阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

A flyer reads: “Free CPR class for parents. Saturday 10 a.m. at the community centre. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.” What should people bring to the class?

1. AA first-aid kit
2. BA training dummy
3. CA packed lunch
4. DA water bottle

Giraffes are the tallest land animals. Their long necks help them reach leaves high in trees that other animals cannot reach. How do long necks help giraffes?

1. AThey let giraffes reach leaves high in trees.
2. BThey keep giraffes warm at night.
3. CThey help giraffes drink from deep rivers.
4. DThey help giraffes run faster than lions.

“Kevin is the tallest boy in the class. He often helps the teacher reach things on the top shelf.” Why does Kevin often help the teacher?

1. AHe wants to sit near the shelf.
2. BHe is tall enough to reach high shelves.
3. CHe is the teacher’s son.
4. DHe is the oldest boy in the class.

“Leaves change colour in autumn because the trees stop making chlorophyll, the green pigment. As the green fades, yellow and orange pigments that were there all along become visible.” Where do the yellow and orange colours come from?

1. ANew pigments made only in autumn
2. BSunlight that burns the green away
3. CPigments already present in the leaves
4. DCold night air that paints the leaves

In a survey of 200 nursing students, 150 said they studied best in the morning, 30 preferred the afternoon and 20 preferred the evening. What percentage of the students preferred the morning?

1. A75%
2. B150%
3. C15%
4. D50%

“Last summer, the town held its first food festival. More than 5000 people came, and the local restaurants sold out of food by evening. The mayor has already announced a second festival for next year.” Why most likely did the mayor announce a second festival?

1. AThe town wanted to replace its restaurants.
2. BFew people came to the first festival.
3. CThe first festival was a big success.
4. DThe restaurants asked to close for the summer.

A shift schedule shows: Nurse A works Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Nurse B works Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Nurse C works Monday, Thursday and Saturday. On which day do Nurse A and Nurse B work together?

1. AWednesday
2. BMonday
3. CFriday
4. DThursday

“A doctor’s note must be given for any absence of more than three days. Absences of three days or fewer can be reported by phone.” A nurse is absent from Monday to Wednesday. What must the nurse do?

1. ATake an unpaid holiday.
2. BBring a doctor’s note.
3. CReport it in person on Monday.
4. DReport the absence by phone.