Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

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

A label on a bottle of cough syrup reads: “Adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL every 4 hours. Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours. Children under 12: ask a doctor.” What is the largest number of doses an adult may take in 24 hours?

  1. A10
  2. B6
  3. C4
  4. D12
3.Easy

“The sky grew dark, the wind picked up and the first heavy drops began to fall.” What is most likely about to happen?

  1. AA sunrise
  2. BA storm
  3. CA heat wave
  4. DA snowfall in summer
4.Medium

“Sound travels as vibrations. It moves faster through water than through air, and faster still through solids such as steel.” Through which material does sound travel fastest, according to the passage?

  1. ASteel
  2. BEmpty space
  3. CAir
  4. DWater
5.Medium

“The library will close early on Friday for staff training. Books due on Friday may be returned on Saturday without a late fee.” What can a library user conclude?

  1. AThe library will be closed all weekend for training.
  2. BAll late fees will be cancelled this month.
  3. CA book due Friday can be returned Saturday at no charge.
  4. DThe library will be open later than usual on Friday.
6.Medium

In the sentence “The medicine may cause drowsiness, so do not drive after taking it,” what does “drowsiness” mean?

  1. AHunger
  2. BItchy skin
  3. CSleepiness
  4. DDizziness
7.Hard

“The town’s population grew from 8000 to 12 000 in ten years. During the same period, the number of schools stayed at two.” Which problem does the passage most likely point to?

  1. AThe population of the town went down.
  2. BFewer children were living in the town.
  3. CThe schools may have become crowded.
  4. DThe town built too many new schools.
8.Hard

“The test results showed a slightly high blood sugar. The doctor asked the patient to repeat the test after fasting overnight before making a diagnosis.” Why did the doctor most likely ask for a repeat test?

  1. ABecause fasting always raises blood sugar
  2. BBecause the first test was clearly normal
  3. CTo make the patient pay for another visit
  4. DTo confirm the result under standard conditions

Answer key

  1. 1. C · They can remember things for months.
  2. 2. B · 6
  3. 3. B · A storm
  4. 4. A · Steel
  5. 5. C · A book due Friday can be returned Saturday at no charge.
  6. 6. C · Sleepiness
  7. 7. C · The schools may have become crowded.
  8. 8. D · To confirm the result under standard conditions

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