阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

The instructions on a box of tissues say: “Pull one tissue from the slot at the top. The next tissue will pop up automatically.” What happens after you pull out one tissue?

1. AThe slot closes automatically.
2. BThe next tissue pops up on its own.
3. CThe box must be opened again.
4. DThe tissues fall out the bottom.

A staff notice reads: “The fire exit doors must be kept clear at all times. Do not store boxes or trolleys in front of them.” What is the purpose of the notice?

1. ATo keep the fire exits free of objects
2. BTo announce a fire drill next week
3. CTo tell staff where to store boxes
4. DTo explain how staff should open the fire doors

A permission slip reads: “Please sign and return this form by Friday if your child may join the trip to the science museum on 12 May.” When must the form be returned?

1. AOn 12 May
2. BBy Friday
3. CAt the museum
4. DNext Monday

“Eating more fibre, drinking water and being active can help prevent constipation.” Which advice would the author most likely give?

1. AAvoid all fluids for several hours after meals.
2. BRest in bed as much as possible every day.
3. CEat more fruit, vegetables and whole grains.
4. DEat mainly white bread and cheese.

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

Coral reefs cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, yet they are home to about a quarter of all marine species. Warmer water can cause corals to lose the algae that feed them, a process called bleaching. What does the word “yet” signal in the first sentence?

1. AA sequence of events in the life of a coral
2. BA cause-and-effect link between warmer water and coral bleaching
3. CA contrast between the reefs’ small area and their many species
4. DAn example of a species that lives on a reef

The author writes: “All of my neighbours who drink coffee are energetic. So coffee must give everyone energy.” What is the flaw in this reasoning?

1. AIt generalises from a small, unusual group.
2. BIt uses facts instead of personal opinions.
3. CIt does not mention the price of coffee.
4. DIt gives too many examples to be useful.

A medication guide says: “Store below 25 °C. Keep out of reach of children. Discard 28 days after opening.” A bottle was opened on March 3. On which date should it be discarded?

1. AMarch 31
2. BApril 3
3. CMarch 28
4. DMarch 25