阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?

1. AThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.
2. BThey let air and water into the soil.
3. CThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.
4. DThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.

A bus route sign reads: “Route 7: Station – Hospital – Library – Park. Buses every 20 minutes.” Which stop comes right after the hospital?

1. APark
2. BLibrary
3. CMarket
4. DStation

A textbook chapter has these headings: “What Is an Earthquake?”, “Why Earthquakes Happen”, “How to Stay Safe”. Under which heading would you look for advice on what to do during an earthquake?

1. AThe glossary at the back of the book
2. BWhy Earthquakes Happen
3. CHow to Stay Safe
4. DWhat Is an Earthquake?

“Ella stared at the empty page. The essay was due in an hour, and she had written only her name.” How does Ella most likely feel?

1. AAmused
2. BWorried
3. CProud
4. DRelaxed

“When you have a cold, the lining of your nose swells and makes more mucus. This is why your nose feels blocked.” What causes the blocked feeling in your nose?

1. ASwelling and extra mucus
2. BSneezing too often in the day
3. CToo much sleep at night
4. DCold air in the nose

A recipe states: “For a softer cookie, bake for 8 minutes. For a crisper cookie, bake for 11 minutes.” What can you infer?

1. ALonger baking makes the cookies crisper.
2. BSofter cookies need a hotter oven.
3. CCrisper cookies need more sugar.
4. DThe cookies must always bake for 8 minutes.

“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. AThe law will reduce noise at night.
2. BThe law will hurt late-night businesses.
3. CResidents should be able to sleep well.
4. DBusinesses should close at sunset.

“When the reporter asked the mayor about the delayed bridge project, the mayor talked at length about the new park and the town’s low crime rate.” What does the mayor’s answer suggest?

1. AThe bridge project is already finished.
2. BThe mayor answered the question fully.
3. CThe park and the bridge are the same project.
4. DThe mayor avoided the question.