Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Ice melts when it is heated, turning into liquid water. If the water is heated more, it boils and turns into a gas called water vapour. What does water turn into when it boils?

1. AIce
2. BLiquid oil
3. CWater vapour
4. DSea salt crystals

The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. It stretches across much of northern Africa. Very little rain falls there, and daytime temperatures can be extremely high. Where is the Sahara?

1. AIn northern Africa
2. BIn northern Europe
3. CIn South America
4. DIn southern Asia

The index of a health book lists: “Asthma, 12–15; Blood pressure, 44–47; Diabetes, 60–66; Flu, 81.” Where should a reader look to learn about blood pressure?

1. APages 12–15
2. BPage 81 near the end
3. CPages 44–47
4. DPages 60–66

“When the coach announced that Sam would start in the final game, Sam’s face lit up.” What does “Sam’s face lit up” mean?

1. ASam stood under a bright light.
2. BSam’s face turned red with anger.
3. CSam felt too hot to play.
4. DSam looked very happy.

“Water covers about 71 percent of Earth’s surface. Most of that water is salt water in the oceans. Only a small share is fresh water, and much of it is frozen in ice caps and glaciers.” What can you conclude from the passage?

1. AWater covers less than half of Earth’s surface.
2. BIce caps hold most of the salt water on Earth.
3. CMost of Earth’s water is fresh and easy to drink.
4. DFresh liquid water is only a small part of Earth’s water.

“The warranty covers repairs for two years from the date of purchase. It does not cover damage caused by dropping the device or by water.” Which repair would the warranty cover?

1. AA cracked screen after the phone was dropped
2. BWater damage after the phone fell in a pool
3. CA fault first appearing after three years
4. DA fault that appears after one year of normal use

The author writes: “Opponents claim the new hospital will cost too much. But they ignore that the nearest emergency room is 60 kilometres away, and every minute counts in a heart attack.” What is the author’s tone toward the opponents?

1. AAdmiring
2. BAmused
3. CCritical
4. DNeutral

The author writes: “A balanced breakfast improves concentration, and most of our pupils who skip breakfast struggle in morning lessons. The school should therefore offer a free breakfast club.” Which statement, if true, would most weaken this argument?

1. APupils who skip breakfast would not attend a club.
2. BBreakfast foods are already sold in many local shops.
3. CSome teachers also skip breakfast at home.
4. DMorning lessons begin at nine o’clock.