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

Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of serious head injury in a crash. A helmet should sit level on the head and fit snugly, with the strap fastened under the chin. How should a helmet sit on the head?

1. ALevel and snug, strap fastened
2. BLow over the eyes with the strap open
3. CTilted back so the forehead is free
4. DLoose so that air can move freely

Blood contains several kinds of cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body. White blood cells help fight infection. Platelets help the blood to clot when you are cut. Which cells help fight infection?

1. APlatelets
2. BRed blood cells
3. CWhite blood cells
4. DNerve cells in the blood

Before giving blood, donors answer questions about their health and have their blood pressure and iron level checked. If the checks are normal, they donate about half a litre of blood, then rest and have a snack. What happens after the health checks are normal?

1. AThe donor has the blood pressure and iron level checked again.
2. BThe donor gives about half a litre of blood.
3. CThe donor goes home straight away.
4. DThe donor answers health questions.

Hand sanitiser is useful when soap and water are not available. Still, washing with soap and water is better when hands are visibly dirty, because sanitiser does not remove dirt and grease well. What can you infer from the passage?

1. ASoap and water are the better choice for greasy hands.
2. BHand sanitiser should never be used.
3. CSoap and water are only needed in hospitals and clinics, not at home.
4. DHand sanitiser removes dirt better than soap.

“The waiting room was packed. Every chair was taken, and a dozen people stood along the walls.” What does “packed” mean in this passage?

1. AReady for a trip
2. BWrapped in paper
3. CVery crowded
4. DQuiet and empty

Jordan studied every evening for two weeks and made flashcards of the hardest terms. On the day of the exam, he walked out of the room smiling. What can you infer about Jordan?

1. AHe felt that the exam went well.
2. BHe studied only the night before.
3. CHe did not take the exam.
4. DHe forgot all the terms.

“Supporters of the new law say it will reduce noise at night. Opponents say it will hurt businesses that stay open late. Both sides agree that residents deserve a good night’s sleep.” On what do both sides agree?

1. ABusinesses should close at sunset.
2. BResidents should be able to sleep well.
3. CThe law will reduce noise at night.
4. DThe law will hurt late-night businesses.

“The test results showed a slightly high blood sugar. The doctor asked the patient to repeat the test after fasting overnight before making a diagnosis.” Why did the doctor most likely ask for a repeat test?

1. ABecause the first test was clearly normal
2. BTo confirm the result under standard conditions
3. CTo make the patient pay for another visit
4. DBecause fasting always raises blood sugar