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

“Jake gobbled his lunch in two minutes so he could get back to the football game.” What does “gobbled” mean?

1. AShared with friends
2. BAte very slowly
3. CAte very quickly
4. DThrew it away

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. ALetting us feel touch
2. BMaking red blood cells
3. CKeeping temperature steady
4. DProtecting us from germs

Many birds fly south in the autumn. They travel to warmer places where food is easier to find. In the spring, they return north to build nests and raise their young. Why do many birds fly south in the autumn?

1. ATo find food more easily in warmer places
2. BTo escape from larger birds that hunt them
3. CTo build nests and raise their young
4. DTo find cooler places to rest

Passage: “Sleep helps the body repair muscles, supports memory and helps control appetite. Adults who regularly sleep too little have a higher risk of several health problems.” Which is the best title for the passage?

1. AHow to Build Strong Muscles
2. BThe Long History of the Bed
3. CWhy Sleep Matters for Health
4. DFoods That Help You Sleep

“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 café
3. CTennis courts
4. DA lake

A footnote at the bottom of a page reads: “1. Data from the National Health Survey, 2022.” What is the purpose of the footnote?

1. ATo tell the reader to turn the page
2. BTo give the meaning of a difficult word
3. CTo list the chapters of the book
4. DTo show the source of the information

“The pain reliever starts working within 30 minutes. Its effects last about 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.” A patient takes the first dose at 8 a.m. If the patient takes each next dose only when the previous one wears off, at what time would the third dose be taken?

1. A4 p.m.
2. B2 p.m.
3. C6 p.m.
4. D8 p.m.

“The village had relied on fishing for centuries. When the fish stocks collapsed, young people moved to the cities, the school closed, and only the old harbour remained busy with memories.” What is the tone of the passage?

1. AAngry and accusing
2. BFunny and light-hearted
3. CSad and reflective
4. DCheerful and excited