阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

Exercise makes the heart beat faster. This sends more blood and oxygen to the muscles that are working. Why does the heart beat faster during exercise?

1. ATo cool down the skin quickly
2. BTo send more oxygen to working muscles
3. CTo slow down breathing
4. DTo help the body fall asleep

Owls hunt mostly at night. Their large eyes help them see in dim light, and their excellent hearing lets them find mice hidden under leaves or snow. Which two features help owls hunt at night?

1. AStrong wings and a long, quiet tail
2. BBright feathers and loud calls
3. CLarge eyes and excellent hearing
4. DSharp beaks and long legs

A weather report says: “Today will be cloudy in the morning with sunshine in the afternoon. Tonight, expect light rain.” When is rain expected?

1. AThis morning
2. BThis afternoon
3. CAll day long
4. DTonight

“The nurse checked the patient’s wristband, asked his name and date of birth, and compared them with the medicine order before giving the tablet.” Why did the nurse most likely do these checks?

1. ATo decide what the patient should eat for lunch
2. BTo see whether he had visitors waiting
3. CTo make sure the medicine went to the right patient
4. DTo find out how long the patient would stay

Grace wanted a dog, but her apartment did not allow pets. She began volunteering at an animal shelter on weekends, walking and feeding the dogs. What can you infer about why Grace volunteered?

1. AShe wanted to spend time with dogs.
2. BShe was afraid of dogs.
3. CShe wanted to move to a new apartment.
4. DShe was paid to work at the shelter.

“Although the hiking trail was steep and rocky, the view from the top made the climb worthwhile.” What does the author suggest?

1. AThe hikers decided not to reach the top.
2. BThe view was worth the difficult climb.
3. CThe trail was easy and flat all the way.
4. DThe view was disappointing after the climb.

The author writes: “Online reviews are useful when choosing a restaurant. Still, readers should remember that people are more likely to write a review after a very good or very bad experience.” What is the author warning about?

1. AOnline reviews are always written by owners.
2. BReviews may not reflect typical experiences.
3. COnly bad experiences are written about.
4. DRestaurants should not be reviewed online.

“Only 30 minutes after taking the new pill, I felt better,” said one customer in an advertisement. “It must be the best headache pill ever made.” Why is this weak evidence that the pill works?

1. AIt is one person’s experience, not a controlled study.
2. BAdvertisements are never allowed to quote real customers.
3. CThe customer did not say what time it was.
4. DHeadaches never improve on their own.