. Her face turned red, and she stamped her foot.” What does “furious” mean?

1. AVery angry
2. BVery sleepy
3. CVery sad
4. DVery scared

Snakes flick their tongues in and out to pick up scents from the air. This helps them find food and sense danger. Why do snakes flick their tongues?

1. ATo cool their bodies down
2. BTo clean dust off their faces and eyes
3. CTo pick up scents from the air around them
4. DTo warn other snakes away

“Mobile clinics now travel to farming villages twice a month. Before, people had to travel three hours to the nearest doctor.” What is the main benefit of the mobile clinics?

1. AEasier access to health care
2. BLower prices for farm products
3. CFaster travel to the city
4. DMore jobs for the farmers

Wetlands such as marshes and swamps act like natural sponges. They soak up rainwater and release it slowly, which reduces flooding downstream. They also filter pollution from the water. Which sentence best summarises the passage?

1. AWetlands reduce flooding and clean water.
2. BSwamps are more useful than marshes.
3. CWetlands are found only near the ocean.
4. DWetlands cause flooding after heavy rain.

“Handwashing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in hospitals,” says a training manual. What would the manual most likely recommend next?

1. AWearing the same gloves for all patients
2. BAvoiding soap to protect the skin
3. CWashing hands only at the end of each shift
4. DWashing hands before and after patient contact

“Emma had practised her speech for weeks. When she stood before the crowd, her hands trembled, but her voice came out clear and strong.” Which statement best describes Emma at that moment?

1. AAngry at the crowd for watching her so closely
2. BUnprepared and unsure of her words
3. CNervous inside but still able to speak well
4. DCalm and completely without fear

Researchers found that people who own dogs live longer, on average, than people who do not. The author concludes that buying a dog will make a person live longer. What is the main weakness in the author’s reasoning?

1. ADogs do not live as long as their owners.
2. BThe study actually found that dog owners live shorter lives than others.
3. CThe researchers did not study any people who own dogs.
4. DA link between two things does not prove that one causes the other.