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

We blink many times every minute. Blinking spreads tears across the eye, which keeps it moist and washes away dust. Why do we blink?

1. ATo stop us from falling asleep during the day
2. BTo help us see colours better
3. CTo keep the eyes moist and clean
4. DTo make our eyes stronger

The moon does not make its own light. What we see as moonlight is sunlight that bounces off the moon’s surface. According to the passage, what is moonlight?

1. ALight from distant stars
2. BLight from fires on the moon
3. CLight made inside the moon
4. DSunlight reflected by the moon

“The cat crept slowly across the grass, keeping low, its eyes fixed on the bird.” What is the cat most likely trying to do?

1. ACatch the bird
2. BFind its owner
3. CGo to sleep
4. DPlay with a ball

The clinic’s new online booking system lets patients choose appointment times at any hour. Since it was introduced, missed appointments have dropped from 12 percent to 7 percent. Which statement is supported by the passage?

1. AThe clinic now employs more doctors and nurses than it did before.
2. BPatients prefer calling the clinic to book.
3. CThe system has stopped all missed appointments.
4. DFewer appointments were missed after the system was introduced.

“Every morning, Mr. Patel opened his bakery at 5 a.m. By 7 a.m., a line of customers stretched down the street.” What can you infer about the bakery?

1. AIt opens later than other shops.
2. BIt is closing down soon.
3. CIt is popular with many customers.
4. DIt sells only one type of bread.

“Some people say that cats are unfriendly. My cat, Pepper, waits by the door every evening and sits on my lap while I read.” How does the writer use Pepper?

1. AAs a reason to buy a new cat
2. BAs an example that goes against the claim
3. CAs proof that all cats are unfriendly
4. DAs a description of how to train a cat

Passage A: “Hospital food should be cooked fresh on site to improve taste.” Passage B: “Cooking on site costs more and needs more kitchen staff.” Which question would best help decide between the two views?

1. AWhat colour are the hospital’s food trays?
2. BHow many patients like to eat breakfast?
3. CDo the benefits justify the extra cost?
4. DWhen was the hospital kitchen first built?

The author writes: “Online reviews are useful when choosing a restaurant. Still, readers should remember that people are more likely to write a review after a very good or very bad experience.” What is the author warning about?

1. AOnline reviews are always written by owners.
2. BRestaurants should not be reviewed online.
3. CReviews may not reflect typical experiences.
4. DOnly bad experiences are written about.