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

“The audience burst into applause when the young violinist finished her solo.” What does “applause” mean?

1. AClapping to show approval
2. BLoud laughter at a joke
3. CSilence after a sad song
4. DShouting loudly to complain

Plants make their own food through photosynthesis. They use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide from the air to make sugar, and they give off oxygen. What gas do plants give off during photosynthesis?

1. AWater vapour only
2. BOxygen
3. CNitrogen
4. DCarbon dioxide

A label on a jar of jam reads: “Once opened, keep in the fridge and use within 4 weeks.” Where should the jam be kept after opening?

1. AIn the fridge
2. BOn a sunny windowsill
3. CIn a warm cupboard
4. DIn the freezer only

A recipe states: “For a softer cookie, bake for 8 minutes. For a crisper cookie, bake for 11 minutes.” What can you infer?

1. ACrisper cookies need more sugar.
2. BSofter cookies need a hotter oven.
3. CLonger baking makes the cookies crisper.
4. DThe cookies must always bake for 8 minutes.

“The council says the new bike path will reduce traffic. Local shop owners worry that losing parking spaces will mean fewer customers.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo present two views on the bike path
2. BTo describe the history of the local shops
3. CTo persuade readers to buy a bike
4. DTo explain how to build a bike path

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 work only after a person is already sick with the disease.
3. CVaccines replace the immune system completely.
4. DVaccines cause a mild form of every disease.

“Ever since the storm, Mr. Novak checked the sky every morning and kept a torch (flashlight) and a radio by the door.” What does this suggest about Mr. Novak?

1. AHe enjoys listening to the radio.
2. BHe has never experienced a storm.
3. CHe is planning a camping trip.
4. DThe storm made him more cautious.

“I trust this brand because it is the most reliable, and I know it is the most reliable because I trust it.” What is wrong with this reasoning?

1. AIt uses too many statistics to be clear.
2. BIt compares two different brands unfairly.
3. CIt relies on an expert’s opinion.
4. DIt goes in a circle without real evidence.