Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

“The classroom was as quiet as a mouse while the students took their test.” What does the phrase “as quiet as a mouse” tell us?

1. AThe test was about small animals.
2. BThe students were scared of mice.
3. CA mouse was in the room.
4. DThe room was very quiet.

Before giving blood, donors answer questions about their health and have their blood pressure and iron level checked. If the checks are normal, they donate about half a litre of blood, then rest and have a snack. What happens after the health checks are normal?

1. AThe donor goes home straight away.
2. BThe donor gives about half a litre of blood.
3. CThe donor answers health questions.
4. DThe donor has the blood pressure and iron level checked again.

Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of serious head injury in a crash. A helmet should sit level on the head and fit snugly, with the strap fastened under the chin. How should a helmet sit on the head?

1. ALoose so that air can move freely
2. BLevel and snug, strap fastened
3. CLow over the eyes with the strap open
4. DTilted back so the forehead is free

A graph shows that the number of people using the town library fell each year from 2015 to 2019 and then rose sharply after the library added free Wi-Fi and study rooms in 2020. Which conclusion is best supported?

1. AThe library closed all of its study rooms in 2020.
2. BFree Wi-Fi caused library use to fall in 2015.
3. CLibrary use rose after the new services were added.
4. DLibrary use fell every year from 2015 to 2022.

“Whenever it rained, the old roof leaked into the kitchen. This winter, after the roof was replaced, the kitchen stayed dry through every storm.” What can be concluded?

1. AIt did not rain this winter.
2. BThe kitchen was moved to another room.
3. CThe old roof had no problems.
4. DThe new roof fixed the leak.

“Using phones and tablets late at night may make it harder to fall asleep. Experts suggest putting screens away about an hour before bed.” Which person is following the experts’ advice?

1. AAna, who reads a paper book for the last hour
2. BCara, who watches videos on her tablet in bed
3. CDan, who plays games until he falls asleep
4. DBen, who scrolls his phone until midnight

Some experts recommend that adults get 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week. Kim walks briskly for 20 minutes on 5 days and cycles for 40 minutes on Saturday. Does Kim meet the recommendation?

1. ANo, she does only 100 minutes
2. BNo, she does 140 minutes, 10 short
3. CYes, she does 150 minutes exactly
4. DYes, she does 180 minutes

“The company claims its water filter removes 99% of germs. The claim is based on one test, run by the company itself, on water from a single tap.” What is the best evaluation of the claim?

1. AIt needs independent and wider testing.
2. BIt is reliable because the company ran the test.
3. CIt is false because filters cannot remove germs.
4. DIt is proven true for all types of water.