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

Mia set her alarm for 6 a.m. After she woke up, she showered and ate breakfast. Then she packed her bag and caught the bus to school. What did Mia do right after she ate breakfast?

1. AShe caught the bus.
2. BShe showered.
3. CShe set her alarm.
4. DShe packed her bag.

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It protects us from germs, helps keep our temperature steady and lets us feel touch, heat and pain. Which job of the skin is NOT mentioned in the passage?

1. AProtecting us from germs
2. BKeeping temperature steady
3. CMaking red blood cells
4. DLetting us feel touch

Jellyfish have lived in the oceans for millions of years. They have no brain, no heart and no bones. Their bodies are mostly water. What are jellyfish bodies mostly made of?

1. AShell
2. BMuscle
3. CWater
4. DBone

Wetlands such as marshes and swamps act like natural sponges. They soak up rainwater and release it slowly, which reduces flooding downstream. They also filter pollution from the water. Which sentence best summarises the passage?

1. ASwamps are more useful than marshes.
2. BWetlands cause flooding after heavy rain.
3. CWetlands are found only near the ocean.
4. DWetlands reduce flooding and clean water.

“Scientists classify a tomato as a fruit because it develops from a flower and contains seeds. In cooking, however, it is usually treated as a vegetable.” What does the passage explain?

1. AWhy a tomato can be called both a fruit and a vegetable
2. BHow to grow tomatoes from seeds
3. CWhy tomatoes are healthier than other fruits
4. DHow cooks remove the seeds from tomatoes

“Last summer, the town held its first food festival. More than 5000 people came, and the local restaurants sold out of food by evening. The mayor has already announced a second festival for next year.” Why most likely did the mayor announce a second festival?

1. AThe first festival was a big success.
2. BThe restaurants asked to close for the summer.
3. CFew people came to the first festival.
4. DThe town wanted to replace its restaurants.

A chart shows the number of patients seen in an emergency department per hour: 6 a.m. – 4; 9 a.m. – 10; noon – 12; 3 p.m. – 9; 6 p.m. – 14; 9 p.m. – 8. When would extra staff be most useful?

1. AAround 6 p.m.
2. BAround 6 a.m.
3. CAround 9 p.m.
4. DAround 3 p.m.

The author writes: “Either we close the old swimming pool, or the town will go bankrupt.” What is the flaw in this statement?

1. AIt presents only two options when others exist.
2. BIt uses figures that are clearly out of date.
3. CIt gives too many reasons for closing the pool.
4. DIt agrees with both sides of the debate.