Lembaran kerja Kefahaman bacaan (peperiksaan kemasukan) dengan jawapan

Exercise makes the heart beat faster. This sends more blood and oxygen to the muscles that are working. Why does the heart beat faster during exercise?

1. ATo help the body fall asleep
2. BTo cool down the skin quickly
3. CTo slow down breathing
4. DTo send more oxygen to working muscles

An allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts to something that is usually harmless, such as pollen, dust or certain foods. Common signs include sneezing, itching and a rash. Which is given as an example of something that can cause an allergy?

1. AWater
2. BSunshine
3. CPollen
4. DOxygen

A doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to sounds inside the body, such as the heartbeat and breathing. What is a stethoscope used for?

1. AMeasuring a patient’s temperature
2. BListening to sounds inside the body
3. CLooking inside a patient’s ears
4. DTaking a blood sample

Falls are a common cause of injury in older adults. Removing loose rugs, adding bright lights on stairs and installing grab bars in the bathroom can make a home safer. What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo describe the design of modern bathrooms
2. BTo argue that older adults need carers
3. CTo suggest ways to prevent falls at home
4. DTo explain how bones heal after a fall

Jordan studied every evening for two weeks and made flashcards of the hardest terms. On the day of the exam, he walked out of the room smiling. What can you infer about Jordan?

1. AHe studied only the night before.
2. BHe did not take the exam.
3. CHe felt that the exam went well.
4. DHe forgot all the terms.

A clinic newsletter states: “Starting next month, patients can request repeat prescriptions online. Requests will be ready to collect within two working days.” If a patient submits a request online on Monday, when is the prescription most likely ready?

1. ANext month
2. BThe following Monday
3. CBy Wednesday
4. DLater the same day

“Ten patients tried a new sleep app. Eight said they slept better. The app company now claims: ‘Proven to cure insomnia!’” Why is the claim not justified?

1. ASleep apps cannot be used by patients at home.
2. BThe app should have been tested on one patient.
3. CTen self-reports without a comparison group prove little.
4. DEight out of ten is less than half of the patients.

“Luis looked at his watch, then at the long queue, then at his watch again. Finally, he sighed, stepped out of the line and walked to the self-service machine.” What most likely motivated Luis?

1. AHe wanted to talk to the cashier.
2. BHe enjoyed waiting in queues.
3. CHe had forgotten his wallet.
4. DHe was short of time.