Lembaran kerja Kefahaman bacaan (peperiksaan kemasukan) dengan jawapan

“The ancient castle stood on a hill overlooking the village.” Which word means the same as “ancient” in this sentence?

1. AVery small
2. BVery old
3. CVery modern
4. DVery tall

The instructions on a box of tissues say: “Pull one tissue from the slot at the top. The next tissue will pop up automatically.” What happens after you pull out one tissue?

1. AThe box must be opened again.
2. BThe tissues fall out the bottom.
3. CThe next tissue pops up on its own.
4. DThe slot closes automatically.

Magnets attract objects made of iron, such as nails and paper clips. They do not attract wood, plastic or paper. Which object would a magnet attract?

1. AAn iron nail
2. BA sheet of paper
3. CA wooden spoon
4. DA plastic cup

“The hikers had planned to reach the summit by noon. But when dark clouds gathered and the wind grew stronger, the leader turned the group around.” Why did the leader turn the group around?

1. AThe leader wanted to arrive before noon.
2. BThe weather was becoming dangerous.
3. CThe hikers were too hungry to go on.
4. DThe group had already reached the top.

“Unlike frogs, which have smooth, moist skin, toads usually have dry, bumpy skin. Toads also tend to spend more time on land.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo compare frogs and toads
2. BTo explain how frogs breathe
3. CTo describe where toads lay eggs
4. DTo argue that toads make good pets

“The lungs contain millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli. Here, oxygen passes into the blood, and carbon dioxide passes out to be breathed away.” What happens in the alveoli?

1. AFood is broken down into nutrients.
2. BAir is warmed before reaching the nose.
3. CBlood cells are made from bone marrow.
4. DOxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.

Some scientists argue that the dinosaurs died out because a huge asteroid struck Earth. Others point to massive volcanic eruptions that changed the climate. Many now think both events played a part. Which statement best describes the passage?

1. AIt argues that the dinosaurs never existed.
2. BIt describes the daily life of the dinosaurs.
3. CIt presents competing explanations and a combined view.
4. DIt proves that only the asteroid caused the extinction.

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