阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

Ice melts when it is heated, turning into liquid water. If the water is heated more, it boils and turns into a gas called water vapour. What does water turn into when it boils?

1. AIce
2. BSea salt crystals
3. CLiquid oil
4. DWater vapour

The ostrich is the largest bird in the world. It cannot fly, but it can run very fast on its long, strong legs. What can an ostrich do well?

1. ARun fast
2. BFly long distances
3. CSwim underwater
4. DClimb tall trees

“Tom was reluctant to jump into the cold lake. He stood on the edge for a long time, dipping one toe in the water.” What does “reluctant” mean?

1. AUnwilling
2. BReady and eager
3. CCareless
4. DExcited

Coral reefs cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, yet they are home to about a quarter of all marine species. Warmer water can cause corals to lose the algae that feed them, a process called bleaching. What does the word “yet” signal in the first sentence?

1. AA cause-and-effect link between warmer water and coral bleaching
2. BA contrast between the reefs’ small area and their many species
3. CA sequence of events in the life of a coral
4. DAn example of a species that lives on a reef

“The nurse spoke softly, held the boy’s hand and explained each step before she gave the injection.” Which word best describes the nurse’s manner?

1. ARushed
2. BStrict
3. CGentle
4. DBored

“The FAST test helps people spot a stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services.” What does the letter T stand for?

1. ATemperature rising suddenly and sharply
2. BTiredness in the arms and legs
3. CTrouble seeing out of one eye
4. DTime to call emergency services

The author writes: “Our survey found that 9 out of 10 dentists recommend chewing gum.” The survey was paid for by a chewing gum company and asked only 10 dentists. Why should a reader be cautious about this claim?

1. AThe sample is tiny and the sponsor has an interest.
2. BThe survey should have asked only one dentist.
3. CDentists know little about teeth.
4. DChewing gum is not sold in most countries.

“The nurse explained the new inhaler to Mr. Brown and then asked him to show her how he would use it.” Why did the nurse most likely ask him to demonstrate?

1. ATo test whether the inhaler was faulty
2. BTo check that he had understood correctly
3. CTo save time during the teaching session
4. DTo find out whether he liked the inhaler