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

The sign on a door reads: “Staff only. Visitors please use the main entrance on the left.” Where should visitors go?

1. ATo the staff room
2. BThrough this door
3. CTo the side exit on the right
4. DTo the main entrance on the left

Ravi practised the piano for thirty minutes every day. At the end of the year, he played two songs at the school concert, and the audience clapped loudly. What can you tell about Ravi’s performance?

1. ARavi forgot the songs.
2. BRavi played only one song.
3. CThe concert was cancelled.
4. DThe audience enjoyed it.

A textbook chapter has these headings: “What Is an Earthquake?”, “Why Earthquakes Happen”, “How to Stay Safe”. Under which heading would you look for advice on what to do during an earthquake?

1. AThe glossary at the back of the book
2. BHow to Stay Safe
3. CWhat Is an Earthquake?
4. DWhy Earthquakes Happen

The river flooded after a week of heavy rain. Water covered the main road, so the town closed it and set up a detour through the hills. What caused the town to close the main road?

1. ARepairs being made in the hills
2. BFlood water covering the main road
3. CA traffic accident on the detour
4. DSnow falling during the week

“After the storm, the town came together. Neighbours cleared fallen trees, shared food and checked on elderly residents.” What is the main theme of the passage?

1. AThe best way to prepare for a storm
2. BPeople helping one another in hard times
3. CWhy older people should move away
4. DThe danger of living near old trees

“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

“When the power went out, Grandpa calmly lit the candles, found the radio and told us stories about storms from his childhood.” Which word best describes Grandpa?

1. AImpatient
2. BComposed
3. CFrightened
4. DForgetful

A school sends this note: “Due to the forecast of heavy snow, all classes will move online on Friday. Students should log in at the usual time. The building will be closed.” Which statement is NOT supported by the note?

1. AClasses on Friday are cancelled entirely.
2. BThe change is because of expected snow.
3. CStudents will attend classes online on Friday.
4. DThe school building will be closed on Friday.