Lembaran kerja Kefahaman bacaan (peperiksaan kemasukan) dengan jawapan

Dolphins are mammals, not fish. They breathe air through a blowhole on top of their heads and must come to the surface to breathe. Mother dolphins feed their young with milk. Which detail shows that dolphins are mammals?

1. AMothers feed their young with milk.
2. BThey have smooth skin, fins and a strong tail.
3. CThey live in the ocean.
4. DThey swim very fast.

“Jake gobbled his lunch in two minutes so he could get back to the football game.” What does “gobbled” mean?

1. AThrew it away
2. BShared with friends
3. CAte very slowly
4. DAte very quickly

A label on a jar of jam reads: “Once opened, keep in the fridge and use within 4 weeks.” Where should the jam be kept after opening?

1. AIn the freezer only
2. BOn a sunny windowsill
3. CIn a warm cupboard
4. DIn the fridge

An advertisement says: “Everyone is switching to SparkleSmile toothpaste. Don’t be the only one left behind!” Which technique is the advertisement using?

1. AComparing the price with other toothpastes
2. BDescribing the ingredients in detail
3. CQuoting a dentist’s expert advice
4. DUrging people to follow the crowd

“After weeks of practice, Mei could finally play the whole piece without looking at the music.” What does “finally” suggest?

1. AShe learned it on the first day.
2. BShe played it for the last time.
3. CShe gave up the piano after that.
4. DIt took her a long time to succeed.

The new medication reduced headaches in 70 percent of patients in the trial. However, 15 percent of patients reported stomach upset. What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo point out a drawback of the medication
2. BTo explain how the trial was done
3. CTo give another benefit of the medication
4. DTo compare it with a different drug

“The old bookshop had survived two wars and a fire. When a huge chain store opened across the street, people expected it to close. Instead, loyal customers organised a reading club there, and sales rose.” What is the central idea?

1. AChain stores always close small bookshops.
2. BReading clubs are popular only in large cities.
3. CThe bookshop was badly damaged by the chain store.
4. DCommunity support helped the bookshop survive.

“The new manager listened to every complaint, thanked staff for raising them and posted a list of changes the following week.” What can be inferred about the manager?

1. AThe manager ignores what staff have to say.
2. BThe manager posted the list without listening.
3. CThe manager takes staff concerns seriously.
4. DThe manager wants to replace all the staff.