Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

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 freezer only
2. BIn the fridge
3. COn a sunny windowsill
4. DIn a warm cupboard

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

A flyer reads: “Free CPR class for parents. Saturday 10 a.m. at the community centre. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.” What should people bring to the class?

1. AA training dummy
2. BA packed lunch
3. CA first-aid kit
4. DA water bottle

“Tomás has worked as a paramedic for ten years. He says the hardest part of the job is not the long hours but telling families bad news.” What does Tomás find hardest about his job?

1. AGiving bad news to families
2. BWorking long hours
3. CLearning new medical skills
4. DDriving the ambulance at night

“Although the hiking trail was steep and rocky, the view from the top made the climb worthwhile.” What does the author suggest?

1. AThe view was worth the difficult climb.
2. BThe view was disappointing after the climb.
3. CThe trail was easy and flat all the way.
4. DThe hikers decided not to reach the top.

“Unlike email, which can be read at any time, a phone call needs both people to be available at once.” What difference does the sentence describe?

1. ACalls need both people free at once.
2. BCalls cost more money than email.
3. CEmail is always faster than calling.
4. DEmail can be read only once a day.

Visiting rules: “Children under 14 may visit only with an adult. No more than 2 visitors at the bedside. Visiting ends at 8 p.m.” A mother and her 12-year-old and 15-year-old children want to visit together at 7 p.m. Which rule would they break?

1. AThe limit of 2 visitors at the bedside
2. BThe rule about children under 14
3. CThe rule that visiting ends at 8 p.m.
4. DThey would not break any rule

A job ad says: “Wanted: nurse for night shifts. At least two years’ experience required. Must have a valid licence. Spanish speakers preferred.” Which applicant meets all the requirements?

1. AStudent nurse, 4 years of study, speaks Spanish
2. BLicensed nurse with 1 year of experience, speaks Spanish
3. CNurse with 5 years’ experience, expired licence
4. DLicensed nurse with 3 years’ experience, speaks only English