Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Many people think goldfish have a memory of only three seconds. In fact, studies have shown that goldfish can remember things for months and can even be trained to respond to sounds. What does the passage say about goldfish?

1. AThey can remember things for months.
2. BThey can remember things for three seconds only.
3. CThey forget sounds very quickly.
4. DThey cannot learn anything at all.

Lucy and her brother both like sports. Lucy plays football on Tuesdays, and her brother swims on Thursdays. On Saturdays, they both go running in the park. What do Lucy and her brother do together?

1. AThey play football on Tuesdays.
2. BThey play tennis on Sundays.
3. CThey swim on Thursdays.
4. DThey go running on Saturdays.

“Every Sunday, the Garcia family visits the farmers’ market. They buy fresh bread, vegetables and eggs for the week ahead.” How often does the family visit the market?

1. AOnce a year
2. BEvery day
3. CTwice a month
4. DOnce a week

“Turn the oven off, then let the cake cool in the tin for ten minutes. After that, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before icing.” What should be done just before the cake is iced?

1. ALeave it in the tin for an hour.
2. BPut it in the fridge for ten minutes.
3. CTurn the oven back on.
4. DLet it cool completely on a wire rack.

Octopuses can change the colour and texture of their skin in less than a second. They use this ability to hide from predators and to sneak up on prey. What are two reasons octopuses change colour?

1. ATo attract mates and to keep warm
2. BTo show they are angry and to sleep
3. CTo hide from predators and to sneak up on prey
4. DTo signal danger to others and to clean their skin

“The new staff canteen has more seats and longer opening hours. However, the prices have gone up, and some staff now bring lunch from home.” What is the most likely reason some staff bring lunch from home?

1. AThe canteen has become more expensive.
2. BThe canteen serves only breakfast.
3. CThe canteen closes earlier than before.
4. DThe canteen has too few seats now.

The dosage chart reads: “Weight 10–14 kg: 5 mL. Weight 15–19 kg: 7.5 mL. Weight 20–29 kg: 10 mL. Give every 6 hours as needed, no more than 4 doses in 24 hours.” A child weighs 18 kg. What is the most this child may receive in 24 hours?

1. A20 mL
2. B40 mL
3. C30 mL
4. D7.5 mL

A notice says: “From 1 June, the clinic will no longer accept cash. Payment by card or phone only.” A patient arrives on 3 June with only cash. What is most likely to happen?

1. AThe patient will not be able to pay with cash.
2. BThe patient will pay cash as usual.
3. CThe patient will get a cash discount.
4. DThe patient will be refused treatment by law.