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

Polar bears live in the Arctic. Their thick fur and a layer of fat keep them warm in freezing temperatures. They hunt seals on the sea ice. What do polar bears mainly hunt?

1. ASalmon
2. BReindeer
3. CPenguins
4. DSeals

Drinking enough water helps the body control its temperature. Water also carries nutrients to cells and removes waste through the kidneys. Many adults need about two litres of fluid a day, and more in hot weather. According to the passage, how does water help remove waste?

1. AThrough the skin only
2. BBy carrying nutrients to cells
3. CThrough the kidneys
4. DBy lowering the temperature of the cells

Laughter has health benefits. It can lower stress, relax the muscles and may even help the immune system. Which benefit of laughter is mentioned in the passage?

1. AIt cures infections.
2. BIt can lower stress.
3. CIt replaces exercise.
4. DIt improves eyesight.

Vaccines train the immune system to recognise a germ without causing the disease. Later, if the real germ enters the body, the immune system can respond faster. Which statement best summarises the passage?

1. AVaccines prepare the immune system to fight a germ quickly.
2. BVaccines replace the immune system completely.
3. CVaccines work only after a person is already sick with the disease.
4. DVaccines cause a mild form of every disease.

A thermometer reading of 39 °C (102,2 °F) is described as a high fever in the nurse’s notes. The next morning, the reading is 37 °C (98,6 °F). What does this suggest?

1. AThe patient has a new infection.
2. BThe thermometer must be broken.
3. CThe patient’s fever has come down.
4. DThe patient’s fever has got worse.

The patient education leaflet says: “Check your blood sugar before meals and at bedtime. Write each reading in your logbook and bring the logbook to every appointment.” Why does the leaflet ask patients to bring the logbook to appointments?

1. ASo the patient remembers to eat meals
2. BSo the patient can show their handwriting
3. CSo the clinic can keep the logbook forever
4. DSo the care team can review the readings

The author writes: “Online shopping is convenient, but it has hidden costs. Small local shops close, high streets empty and delivery vans add to traffic.” Which statement best describes the author’s view?

1. ALocal shops are always cheaper than any online stores.
2. BOnline shopping is not convenient for anyone.
3. COnline shopping should be banned in every town.
4. DOnline shopping has drawbacks that are easy to miss.

Read the sentences: (1) Then add the pasta and stir. (2) Fill a large pot with water. (3) Drain the pasta when it is soft. (4) Bring the water to the boil. Which order is correct?

1. A2, 4, 1, 3
2. B1, 2, 4, 3
3. C4, 2, 1, 3
4. D2, 1, 4, 3