แนวข้อสอบ Reading Comprehension 30 ข้อ พร้อมเฉลย

Read the passage and answer the question. "Thailand's civil service examination is held annually and attracts hundreds of thousands of applicants. Because only a small number of positions are available each year, competition is extremely high. Candidates who pass the first stage must then take a second examination specific to their chosen department." According to the passage, why is the competition so high?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Bangkok's public transport network has expanded rapidly over the past decade. New electric train lines now connect the city centre with suburban districts, cutting travel time for thousands of commuters. However, ticket prices remain high compared with average incomes, so many residents still rely on buses and motorcycle taxis." What is the main idea of the passage?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Bangkok's public transport network has expanded rapidly over the past decade. New electric train lines now connect the city centre with suburban districts, cutting travel time for thousands of commuters. However, ticket prices remain high compared with average incomes, so many residents still rely on buses and motorcycle taxis." According to the passage, why do many residents still use buses and motorcycle taxis?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Sleep experts recommend that adults get between seven and nine hours of sleep each night. People who regularly sleep less than six hours are more likely to suffer from poor concentration, a weakened immune system, and heart disease. Turning off screens an hour before bed can significantly improve sleep quality." How many hours of sleep are recommended for adults?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Sleep experts recommend that adults get between seven and nine hours of sleep each night. People who regularly sleep less than six hours are more likely to suffer from poor concentration, a weakened immune system, and heart disease. Turning off screens an hour before bed can significantly improve sleep quality." What does the passage suggest doing to improve sleep quality?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Many Thai students study English for more than ten years but still hesitate to speak it. Researchers say the main reason is the fear of making mistakes rather than a lack of vocabulary. Classrooms that reward accuracy over communication can make this fear worse. Experts therefore recommend giving learners more chances to speak without being corrected every time." According to the passage, what is the main reason Thai students hesitate to speak English?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Many Thai students study English for more than ten years but still hesitate to speak it. Researchers say the main reason is the fear of making mistakes rather than a lack of vocabulary. Classrooms that reward accuracy over communication can make this fear worse. Experts therefore recommend giving learners more chances to speak without being corrected every time." What do the experts recommend?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Many Thai students study English for more than ten years but still hesitate to speak it. Researchers say the main reason is the fear of making mistakes rather than a lack of vocabulary. Classrooms that reward accuracy over communication can make this fear worse. Experts therefore recommend giving learners more chances to speak without being corrected every time." According to the passage, what makes the fear worse?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Every year millions of tonnes of plastic waste end up in the ocean. Sunlight and waves break this plastic into tiny pieces called microplastics, which are smaller than five millimetres. Fish and seabirds often mistake these pieces for food and swallow them. Scientists warn that the plastic then moves up the food chain and can finally reach human dinner plates. Cutting down on single-use packaging is therefore not only an environmental issue but also a food-safety one." What is the main idea of the passage?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Every year millions of tonnes of plastic waste end up in the ocean. Sunlight and waves break this plastic into tiny pieces called microplastics, which are smaller than five millimetres. Fish and seabirds often mistake these pieces for food and swallow them. Scientists warn that the plastic then moves up the food chain and can finally reach human dinner plates. Cutting down on single-use packaging is therefore not only an environmental issue but also a food-safety one." According to the passage, what are microplastics?

Read the passage and answer the question. "During the dry season many Thai cities are covered by a haze of fine dust known as PM2.5. These particles are so small that they pass through the nose and travel deep into the lungs and even into the blood. Doctors advise people with asthma to stay indoors on days when the air quality index is red. A properly fitted N95 mask can filter out most of these particles, but a loose cloth mask cannot. An air purifier helps only if the doors and windows are kept closed." According to the passage, why is a cloth mask not recommended on days with heavy PM2.5?

Read the passage and answer the question. "During the dry season many Thai cities are covered by a haze of fine dust known as PM2.5. These particles are so small that they pass through the nose and travel deep into the lungs and even into the blood. Doctors advise people with asthma to stay indoors on days when the air quality index is red. A properly fitted N95 mask can filter out most of these particles, but a loose cloth mask cannot. An air purifier helps only if the doors and windows are kept closed." It can be inferred from the passage that running an air purifier with the windows open would be

Read the passage and answer the question. "During the dry season many Thai cities are covered by a haze of fine dust known as PM2.5. These particles are so small that they pass through the nose and travel deep into the lungs and even into the blood. Doctors advise people with asthma to stay indoors on days when the air quality index is red. A properly fitted N95 mask can filter out most of these particles, but a loose cloth mask cannot. An air purifier helps only if the doors and windows are kept closed." According to the passage, what makes PM2.5 dangerous to health?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Smartphones are replaced faster than almost any other household device. The average user changes phone every two or three years, and most old handsets are simply kept in a drawer or thrown away. This creates electronic waste, or e-waste, which contains valuable metals such as gold and copper as well as poisonous substances such as lead. When e-waste is burned in the open air, these poisons enter the soil and the air. Recycling centres can recover the metals safely, but only a small share of e-waste ever reaches them." According to the passage, what happens to most old handsets?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Smartphones are replaced faster than almost any other household device. The average user changes phone every two or three years, and most old handsets are simply kept in a drawer or thrown away. This creates electronic waste, or e-waste, which contains valuable metals such as gold and copper as well as poisonous substances such as lead. When e-waste is burned in the open air, these poisons enter the soil and the air. Recycling centres can recover the metals safely, but only a small share of e-waste ever reaches them." In the last sentence, the word "recover" is closest in meaning to

Read the passage and answer the question. "Smartphones are replaced faster than almost any other household device. The average user changes phone every two or three years, and most old handsets are simply kept in a drawer or thrown away. This creates electronic waste, or e-waste, which contains valuable metals such as gold and copper as well as poisonous substances such as lead. When e-waste is burned in the open air, these poisons enter the soil and the air. Recycling centres can recover the metals safely, but only a small share of e-waste ever reaches them." Which statement is best supported by the passage?

