Lembaran kerja Kefahaman bacaan (peperiksaan kemasukan) dengan jawapan

Ben woke up late. He jumped out of bed, put on his clothes and ran to the bus stop without eating. Why did Ben not eat breakfast?

1. AHe was feeling too sick to eat that morning.
2. BHe was in a hurry because he woke up late.
3. CHe had already eaten at a friend’s house.
4. DHe did not like the food in the kitchen.

“The sun was setting over the desert, and the camels rested near a small pool of water surrounded by palm trees.” What is the setting of this sentence?

1. AA snowy mountain at night
2. BA desert in the evening
3. CA beach at midday
4. DA forest at sunrise

“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. AUnwilling
2. BReady and eager
3. CExcited
4. DCareless

“Maria ran to the window every time a car passed. At last, a red truck pulled into the driveway, and she rushed to the door shouting, ‘Dad’s home!’” What can you infer?

1. AMaria did not know who owned the red truck outside.
2. BMaria wanted the car to go away.
3. CMaria was afraid of the red truck.
4. DMaria had been waiting eagerly for her father.

“When you have a cold, the lining of your nose swells and makes more mucus. This is why your nose feels blocked.” What causes the blocked feeling in your nose?

1. ACold air in the nose
2. BSwelling and extra mucus
3. CSneezing too often in the day
4. DToo much sleep at night

“It’s just a scratch,” said Max, though his knee was bleeding badly and he could hardly stand. What does this suggest about Max?

1. AHe is playing down how badly he is hurt.
2. BHe wants everyone to worry about him.
3. CHe did not notice that he had fallen over.
4. DHe is not really injured at all.

“Many people think nurses simply follow doctors’ orders. In reality, nurses assess patients, plan care, teach families and often notice early warning signs before anyone else.” What is the author’s main purpose?

1. ATo explain how doctors give orders
2. BTo challenge a narrow view of nursing
3. CTo describe how to become a nurse
4. DTo argue that doctors are unnecessary

The author writes: “Since the city put up speed cameras, the number of crashes has fallen. The cameras also earned the city a lot of money in fines. Critics say this proves the cameras are only about money.” Why is the critics’ conclusion weak?

1. AThe cameras did not collect any money at all.
2. BCrashes increased after the cameras went up.
3. CEarning money does not rule out improving safety.
4. DThe critics do not live in the city.