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

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

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

Many birds fly south in the autumn. They travel to warmer places where food is easier to find. In the spring, they return north to build nests and raise their young. Why do many birds fly south in the autumn?

1. ATo find cooler places to rest
2. BTo build nests and raise their young
3. CTo find food more easily in warmer places
4. DTo escape from larger birds that hunt them

Tomás wanted to grow tomatoes. First, he planted the seeds in small pots indoors. When the plants were 15 cm tall, he moved them outside into the garden. Finally, he tied the stems to sticks so they would not fall over. What did Tomás do first?

1. AHe planted seeds in small pots indoors.
2. BHe tied the stems to sticks.
3. CHe moved the plants into the garden.
4. DHe bought young tomato plants at a garden market.

Instructions for a blood pressure monitor: “Sit quietly for five minutes. Rest your arm on a table at heart level. Do not talk during the reading.” Which action would go against these instructions?

1. AResting the arm on a table at heart level
2. BSitting quietly for five minutes beforehand
3. CKeeping completely still and silent during the reading
4. DChatting with a friend while the cuff inflates

“Before you start the exam, read all the instructions. Write your name on every page. Answer the questions in any order, but show all your work.” Which action is allowed by the instructions?

1. AAnswering question 5 before question 1
2. BSkipping the instructions to save time
3. CWriting your name on the first page only
4. DWriting only the final answers without work

“Ms. Brown reminded the class that the library books were due back on Monday. On Monday morning, half the class arrived without their books.” What can be concluded?

1. ASome students forgot the reminder.
2. BMs. Brown forgot to tell the class.
3. CAll the books were returned early.
4. DThe library was closed on Monday.

“I trust this brand because it is the most reliable, and I know it is the most reliable because I trust it.” What is wrong with this reasoning?

1. AIt uses too many statistics to be clear.
2. BIt goes in a circle without real evidence.
3. CIt compares two different brands unfairly.
4. DIt relies on an expert’s opinion.

The author writes: “A balanced breakfast improves concentration, and most of our pupils who skip breakfast struggle in morning lessons. The school should therefore offer a free breakfast club.” Which statement, if true, would most weaken this argument?

1. AMorning lessons begin at nine o’clock.
2. BSome teachers also skip breakfast at home.
3. CPupils who skip breakfast would not attend a club.
4. DBreakfast foods are already sold in many local shops.