阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

Sam’s note to his roommate said: “Gone to the gym. Back at 6. Please take the chicken out of the freezer.” What does Sam want his roommate to do?

1. ATake the chicken out of the freezer
2. BBuy more chicken at the shop
3. CMeet him at the gym at 6 for a workout
4. DCook dinner before he returns

“Lucas tiptoed past his sleeping baby sister so he would not wake her.” Why did Lucas tiptoe?

1. ATo avoid waking his sister
2. BBecause his feet were sore
3. CTo surprise his parents
4. DBecause the floor was wet

“Sara loves to read. For example, she finishes two or three books every week.” What does the phrase “For example” show?

1. AThe second sentence disagrees with the first.
2. BA different opinion is about to be given.
3. CAn example supporting the first sentence follows.
4. DThe writer is about to end the story here.

“The coach had a rule: no phones at practice. When Jamie’s phone buzzed during drills, the coach simply held out his hand.” What did the coach most likely want?

1. AJamie to shake his hand
2. BJamie to leave practice early
3. CJamie to call someone back
4. DJamie to hand over the phone

“The word ‘biology’ comes from two Greek words: ‘bios’, meaning life, and ‘logos’, meaning study.” What does “biology” mean, according to the passage?

1. AThe study of stars
2. BThe study of rocks
3. CThe study of life
4. DThe study of numbers

Vaccines train the immune system to recognise a germ without causing the disease. Later, if the real germ enters the body, the immune system can respond faster. Which statement best summarises the passage?

1. AVaccines replace the immune system completely.
2. BVaccines work only after a person is already sick with the disease.
3. CVaccines cause a mild form of every disease.
4. DVaccines prepare the immune system to fight a germ quickly.

A chart shows the number of patients seen in an emergency department per hour: 6 a.m. – 4; 9 a.m. – 10; noon – 12; 3 p.m. – 9; 6 p.m. – 14; 9 p.m. – 8. When would extra staff be most useful?

1. AAround 6 p.m.
2. BAround 6 a.m.
3. CAround 9 p.m.
4. DAround 3 p.m.

Passage 1: “School uniforms reduce bullying because no one is teased about clothes.” Passage 2: “School uniforms limit students’ ability to express who they are.” What is the main difference between the two passages?

1. AOne gives facts while the other tells a personal story.
2. BBoth argue that uniforms cost too much.
3. COne argues for uniforms and the other against.
4. DBoth argue that uniforms should be banned.