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. ASilence after a sad song
2. BClapping to show approval
3. CLoud laughter at a joke
4. DShouting loudly to complain

The instructions on a box of tissues say: “Pull one tissue from the slot at the top. The next tissue will pop up automatically.” What happens after you pull out one tissue?

1. AThe box must be opened again.
2. BThe next tissue pops up on its own.
3. CThe slot closes automatically.
4. DThe tissues fall out the bottom.

Hannah lost her library card. She went to the front desk, showed her ID and paid a small fee. The librarian printed a new card for her. What did Hannah show at the front desk?

1. AHer receipt
2. BHer ID
3. CHer library books
4. DHer old card

“The volunteer firefighters train every Tuesday evening, even though most of them have full-time jobs during the day.” What does this detail show about the volunteers?

1. AThey have no jobs during the day.
2. BThey are paid well for training.
3. CThey train only once a year.
4. DThey are committed to the role.

Hand sanitiser is useful when soap and water are not available. Still, washing with soap and water is better when hands are visibly dirty, because sanitiser does not remove dirt and grease well. What can you infer from the passage?

1. AHand sanitiser should never be used.
2. BSoap and water are the better choice for greasy hands.
3. CHand sanitiser removes dirt better than soap.
4. DSoap and water are only needed in hospitals and clinics, not at home.

To make a cup of tea, first boil the water. Next, put a tea bag in the cup and pour the hot water over it. Let it steep for three to five minutes, then remove the bag and add milk if you like. Which step comes immediately before removing the tea bag?

1. ALetting the tea steep for three to five minutes
2. BBoiling the water
3. CPutting the tea bag in the cup
4. DAdding milk

“Many patients feel nervous before surgery. Nurses can help by explaining what will happen, answering questions and letting patients know that their feelings are normal.” What is the author’s purpose?

1. ATo criticise nurses for not explaining surgery to patients enough
2. BTo describe how nurses can ease patients’ fears
3. CTo explain how surgery is performed in detail
4. DTo persuade patients to avoid having surgery

“The surgeon, who had performed the operation hundreds of times, still reviewed every step the night before.” What does this detail reveal about the surgeon?

1. AThe surgeon is new and unsure of the procedure.
2. BThe surgeon is careful despite great experience.
3. CThe surgeon now finds this operation dull and boring.
4. DThe surgeon has forgotten how to operate.