Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

Dogs have a much stronger sense of smell than humans. Because of this, they are trained to help find missing people and to detect things such as drugs in airports. Why are dogs used to find missing people?

1. AThey have a strong sense of smell.
2. BThey can hear people calling far away.
3. CThey are faster than people.
4. DThey can see well in the dark.

A textbook chapter has these headings: “What Is an Earthquake?”, “Why Earthquakes Happen”, “How to Stay Safe”. Under which heading would you look for advice on what to do during an earthquake?

1. AHow to Stay Safe
2. BThe glossary at the back of the book
3. CWhat Is an Earthquake?
4. DWhy Earthquakes Happen

Camels can go for many days without drinking. When they do find water, they can drink a very large amount in a short time. Their hump stores fat, not water. What does a camel’s hump store?

1. AFat
2. BAir
3. CMilk
4. DWater

The river flooded after a week of heavy rain. Water covered the main road, so the town closed it and set up a detour through the hills. What caused the town to close the main road?

1. ARepairs being made in the hills
2. BSnow falling during the week
3. CFlood water covering the main road
4. DA traffic accident on the detour

The library’s new rule states: “Mobile phones must be set to silent in the reading room. Calls may be taken in the lobby.” Where may visitors take phone calls?

1. ANowhere in the building
2. BAnywhere in the library
3. CIn the reading room
4. DIn the lobby

Unlike most fish, the salmon is born in fresh water, travels to the ocean to grow and then returns to the same river to lay its eggs. Which choice best summarises the passage?

1. ASalmon move between rivers and the ocean during their lives.
2. BSalmon spend their whole lives in the ocean.
3. CSalmon are born in the ocean and later die in fresh-water rivers.
4. DSalmon are the only fish that lay eggs.

A table shows hours of sleep and test scores for four students: Ali 5 h, 62%; Ben 6 h, 70%; Cara 8 h, 85%; Dev 9 h, 83%. Which statement is best supported?

1. ASleep has no connection at all with test scores.
2. BBen scored higher than Cara because he slept less.
3. CNine hours of sleep always gives the top score.
4. DHere, more sleep was mostly linked to higher scores.

The author writes: “Online shopping is convenient, but it has hidden costs. Small local shops close, high streets empty and delivery vans add to traffic.” Which statement best describes the author’s view?

1. AOnline shopping should be banned in every town.
2. BLocal shops are always cheaper than any online stores.
3. COnline shopping has drawbacks that are easy to miss.
4. DOnline shopping is not convenient for anyone.