阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

“The audience burst into applause when the young violinist finished her solo.” What does “applause” mean?

1. ALoud laughter at a joke
2. BClapping to show approval
3. CShouting loudly to complain
4. DSilence after a sad song

Lucy and her brother both like sports. Lucy plays football on Tuesdays, and her brother swims on Thursdays. On Saturdays, they both go running in the park. What do Lucy and her brother do together?

1. AThey swim on Thursdays.
2. BThey play football on Tuesdays.
3. CThey play tennis on Sundays.
4. DThey go running on Saturdays.

Before giving blood, donors answer questions about their health and have their blood pressure and iron level checked. If the checks are normal, they donate about half a litre of blood, then rest and have a snack. What happens after the health checks are normal?

1. AThe donor goes home straight away.
2. BThe donor has the blood pressure and iron level checked again.
3. CThe donor answers health questions.
4. DThe donor gives about half a litre of blood.

Some people think that a cold is caused by being out in cold weather. Colds are actually caused by viruses. People may catch more colds in winter because they spend more time indoors, close to others. According to the passage, why might colds be more common in winter?

1. AViruses cannot survive in warm weather at all.
2. BPeople spend more time indoors near others.
3. CPeople drink less water in the winter months.
4. DCold weather itself causes the virus to grow.

An advertisement says: “Everyone is switching to SparkleSmile toothpaste. Don’t be the only one left behind!” Which technique is the advertisement using?

1. AComparing the price with other toothpastes
2. BQuoting a dentist’s expert advice
3. CDescribing the ingredients in detail
4. DUrging people to follow the crowd

“The hikers had planned to reach the summit by noon. But when dark clouds gathered and the wind grew stronger, the leader turned the group around.” Why did the leader turn the group around?

1. AThe leader wanted to arrive before noon.
2. BThe group had already reached the top.
3. CThe hikers were too hungry to go on.
4. DThe weather was becoming dangerous.

“Unlike her older brother, who argued about everything, Mina listened carefully, asked questions and only then shared her view.” Which word best describes Mina?

1. ASilent
2. BCareless
3. CThoughtful
4. DStubborn

The author writes: “I have walked to work for twenty years, rain or shine. I have never once needed a car, so no one in this city needs one.” What is the main weakness?

1. ATwenty years is too short to judge the city.
2. BThe author owns a car but does not use it.
3. CWalking to work is impossible in the rain.
4. DOne person’s situation may not fit everyone.