Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

A bus route sign reads: “Route 7: Station – Hospital – Library – Park. Buses every 20 minutes.” Which stop comes right after the hospital?

1. AStation
2. BMarket
3. CLibrary
4. DPark

Tomás wanted to grow tomatoes. First, he planted the seeds in small pots indoors. When the plants were 15 cm tall, he moved them outside into the garden. Finally, he tied the stems to sticks so they would not fall over. What did Tomás do first?

1. AHe planted seeds in small pots indoors.
2. BHe moved the plants into the garden.
3. CHe bought young tomato plants at a garden market.
4. DHe tied the stems to sticks.

“Amira was furious when she found that someone had taken her bike without asking. Her face turned red, and she stamped her foot.” What does “furious” mean?

1. AVery sleepy
2. BVery angry
3. CVery sad
4. DVery scared

“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. BAir
3. CEmpty space
4. DWater

Glass recycling saves energy, because melting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass from sand. Glass can be recycled again and again without losing quality. Which detail supports the idea that glass recycling saves energy?

1. ANew glass is made from sand.
2. BGlass can be recycled again and again.
3. CGlass does not lose quality when recycled.
4. DMelting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass.

“Some people think that only children need vaccines. In fact, adults also need some vaccines, such as boosters for tetanus and a yearly flu vaccine.” What is the main point?

1. AChildren do not need vaccines.
2. BAdults need some vaccines too.
3. CTetanus affects only children.
4. DThe flu vaccine is only for children.

“The village had relied on fishing for centuries. When the fish stocks collapsed, young people moved to the cities, the school closed, and only the old harbour remained busy with memories.” What is the tone of the passage?

1. AAngry and accusing
2. BSad and reflective
3. CFunny and light-hearted
4. DCheerful and excited

Passage A: “Hospital food should be cooked fresh on site to improve taste.” Passage B: “Cooking on site costs more and needs more kitchen staff.” Which question would best help decide between the two views?

1. ADo the benefits justify the extra cost?
2. BWhat colour are the hospital’s food trays?
3. CHow many patients like to eat breakfast?
4. DWhen was the hospital kitchen first built?