Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

A hospital map key shows: blue square = lift; green circle = toilet; red cross = emergency department; yellow star = café. What does a green circle mean on the map?

1. ALift
2. BEmergency department
3. CCafé
4. DToilet

The first Olympic Games were held in ancient Greece, in a place called Olympia. The modern Olympic Games began in 1896 in Athens. Where were the first modern Olympic Games held?

1. AOlympia
2. BAthens
3. CRome
4. DParis

Before giving blood, donors answer questions about their health and have their blood pressure and iron level checked. If the checks are normal, they donate about half a litre of blood, then rest and have a snack. What happens after the health checks are normal?

1. AThe donor gives about half a litre of blood.
2. BThe donor has the blood pressure and iron level checked again.
3. CThe donor answers health questions.
4. DThe donor goes home straight away.

“After weeks of practice, Mei could finally play the whole piece without looking at the music.” What does “finally” suggest?

1. AShe gave up the piano after that.
2. BShe learned it on the first day.
3. CShe played it for the last time.
4. DIt took her a long time to succeed.

“The novel follows a young doctor in a small mountain town. Over one winter, she learns as much from her patients as they learn from her.” What is the most likely theme?

1. AMountains are dangerous in winter.
2. BWinter is the worst season of the year.
3. CLearning goes both ways.
4. DDoctors should live in large cities.

“I was born in 1950 in a small farming village. Every morning I walked three miles to school, even in the snow.” What type of source is this most likely?

1. AA textbook, a secondary source
2. BA primary source, such as a memoir
3. CA science report about snow
4. DA dictionary entry about villages

“The new policy allows staff to work from home two days a week. Employees who need to see patients must still work on site every day.” Which employee can work from home under the policy?

1. AA physiotherapist treating patients
2. BA nurse who sees patients daily
3. CAn office billing clerk
4. DA doctor running daily clinics

The sign at the pool reads: “Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Children 8 to 12 may swim alone if they pass the swim test. No one under 16 may use the diving board.” A 10-year-old has passed the swim test. What may the child do?

1. AUse the diving board only with an adult
2. BSwim alone, but not use the diving board
3. CSwim alone and use the diving board
4. DSwim only with an adult in the water