阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

Bats are the only mammals that can truly fly. Their wings are made of thin skin stretched between long finger bones. What are bats’ wings made of?

1. AHard shells that open and close
2. BFur that grows into thin flaps
3. CFeathers attached to strong, hollow arm bones
4. DThin skin stretched between finger bones

Seahorses are unusual fish. The female lays her eggs in a pouch on the male’s belly, and the male carries them until they hatch. Which seahorse carries the eggs until they hatch?

1. ANeither parent
2. BThe male
3. CThe female
4. DBoth parents in turn

Hannah lost her library card. She went to the front desk, showed her ID and paid a small fee. The librarian printed a new card for her. What did Hannah show at the front desk?

1. AHer library books
2. BHer old card
3. CHer receipt
4. DHer ID

The author says: “Some argue that homework is a waste of time. Yet research shows that a moderate amount of homework can improve test scores for older students.” How does the author respond to the argument against homework?

1. ABy ignoring the argument completely
2. BBy presenting research that supports some homework
3. CBy telling a personal story about homework from school
4. DBy agreeing that homework is a waste of time

“After the storm, the town came together. Neighbours cleared fallen trees, shared food and checked on elderly residents.” What is the main theme of the passage?

1. AThe danger of living near old trees
2. BWhy older people should move away
3. CPeople helping one another in hard times
4. DThe best way to prepare for a storm

“After the hospital put hand sanitiser by every bed, staff used it far more often, and infection rates on the ward fell.” What can be reasonably concluded?

1. AStaff did not clean their hands before at all.
2. BInfection rates rose after the change.
3. CEasier access may have improved hand hygiene.
4. DHand sanitiser is the only way to stop infection.

“Supporters of the new law say it will reduce noise at night. Opponents say it will hurt businesses that stay open late. Both sides agree that residents deserve a good night’s sleep.” On what do both sides agree?

1. AResidents should be able to sleep well.
2. BBusinesses should close at sunset.
3. CThe law will hurt late-night businesses.
4. DThe law will reduce noise at night.

Train timetable: trains leave Oak Street at 6:10, 6:40, 7:10 and 7:40 a.m. The journey to Central takes 35 minutes. A nurse’s shift at Central Hospital starts at 7:30 a.m., and it is a 5-minute walk from the station. Which is the latest train she can take and still arrive on time?

1. AThe 6:10 train
2. BThe 7:40 train
3. CThe 6:40 train
4. DThe 7:10 train