Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

The giant panda eats mostly bamboo. An adult can spend up to 14 hours a day eating, because bamboo provides little energy. Pandas live in mountain forests in central China. Why do pandas spend so many hours eating?

1. ABamboo provides little energy.
2. BPandas eat many different foods.
3. CBamboo is hard to find in China.
4. DPandas live in cold mountains.

Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. It is a type of grass, even though some kinds grow as tall as trees. What type of plant is bamboo?

1. AA type of tree
2. BA type of grass
3. CA type of moss
4. DA type of flower

The instructions on a box of tissues say: “Pull one tissue from the slot at the top. The next tissue will pop up automatically.” What happens after you pull out one tissue?

1. AThe slot closes automatically.
2. BThe tissues fall out the bottom.
3. CThe box must be opened again.
4. DThe next tissue pops up on its own.

“City Park has a lake, tennis courts and a café. River Park has walking trails and a lake but no café.” What do both parks have?

1. AA café
2. BTennis courts
3. CWalking trails
4. DA lake

“Ms. Brown reminded the class that the library books were due back on Monday. On Monday morning, half the class arrived without their books.” What can be concluded?

1. AThe library was closed on Monday.
2. BAll the books were returned early.
3. CMs. Brown forgot to tell the class.
4. DSome students forgot the reminder.

“Every morning, Mr. Patel opened his bakery at 5 a.m. By 7 a.m., a line of customers stretched down the street.” What can you infer about the bakery?

1. AIt is popular with many customers.
2. BIt opens later than other shops.
3. CIt sells only one type of bread.
4. DIt is closing down soon.

“Critics called the plan reckless, but the mayor pointed to three nearby cities where the same plan had cut traffic by a fifth.” How does the mayor support the plan?

1. ABy giving examples of where the plan has worked
2. BBy admitting that the plan is reckless
3. CBy promising to cancel the plan
4. DBy attacking the critics personally

A study abstract states: “Participants who drank green tea daily reported fewer colds. However, they also exercised more and smoked less than the other participants.” Why does the second sentence matter?

1. AIt shows that exercise causes colds.
2. BOther differences between the groups might explain the result.
3. CIt means the study included no smokers in either of its groups.
4. DIt proves that green tea prevents colds.