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. AWater vapour
2. BIce
3. CSea salt crystals
4. DLiquid oil

Kai wanted to bake bread. He mixed flour, water, yeast and salt. He left the dough to rise for an hour. Then he shaped it into a loaf and baked it. What did Kai do after the dough rose?

1. AHe bought more flour.
2. BHe added more yeast.
3. CHe mixed in the salt.
4. DHe shaped it into a loaf.

Camels can go for many days without drinking. When they do find water, they can drink a very large amount in a short time. Their hump stores fat, not water. What does a camel’s hump store?

1. AWater
2. BAir
3. CFat
4. DMilk

“Using phones and tablets late at night may make it harder to fall asleep. Experts suggest putting screens away about an hour before bed.” Which person is following the experts’ advice?

1. ABen, who scrolls his phone until midnight
2. BCara, who watches videos on her tablet in bed
3. CAna, who reads a paper book for the last hour
4. DDan, who plays games until he falls asleep

A notice says: “The water will be turned off in Building C from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday for pipe repairs. Please store some water in advance.” What does the notice suggest residents should do?

1. AUse only bottled water until Friday night.
2. BKeep some water ready before Thursday morning.
3. CLeave Building C and stay away for the whole of Thursday.
4. DRepair the pipes in their own apartments.

Passage: “Coral reefs are sometimes called the rainforests of the sea.” Why might coral reefs be compared to rainforests?

1. ABoth are found only on mountains.
2. BBoth are made mainly of tall trees.
3. CBoth receive a lot of rain.
4. DBoth are home to a great variety of life.

“The phone rang at 3 a.m. Lena’s heart pounded as she reached for it, already imagining the worst.” What does the author suggest by “already imagining the worst”?

1. ALena was excited about a surprise.
2. BLena was annoyed by a wrong number.
3. CLena expected bad news.
4. DLena knew who was calling.

Clinic hours: “Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–noon; Sun closed. Walk-in patients are seen until one hour before closing.” What is the latest time a walk-in patient can be seen on a Friday?

1. A11 a.m.
2. B7 p.m.
3. C5 p.m.
4. D4 p.m.