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

Some trees lose their leaves in autumn and grow new ones in spring. These trees are called deciduous. Trees that keep their leaves all year, such as pine trees, are called evergreen. What is an evergreen tree?

1. AA tree that loses its leaves in autumn
2. BA tree with very bright green leaves
3. CA tree that keeps its leaves all year
4. DA tree that grows only in spring

An appointment card reads: “Dr. Lopez, Tuesday 14 March, 10:30 a.m. Please arrive 10 minutes early to complete paperwork.” What time should the patient arrive?

1. A10:40 a.m.
2. B10:20 a.m.
3. C10:30 a.m.
4. D10:00 a.m.

Sea turtles lay their eggs on sandy beaches. The mother digs a hole, lays the eggs and covers them with sand. About two months later, the baby turtles hatch and crawl to the sea. Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?

1. AIn holes they dig on sandy beaches
2. BOn floating seaweed in the sea
3. CIn nests high up in trees
4. DUnder rocks on the ocean floor

“City Park has a lake, tennis courts and a café. River Park has walking trails and a lake but no café.” What do both parks have?

1. AWalking trails
2. BA lake
3. CA café
4. DTennis courts

Mount Everest grows about 4 millimetres taller every year. This happens because the Indian plate is slowly pushing against the Eurasian plate, forcing the land upward. What causes Mount Everest to grow?

1. AClimbers adding rocks to the peak
2. BVolcanic eruptions under the mountain
3. CSnow building up on the summit every year
4. DThe movement of two plates pushing together

“By the end of the first week, Aisha had memorised the names of all thirty children in her class. By the end of the month, she knew which of them liked maths and which loved drawing.” What can you infer about Aisha?

1. AShe is a parent helping out at the school for one day.
2. BShe is a teacher who takes an interest in her pupils.
3. CShe is a new pupil who keeps forgetting names.
4. DShe is a nurse checking the health of the children.

“The writer’s grandfather never talked about the war. Only after his death did the family find a box of medals and letters in the attic.” What does this detail suggest?

1. AHe talked about the war with his family every day.
2. BHe kept his wartime experiences private.
3. CHe never served in the war at all.
4. DHe gave his medals away to friends.

The author writes: “Hospitals should serve less sugary food. Some will say patients deserve treats, and that is fair. But a hospital should model the healthy habits it recommends.” How does the author handle the opposing view?

1. AIgnores it and repeats the main claim
2. BAccepts part of it, then argues against it
3. CAgrees fully and changes position
4. DMocks it as foolish and not worth discussing