阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

An email reads: “Hi team, the staff meeting has moved from Monday at 2 p.m. to Tuesday at 2 p.m. It will still be held in Room 4. Thanks, Dana.” What has changed about the meeting?

1. AThe person in charge
2. BThe time of 2 p.m.
3. CThe room
4. DThe day

Mia set her alarm for 6 a.m. After she woke up, she showered and ate breakfast. Then she packed her bag and caught the bus to school. What did Mia do right after she ate breakfast?

1. AShe packed her bag.
2. BShe caught the bus.
3. CShe showered.
4. DShe set her alarm.

Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of serious head injury in a crash. A helmet should sit level on the head and fit snugly, with the strap fastened under the chin. How should a helmet sit on the head?

1. ALoose so that air can move freely
2. BLevel and snug, strap fastened
3. CLow over the eyes with the strap open
4. DTilted back so the forehead is free

“The doctor explained that the medicine would work best if taken at the same time every day. Mr. Ali set an alarm on his phone for 9 p.m.” Why did Mr. Ali set an alarm?

1. ATo take the medicine at the same time daily
2. BTo know when to stop taking the medicine
3. CTo wake up early for work the next day
4. DTo remind him to call the doctor

“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. ARelaxed
2. BWorried
3. CProud
4. DAmused

The author writes: “Some people say reading on screens is just as good as reading on paper. However, several studies suggest that readers remember long texts slightly better on paper.” What is the author’s point?

1. APaper may help people remember long texts.
2. BReading has no effect on memory at all.
3. CPeople always remember more from screens.
4. DScreens should never be used for reading.

The author writes: “Either we close the old swimming pool, or the town will go bankrupt.” What is the flaw in this statement?

1. AIt presents only two options when others exist.
2. BIt gives too many reasons for closing the pool.
3. CIt agrees with both sides of the debate.
4. DIt uses figures that are clearly out of date.

“The hospital cut its use of paper by 40 percent after switching to electronic records. Staff said finding patient information became faster. A few older staff members needed extra training.” Which statement is best supported?

1. AThe switch made finding information slower.
2. BEvery member of staff needed extra training.
3. CThe switch increased the amount of paper used.
4. DThe switch had benefits but also required some training.