阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

“Ellie’s room was a mess. Clothes covered the floor, books were piled on the bed and her shoes were under the desk.” What is the main idea?

1. AEllie had many shoes.
2. BEllie read in bed.
3. CEllie’s room was untidy.
4. DEllie had moved house.

“Lucas tiptoed past his sleeping baby sister so he would not wake her.” Why did Lucas tiptoe?

1. ABecause his feet were sore
2. BTo avoid waking his sister
3. CBecause the floor was wet
4. DTo surprise his parents

Each year the town plants trees in the park. This spring, volunteers planted 40 oak trees and 25 maple trees. How many trees did the volunteers plant this spring?

1. A40
2. B65
3. C15
4. D25

“I couldn’t put the book down. I read it in one night and was sad when it ended.” What is the reader’s opinion of the book?

1. AThe reader thought it was frightening.
2. BThe reader found it too long.
3. CThe reader enjoyed it very much.
4. DThe reader did not finish it.

“The town had a problem: the only bridge over the river was too narrow for two cars. The council solved it by building a second bridge and making each one-way.” How is the passage organised?

1. ACompare and contrast
2. BProblem and solution
3. CDescription of a place
4. DTime order of events

Discharge instructions: “Keep the dressing dry for 48 hours. After that, you may shower, but do not soak the wound in a bath until the stitches are removed.” On day 3, what may the patient do?

1. ASoak in a bath
2. BTake a shower
3. CSwim in a pool
4. DRemove the stitches

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

The author writes: “Online shopping is convenient, but it has hidden costs. Small local shops close, high streets empty and delivery vans add to traffic.” Which statement best describes the author’s view?

1. AOnline shopping is not convenient for anyone.
2. BLocal shops are always cheaper than any online stores.
3. COnline shopping has drawbacks that are easy to miss.
4. DOnline shopping should be banned in every town.