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 is hard to find in China.
2. BBamboo provides little energy.
3. CPandas eat many different foods.
4. DPandas live in cold mountains.

Laughter has health benefits. It can lower stress, relax the muscles and may even help the immune system. Which benefit of laughter is mentioned in the passage?

1. AIt replaces exercise.
2. BIt can lower stress.
3. CIt improves eyesight.
4. DIt cures infections.

Drinking enough water helps the body control its temperature. Water also carries nutrients to cells and removes waste through the kidneys. Many adults need about two litres of fluid a day, and more in hot weather. According to the passage, how does water help remove waste?

1. ABy carrying nutrients to cells
2. BBy lowering the temperature of the cells
3. CThrough the skin only
4. DThrough the kidneys

“The nurse spoke softly, held the boy’s hand and explained each step before she gave the injection.” Which word best describes the nurse’s manner?

1. AGentle
2. BBored
3. CStrict
4. DRushed

“The temperature dropped below freezing overnight. In the morning, the puddles on the path were hard and slippery.” Why were the puddles hard?

1. ARain had fallen on them all night.
2. BThe water in them had frozen into ice.
3. CSomeone had covered them with sand.
4. DThe sun had dried them out.

A clinic newsletter states: “Starting next month, patients can request repeat prescriptions online. Requests will be ready to collect within two working days.” If a patient submits a request online on Monday, when is the prescription most likely ready?

1. AThe following Monday
2. BBy Wednesday
3. CLater the same day
4. DNext month

“The company claims its water filter removes 99% of germs. The claim is based on one test, run by the company itself, on water from a single tap.” What is the best evaluation of the claim?

1. AIt is reliable because the company ran the test.
2. BIt is proven true for all types of water.
3. CIt is false because filters cannot remove germs.
4. DIt needs independent and wider testing.

A chart shows average daily steps: Monday 6000, Tuesday 8000, Wednesday 4000, Thursday 8000, Friday 9000. Which statement is supported by the chart?

1. AThe person walked 9000 steps every day.
2. BThe number of steps increased every day from Monday to Friday.
3. CTuesday had more steps than Thursday.
4. DFriday had the most steps, and Wednesday the fewest.