阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

Dentists advise brushing your teeth twice a day for about two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste. Flossing once a day cleans between the teeth where a brush cannot reach. Why should people floss?

1. ATo replace brushing twice a day
2. BTo make the teeth whiter
3. CTo add fluoride to the teeth
4. DTo clean the gaps between the teeth

“Lena is an only child. She lives with her mother and her grandfather in a flat above a bakery.” Who does Lena live with?

1. AHer mother and grandfather
2. BHer grandmother and her uncle
3. CHer mother and her sister
4. DHer father and her brother

A hospital map key shows: blue square = lift; green circle = toilet; red cross = emergency department; yellow star = café. What does a green circle mean on the map?

1. ACafé
2. BToilet
3. CLift
4. DEmergency department

“Despite his fear of heights, Leo climbed the tall ladder to rescue the kitten stuck on the roof.” What does this show about Leo?

1. AHe was not afraid of heights at all.
2. BHe was brave enough to face his fear.
3. CHe was annoyed by the noisy kitten on the roof.
4. DHe wanted to fix the broken roof.

A pie chart of a family’s monthly budget shows: housing 40%, food 20%, transport 15%, savings 10%, other 15%. Which statement is true?

1. AHousing takes the largest share.
2. BSavings are the second largest share of the budget.
3. CFood and transport together exceed housing.
4. DTransport takes more than food.

“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. BTrouble seeing out of one eye
3. CTime to call emergency services
4. DTiredness in the arms and legs

“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. ASad and hopeless
2. BSilly and playful
3. CCheerful and lively
4. DTense and uneasy

“The hospital cut its use of paper by 40 percent after switching to electronic records. Staff said finding patient information became faster. A few older staff members needed extra training.” Which statement is best supported?

1. AThe switch had benefits but also required some training.
2. BThe switch increased the amount of paper used.
3. CEvery member of staff needed extra training.
4. DThe switch made finding information slower.