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. AIn the glossary
2. BOn the title page
3. COn the copyright page
4. DIn the table of contents

“Ellie’s room was a mess. Clothes covered the floor, books were piled on the bed and her shoes were under the desk.” What is the main idea?

1. AEllie’s room was untidy.
2. BEllie had moved house.
3. CEllie read in bed.
4. DEllie had many shoes.

A rainbow can appear when sunlight shines through raindrops. The drops bend the light and split it into different colours. What causes a rainbow?

1. AWind blowing the rain sideways
2. BClouds blocking the sunlight
3. CMoonlight on the sea
4. DSunlight passing through raindrops

When Rosa started her new job at the hospital, she got lost three times on the first day. By the end of the month, she was giving directions to visitors. What does the passage show about Rosa?

1. AShe often gets lost in new places.
2. BShe was given a map on her first day.
3. CShe quickly learned her way around the hospital.
4. DShe did not like her new job at the hospital and wanted to leave.

“The council says the new bike path will reduce traffic. Local shop owners worry that losing parking spaces will mean fewer customers.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo persuade readers to buy a bike
2. BTo describe the history of the local shops
3. CTo present two views on the bike path
4. DTo explain how to build a bike path

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

The author writes: “Some parents worry that letting children play outside unsupervised is dangerous. While some risks exist, outdoor play builds independence, problem-solving and physical health.” What is the author’s position?

1. AOutdoor play has no risks for children at all.
2. BParents worry too little about their children.
3. CChildren should never play outside without adults.
4. DThe benefits of outdoor play outweigh its risks.

A chart shows average daily steps: Monday 6000, Tuesday 8000, Wednesday 4000, Thursday 8000, Friday 9000. Which statement is supported by the chart?

1. ATuesday had more steps than Thursday.
2. BFriday had the most steps, and Wednesday the fewest.
3. CThe number of steps increased every day from Monday to Friday.
4. DThe person walked 9000 steps every day.