Lista de exercícios de Compreensão de leitura (provas de admissão) com respostas

A glossary is a list of important words and their meanings, usually found at the back of a book. A student reading a biology textbook does not know the word “osmosis”. Where could she find its meaning quickly?

1. AOn the copyright page
2. BIn the glossary
3. COn the title page
4. DIn the table of contents

Polar bears live in the Arctic. Their thick fur and a layer of fat keep them warm in freezing temperatures. They hunt seals on the sea ice. What do polar bears mainly hunt?

1. ASeals
2. BReindeer
3. CSalmon
4. DPenguins

Camels can go for many days without drinking. When they do find water, they can drink a very large amount in a short time. Their hump stores fat, not water. What does a camel’s hump store?

1. AMilk
2. BWater
3. CAir
4. DFat

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

“The coach had a rule: no phones at practice. When Jamie’s phone buzzed during drills, the coach simply held out his hand.” What did the coach most likely want?

1. AJamie to shake his hand
2. BJamie to leave practice early
3. CJamie to call someone back
4. DJamie to hand over the phone

“Many people think bats are blind. In fact, bats can see, and many species also use echolocation, sending out sounds and listening for the echoes, to find their way in the dark.” What is echolocation, according to the passage?

1. ASeeing clearly in complete darkness
2. BUsing echoes of sounds to find the way
3. CSmelling food from far away
4. DFlying in large groups at night

The author writes: “Since the hospital started a quiet hour from 2 to 3 p.m., patients report sleeping better. However, the survey asked only patients on one ward, during one week.” What does the second sentence do?

1. AIt proves it works on every ward.
2. BIt shows patients slept worse.
3. CIt limits how far the result can be applied.
4. DIt explains why the quiet hour started.

“The village had relied on fishing for centuries. When the fish stocks collapsed, young people moved to the cities, the school closed, and only the old harbour remained busy with memories.” What is the tone of the passage?

1. AFunny and light-hearted
2. BSad and reflective
3. CCheerful and excited
4. DAngry and accusing