阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

The tides in the ocean rise and fall mainly because of the pull of the moon’s gravity on Earth’s water. What mainly causes the tides?

1. AStrong winds over the ocean
2. BHeat from the sun on the water
3. CRivers flowing into the sea
4. DThe pull of the moon’s gravity

Drinking enough water helps the body control its temperature. Water also carries nutrients to cells and removes waste through the kidneys. Many adults need about two litres of fluid a day, and more in hot weather. According to the passage, how does water help remove waste?

1. AThrough the kidneys
2. BThrough the skin only
3. CBy carrying nutrients to cells
4. DBy lowering the temperature of the cells

The school nurse sent a note home: “Please keep your child at home if they have a fever of 38 °C (100.4 °F) or higher. They may return when they have been free of fever for 24 hours without medicine.” When may a child return to school?

1. AWhen the temperature is just below 38.5 °C
2. BAs soon as the fever medicine has been taken
3. CAfter 24 hours without fever and without fever medicine
4. DAfter one good night of sleep, even if the fever is still there

“Marco checked the weather report three times, packed an extra jacket and put an umbrella by the door the night before the school trip.” What can you infer about Marco?

1. AHe has forgotten the date of the school trip.
2. BHe expects bad weather and likes to be prepared.
3. CHe does not really want to go on the school trip.
4. DHe thinks the trip will be sunny and warm.

Some animals hibernate in winter. Their heart rate and breathing slow down, and their body temperature drops. This saves energy at a time when food is hard to find. Why do some animals hibernate?

1. ATo raise their heart rate in the cold
2. BTo grow thicker fur for the summer
3. CTo find a mate during the winter
4. DTo save energy when food is scarce

The nutrition label on a cereal box lists, per serving: 120 calories, 2 g fat, 9 g sugar and 3 g fibre. The box contains 10 servings. How much sugar is in the whole box?

1. A120 g
2. B30 g
3. C9 g
4. D90 g

“The forest was eerily quiet. No birds sang, and the usual rustle of small animals had stopped. Then, far off, came a low rumble of thunder.” What mood does the author create?

1. ACheerful and lively
2. BSad and hopeless
3. CTense and uneasy
4. DSilly and playful

The author writes: “Opponents claim the new hospital will cost too much. But they ignore that the nearest emergency room is 60 kilometres away, and every minute counts in a heart attack.” What is the author’s tone toward the opponents?

1. AAmused
2. BAdmiring
3. CNeutral
4. DCritical