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

“The audience burst into applause when the young violinist finished her solo.” What does “applause” mean?

1. AShouting loudly to complain
2. BSilence after a sad song
3. CClapping to show approval
4. DLoud laughter at a joke

A parking sign reads: “No parking 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. Parking allowed at all times on weekends.” When may a driver park here?

1. AOn a Friday at 9 a.m.
2. BOn a Saturday at noon
3. COn a Wednesday at 3 p.m.
4. DOn a Monday at 10 a.m.

To make a cup of tea, first boil the water. Next, put a tea bag in the cup and pour the hot water over it. Let it steep for three to five minutes, then remove the bag and add milk if you like. Which step comes immediately before removing the tea bag?

1. ABoiling the water
2. BLetting the tea steep for three to five minutes
3. CAdding milk
4. DPutting the tea bag in the cup

The author writes: “Every student should learn basic first aid. A few simple skills, such as how to help someone who is choking, can save a life.” What is the author’s purpose?

1. ATo describe the history of first aid training
2. BTo persuade readers that students should learn first aid
3. CTo explain how to treat a broken bone
4. DTo entertain readers with a story about choking

“Jess studied the map carefully, then folded it and set off down the left-hand trail without hesitating.” What does “without hesitating” suggest?

1. AShe was lost and confused.
2. BShe had never seen a map.
3. CShe was sure which way to go.
4. DShe secretly wanted to go back home.

“Kim read the email twice, set her phone down and stared out of the window. Then she picked up the phone again and began to type a long reply, deleting each sentence before she finished it.” What is Kim most likely feeling?

1. AToo tired to read it
2. BDelighted by the news
3. CBored by the email
4. DUnsure how to respond

“The writer describes the city at rush hour as ‘a river of cars that hardly moved’.” What does this metaphor suggest?

1. AThe traffic was heavy and slow.
2. BThe road was flooded with water.
3. CThe cars were moving very fast.
4. DThe city has many bridges.