Lembaran kerja Kefahaman bacaan (peperiksaan kemasukan) dengan jawapan

Many people think goldfish have a memory of only three seconds. In fact, studies have shown that goldfish can remember things for months and can even be trained to respond to sounds. What does the passage say about goldfish?

1. AThey can remember things for three seconds only.
2. BThey forget sounds very quickly.
3. CThey cannot learn anything at all.
4. DThey can remember things for months.

“Tom was reluctant to jump into the cold lake. He stood on the edge for a long time, dipping one toe in the water.” What does “reluctant” mean?

1. AExcited
2. BUnwilling
3. CReady and eager
4. DCareless

“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 sleepy
2. BVery sad
3. CVery angry
4. DVery scared

“The council says the new bike path will reduce traffic. Local shop owners worry that losing parking spaces will mean fewer customers.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo present two views on the bike path
2. BTo explain how to build a bike path
3. CTo persuade readers to buy a bike
4. DTo describe the history of the local shops

Passage: “Coral reefs are sometimes called the rainforests of the sea.” Why might coral reefs be compared to rainforests?

1. ABoth are made mainly of tall trees.
2. BBoth are home to a great variety of life.
3. CBoth receive a lot of rain.
4. DBoth are found only on mountains.

“Scientists classify a tomato as a fruit because it develops from a flower and contains seeds. In cooking, however, it is usually treated as a vegetable.” What does the passage explain?

1. AWhy a tomato can be called both a fruit and a vegetable
2. BHow cooks remove the seeds from tomatoes
3. CHow to grow tomatoes from seeds
4. DWhy tomatoes are healthier than other fruits

“The marathon was a test of will as much as of strength. By mile 20, Ana’s legs burned, but she pictured her mother waiting at the finish line and kept going.” What does the phrase “a test of will” mean here?

1. AA written exam about running
2. BA legal document about property
3. CA test of how fast her legs are
4. DA challenge of determination

The author writes: “Teenagers today spend too much time on their phones. My nephew is always texting at dinner.” What is the main weakness of this argument?

1. AIt gives too much data about teenage phone use.
2. BIt uses a single example to judge all teenagers.
3. CIt argues that phones are useful for teenagers.
4. DIt does not say what kind of phone the nephew has.