Read the passage and answer the question. "A recent review of exercise studies found that people who walk briskly for about thirty minutes a day have a lower risk of heart disease than those who rarely walk. The benefit still appears when the thirty minutes are divided into three shorter walks. Researchers stress that the pace matters: a slow stroll around a shopping mall does not raise the heart rate enough to help. They also point out that walking is free, needs no equipment, and suits people of almost any age." According to the passage, what happens if the thirty minutes are divided into three shorter walks?

Read the passage and answer the question. "A recent review of exercise studies found that people who walk briskly for about thirty minutes a day have a lower risk of heart disease than those who rarely walk. The benefit still appears when the thirty minutes are divided into three shorter walks. Researchers stress that the pace matters: a slow stroll around a shopping mall does not raise the heart rate enough to help. They also point out that walking is free, needs no equipment, and suits people of almost any age." Why do the researchers mention the pace of walking?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Rooftop solar panels have become far cheaper over the past ten years, and many households now produce part of their own electricity. The panels generate the most power at midday, exactly when air-conditioners are working hardest, so the electricity is used at once. However, they produce nothing at night, and the batteries that store daytime power are still expensive. For this reason most homes with solar panels stay connected to the public grid instead of leaving it completely." According to the passage, why do most homes with solar panels stay connected to the public grid?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Since 2020, many Thai companies have allowed their staff to work from home two days a week. Managers report that employees finish routine tasks faster at home because there are fewer interruptions. New staff, however, often struggle because they cannot easily ask their colleagues for help. To solve this problem, some firms now require newcomers to come to the office every day for their first three months. Team meetings are still held on Wednesdays, when everyone is expected to be present." According to the passage, why do new staff often struggle when working from home?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Since 2020, many Thai companies have allowed their staff to work from home two days a week. Managers report that employees finish routine tasks faster at home because there are fewer interruptions. New staff, however, often struggle because they cannot easily ask their colleagues for help. To solve this problem, some firms now require newcomers to come to the office every day for their first three months. Team meetings are still held on Wednesdays, when everyone is expected to be present." What do some firms require their newcomers to do?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Since 2020, many Thai companies have allowed their staff to work from home two days a week. Managers report that employees finish routine tasks faster at home because there are fewer interruptions. New staff, however, often struggle because they cannot easily ask their colleagues for help. To solve this problem, some firms now require newcomers to come to the office every day for their first three months. Team meetings are still held on Wednesdays, when everyone is expected to be present." Which statement would the writer most likely agree with?

Read the passage and answer the question. "The university library has extended its opening hours during the examination period. From Monday to Friday it now closes at midnight instead of eight in the evening. Students say the longer hours help them prepare, especially those who have part-time jobs during the day. The library staff, however, have asked for extra pay because of the late shifts. The library will return to its normal schedule once the examinations are over." During the examination period, what time does the library close from Monday to Friday?

Read the passage and answer the question. "The university library has extended its opening hours during the examination period. From Monday to Friday it now closes at midnight instead of eight in the evening. Students say the longer hours help them prepare, especially those who have part-time jobs during the day. The library staff, however, have asked for extra pay because of the late shifts. The library will return to its normal schedule once the examinations are over." What have the library staff asked for?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Ms. Suda applied for a position as an administrative officer at a government office. She was asked to send her transcript, a copy of her identity card, and two recommendation letters within ten days. Because one of her referees was abroad at that time, she was able to send only one letter before the deadline. The office informed her that incomplete applications would not be considered. She therefore requested an extension, and she was given five more days to complete her file." Why was Ms. Suda able to send only one recommendation letter before the deadline?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Ms. Suda applied for a position as an administrative officer at a government office. She was asked to send her transcript, a copy of her identity card, and two recommendation letters within ten days. Because one of her referees was abroad at that time, she was able to send only one letter before the deadline. The office informed her that incomplete applications would not be considered. She therefore requested an extension, and she was given five more days to complete her file." What was the result of Ms. Suda's request for an extension?

Read the passage and answer the question. "A growing number of Thai high-school graduates now choose vocational colleges instead of universities. Employers in manufacturing say that graduates with practical skills can start work almost immediately, while university graduates often need several months of training first. Vocational programmes are also shorter and cheaper, which appeals to families with a limited income. Even so, some parents still believe that a university degree brings more social respect." According to the passage, why do manufacturing employers value vocational graduates?

Read the passage and answer the question. "A growing number of Thai high-school graduates now choose vocational colleges instead of universities. Employers in manufacturing say that graduates with practical skills can start work almost immediately, while university graduates often need several months of training first. Vocational programmes are also shorter and cheaper, which appeals to families with a limited income. Even so, some parents still believe that a university degree brings more social respect." Which reason does the passage give for some parents still preferring a university?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Our department will hold a safety training session on 5 March in Meeting Room B. All members of staff who joined the office after January must attend, while the others may join if they wish. The session begins at nine in the morning and lasts about three hours. Lunch will not be provided, but coffee will be served during the break. Please register with the personnel section by 28 February." Who is required to attend the training session?

Read the passage and answer the question. "Our department will hold a safety training session on 5 March in Meeting Room B. All members of staff who joined the office after January must attend, while the others may join if they wish. The session begins at nine in the morning and lasts about three hours. Lunch will not be provided, but coffee will be served during the break. Please register with the personnel section by 28 February." At approximately what time is the session expected to finish?