阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

A thermometer label says: “Clean the tip with alcohol before and after each use.” When should the tip be cleaned?

1. AOnly after each use
2. BOnly once a week
3. CBefore and after each use
4. DOnly when it looks dirty

When a hedgehog is frightened, it rolls into a tight ball. Its sharp spines then stick out in all directions, protecting its soft belly. What does a hedgehog do when it is frightened?

1. AIt runs into water.
2. BIt rolls into a ball.
3. CIt climbs a tree.
4. DIt calls loudly.

The first step in treating a minor burn is to cool it under cool running water for about 20 minutes. Do not use ice, which can damage the skin further. What should you NOT use on a minor burn?

1. ACool water
2. BA clean cloth
3. CRunning water
4. DIce

“Some people think that only children need vaccines. In fact, adults also need some vaccines, such as boosters for tetanus and a yearly flu vaccine.” What is the main point?

1. AChildren do not need vaccines.
2. BThe flu vaccine is only for children.
3. CAdults need some vaccines too.
4. DTetanus affects only children.

Lions live in groups called prides, and the females do most of the hunting together. Tigers usually live and hunt alone. How are lions and tigers different, according to the passage?

1. ALions hunt only at night, but tigers hunt by day.
2. BLions live in groups, but tigers mostly live alone.
3. CMale lions do all the hunting, but tigers never hunt.
4. DTigers live in groups, but lions mostly live alone.

“Every morning, Mr. Patel opened his bakery at 5 a.m. By 7 a.m., a line of customers stretched down the street.” What can you infer about the bakery?

1. AIt opens later than other shops.
2. BIt is closing down soon.
3. CIt is popular with many customers.
4. DIt sells only one type of bread.

“The scientist repeated the experiment five times in different labs and always got the same result.” Why does this strengthen the scientist’s findings?

1. ADifferent labs always use the same equipment.
2. BRepeated results make chance or error less likely.
3. CThe law requires exactly five repeat tests.
4. DIt proves the result is true in every case.

“Only 30 minutes after taking the new pill, I felt better,” said one customer in an advertisement. “It must be the best headache pill ever made.” Why is this weak evidence that the pill works?

1. AIt is one person’s experience, not a controlled study.
2. BThe customer did not say what time it was.
3. CHeadaches never improve on their own.
4. DAdvertisements are never allowed to quote real customers.