Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Wash fresh fruit and vegetables under running water before eating them. This removes dirt and some germs. Do not use soap, because it can leave a residue. Why should you not use soap to wash fruit?

1. AIt can leave a residue.
2. BIt makes fruit taste sweeter.
3. CIt does not remove any dirt.
4. DIt kills all the vitamins.

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. ATilted back so the forehead is free
2. BLoose so that air can move freely
3. CLevel and snug, strap fastened
4. DLow over the eyes with the strap open

A clinic sign reads: “Please turn off your mobile phone in the X-ray room.” Where must phones be turned off?

1. AIn the X-ray room
2. BIn the car park
3. CAnywhere inside the clinic
4. DIn the waiting room

“Marco checked the weather report three times, packed an extra jacket and put an umbrella by the door the night before the school trip.” What can you infer about Marco?

1. AHe thinks the trip will be sunny and warm.
2. BHe has forgotten the date of the school trip.
3. CHe expects bad weather and likes to be prepared.
4. DHe does not really want to go on the school trip.

“Ravi and his sister argued about which film to watch. In the end, they agreed to watch his choice tonight and hers tomorrow.” How was the conflict resolved?

1. AThey compromised and took turns.
2. BRavi’s sister chose both films.
3. CThey decided not to watch any film.
4. DTheir parents chose a different film.

Some animals hibernate in winter. Their heart rate and breathing slow down, and their body temperature drops. This saves energy at a time when food is hard to find. Why do some animals hibernate?

1. ATo raise their heart rate in the cold
2. BTo grow thicker fur for the summer
3. CTo find a mate during the winter
4. DTo save energy when food is scarce

The passage states: “Exercise strengthens the heart. A stronger heart pumps more blood with each beat, so the resting heart rate often falls in people who train regularly.” Which conclusion follows from the passage?

1. AA well-trained person may have a lower resting heart rate.
2. BThe heart gets weaker with regular training.
3. CA low resting heart rate is always a sign of heart disease.
4. DExercise always raises the resting heart rate.

Paula wrote: “Our hospital cafeteria now offers more fresh fruit and fewer fried foods. Since the change, sales of fruit have doubled. Clearly, every employee is now eating a healthy diet.” Why is Paula’s last statement not well supported?

1. AHigher fruit sales do not show what every employee eats.
2. BFried foods are healthier than fresh fruit.
3. CThe cafeteria did not change its menu at all.
4. DFruit sales actually went down after the cafeteria changed its menu.