阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

“Every Sunday, the Garcia family visits the farmers’ market. They buy fresh bread, vegetables and eggs for the week ahead.” How often does the family visit the market?

1. AEvery day
2. BTwice a month
3. COnce a year
4. DOnce a week

A sign-in sheet at the clinic has these columns: Name, Time In, Reason for Visit, Time Out. What should a patient write in the third column?

1. AThe time they left
2. BThe time they arrived
3. CTheir name
4. DThe reason for the visit

The Amazon rainforest is in South America. It is home to millions of kinds of insects, plants, birds and other animals. What is the passage mainly about?

1. ABirds that fly south for winter
2. BHow to grow plants at home
3. CThe deserts of South America
4. DThe Amazon rainforest and its wildlife

Frogs begin life as eggs laid in water. The eggs hatch into tadpoles, which have tails and breathe with gills. Over several weeks, tadpoles grow legs, lose their tails and develop lungs. How is the passage mainly organised?

1. AAs a comparison of two different animals
2. BAs an argument for and against
3. CIn time order, describing stages of growth
4. DAs a problem followed by a solution

The author says: “Some argue that homework is a waste of time. Yet research shows that a moderate amount of homework can improve test scores for older students.” How does the author respond to the argument against homework?

1. ABy agreeing that homework is a waste of time
2. BBy ignoring the argument completely
3. CBy telling a personal story about homework from school
4. DBy presenting research that supports some homework

A label on a cleaning spray reads: “Use in a well-ventilated area. Do not mix with bleach. Keep away from children.” Which action follows the label?

1. AMixing the spray with bleach for extra power
2. BOpening a window while using the spray
3. CLeaving it on a low shelf in the playroom
4. DUsing it in a small closed cupboard

The author writes: “Our school’s new start time of 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. has been a success. Attendance is up, and students say they feel more awake. A few parents have complained about later pick-ups.” Which statement best summarises the passage?

1. AParents and students all dislike the later start.
2. BThe later start helps students, but some parents object.
3. CThe later start has failed, and attendance has fallen sharply.
4. DThe school plans to start even earlier next year.

A survey on a fitness website asked visitors, “How many days a week do you exercise?” Most answered five or more. The website reported, “Most adults exercise five days a week.” Why is this conclusion questionable?

1. AExercise cannot be measured in days per week.
2. BExercise was not defined by the website.
3. CThe survey asked too many different questions.
4. DVisitors to a fitness site are not typical adults.