Reading comprehension (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

“Tom was reluctant to jump into the cold lake. He stood on the edge for a long time, dipping one toe in the water.” What does “reluctant” mean?

1. AReady and eager
2. BExcited
3. CCareless
4. DUnwilling

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 improves eyesight.
3. CIt can lower stress.
4. DIt cures infections.

Bees are important for farming. As they move from flower to flower collecting nectar, they carry pollen that helps plants make fruit and seeds. How do bees help plants?

1. AThey dig the soil around the roots.
2. BThey water the plants with nectar.
3. CThey eat the insects that harm crops.
4. DThey carry pollen between flowers.

The patient education leaflet says: “Check your blood sugar before meals and at bedtime. Write each reading in your logbook and bring the logbook to every appointment.” Why does the leaflet ask patients to bring the logbook to appointments?

1. ASo the patient can show their handwriting
2. BSo the patient remembers to eat meals
3. CSo the clinic can keep the logbook forever
4. DSo the care team can review the readings

“The tide was coming in fast. The children, busy building their sandcastle, did not notice the water creeping closer and closer.” What is most likely to happen next?

1. AThey will build a castle on the cliffs.
2. BThey will win a sandcastle prize.
3. CThe rising water will reach the sandcastle.
4. DThe tide will go back out.

“The new staff canteen has more seats and longer opening hours. However, the prices have gone up, and some staff now bring lunch from home.” What is the most likely reason some staff bring lunch from home?

1. AThe canteen has too few seats now.
2. BThe canteen closes earlier than before.
3. CThe canteen serves only breakfast.
4. DThe canteen has become more expensive.

“The hospital cut its use of paper by 40 percent after switching to electronic records. Staff said finding patient information became faster. A few older staff members needed extra training.” Which statement is best supported?

1. AThe switch had benefits but also required some training.
2. BEvery member of staff needed extra training.
3. CThe switch made finding information slower.
4. DThe switch increased the amount of paper used.

“The test results showed a slightly high blood sugar. The doctor asked the patient to repeat the test after fasting overnight before making a diagnosis.” Why did the doctor most likely ask for a repeat test?

1. ABecause the first test was clearly normal
2. BBecause fasting always raises blood sugar
3. CTo confirm the result under standard conditions
4. DTo make the patient pay for another visit