Lembaran kerja Kefahaman bacaan (peperiksaan kemasukan) dengan jawapan

“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. BExcited
3. CReady and eager
4. DCareless

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

Butterflies begin life as caterpillars. A caterpillar eats leaves and grows quickly. Then it forms a hard case called a chrysalis, and inside it changes into a butterfly. What is the case called?

1. AA chrysalis
2. BA cocoon
3. CA shell
4. DA nest

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

“The word ‘hydrate’ comes from the Greek word ‘hydor’, meaning water. To hydrate is to supply with water.” What does “dehydrated” most likely mean?

1. AFull of fresh water
2. BVery afraid of water
3. CCompletely covered with water
4. DLacking enough water

“Handwashing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in hospitals,” says a training manual. What would the manual most likely recommend next?

1. AWearing the same gloves for all patients
2. BWashing hands only at the end of each shift
3. CAvoiding soap to protect the skin
4. DWashing hands before and after patient contact

The author writes: “Our survey found that 9 out of 10 dentists recommend chewing gum.” The survey was paid for by a chewing gum company and asked only 10 dentists. Why should a reader be cautious about this claim?

1. ADentists know little about teeth.
2. BThe survey should have asked only one dentist.
3. CChewing gum is not sold in most countries.
4. DThe sample is tiny and the sponsor has an interest.

“The phone rang at 3 a.m. Lena’s heart pounded as she reached for it, already imagining the worst.” What does the author suggest by “already imagining the worst”?

1. ALena was excited about a surprise.
2. BLena expected bad news.
3. CLena was annoyed by a wrong number.
4. DLena knew who was calling.