阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

Many people think goldfish have a memory of only three seconds. In fact, studies have shown that goldfish can remember things for months and can even be trained to respond to sounds. What does the passage say about goldfish?

1. AThey can remember things for months.
2. BThey can remember things for three seconds only.
3. CThey cannot learn anything at all.
4. DThey forget sounds very quickly.

A coupon reads: “20% off any one item. Valid until 30 April. Cannot be used with other offers.” What is one rule for using the coupon?

1. AIt cannot be combined with other offers.
2. BIt gives a discount of 30 percent.
3. CIt is valid for the whole of next year.
4. DIt can be used on every item.

When Leo opened the door, the kitchen was full of smoke and the smoke alarm was beeping. A pan was still on the stove. What most likely happened?

1. AA window had been left open.
2. BThe alarm was being tested by the landlord.
3. CFood on the stove had burned.
4. DLeo had cleaned the kitchen.

Some people think that a cold is caused by being out in cold weather. Colds are actually caused by viruses. People may catch more colds in winter because they spend more time indoors, close to others. According to the passage, why might colds be more common in winter?

1. APeople spend more time indoors near others.
2. BPeople drink less water in the winter months.
3. CViruses cannot survive in warm weather at all.
4. DCold weather itself causes the virus to grow.

“The coach had a rule: no phones at practice. When Jamie’s phone buzzed during drills, the coach simply held out his hand.” What did the coach most likely want?

1. AJamie to hand over the phone
2. BJamie to leave practice early
3. CJamie to shake his hand
4. DJamie to call someone back

“The children had been told not to touch the cake. When their mother came back, there was a finger-shaped hole in the icing and chocolate on Tom’s chin.” What can you infer?

1. ATom had tasted the cake.
2. BTom does not like chocolate.
3. CThe mother made a mistake.
4. DThe cake was not finished.

The author writes: “Some readers may find these figures alarming. Over the past decade, the number of nurses aged over 55 has doubled, while the number entering the profession has stayed flat.” What problem is the author most likely pointing to?

1. AA decrease in the number of hospitals
2. BNurses working too few hours each week
3. CA possible future shortage of nurses as many retire
4. DToo many young people becoming nurses at the same time

“The writer’s grandfather never talked about the war. Only after his death did the family find a box of medals and letters in the attic.” What does this detail suggest?

1. AHe never served in the war at all.
2. BHe kept his wartime experiences private.
3. CHe talked about the war with his family every day.
4. DHe gave his medals away to friends.