阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

The Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth. It covers more area than all the land on Earth put together. What does the passage say about the Pacific Ocean?

1. AIt is shallower and colder than the Atlantic Ocean.
2. BIt is the smallest and warmest ocean.
3. CIt is the only ocean with islands.
4. DIt covers more area than all the land combined.

Blood contains several kinds of cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body. White blood cells help fight infection. Platelets help the blood to clot when you are cut. Which cells help fight infection?

1. ARed blood cells
2. BNerve cells in the blood
3. CWhite blood cells
4. DPlatelets

Many birds fly south in the autumn. They travel to warmer places where food is easier to find. In the spring, they return north to build nests and raise their young. Why do many birds fly south in the autumn?

1. ATo find cooler places to rest
2. BTo find food more easily in warmer places
3. CTo build nests and raise their young
4. DTo escape from larger birds that hunt them

“Dear residents, the lift (elevator) in Block A will be out of service from Monday to Wednesday. We apologise for the inconvenience. Residents who need help with heavy items may call the caretaker.” What is the main purpose of the message?

1. ATo inform residents about the lift and offer help
2. BTo ask residents to repair the lift themselves
3. CTo introduce a new caretaker
4. DTo announce that Block A is closing for good

The word “quarantine” comes from the Italian “quaranta giorni”, meaning forty days. In the 1300s, ships arriving in Venice during plague outbreaks had to wait forty days before passengers could come ashore. Why did ships have to wait before passengers came ashore?

1. ATo let the ships be repaired after long journeys
2. BTo collect taxes from the ship owners
3. CTo prevent the plague from spreading to the city
4. DTo give passengers time to learn Italian

Passage: “Cycling to work saves money on fuel and parking. It also gives regular exercise and produces no exhaust fumes.” Which title fits the passage best?

1. AHow to Repair a Bicycle
2. BThe Dangers of City Traffic
3. CA History of the Bicycle
4. DBenefits of Cycling to Work

The author writes: “Students who eat lunch with friends are happier at school. Therefore, schools should give students more time for lunch.” Which unstated assumption does the argument depend on?

1. ATeachers prefer to eat lunch in their classrooms.
2. BStudents do not like the food that is served in the school cafeteria.
3. CMore lunch time would lead to more eating with friends.
4. DHappier students always get the highest grades.

A school sends this note: “Due to the forecast of heavy snow, all classes will move online on Friday. Students should log in at the usual time. The building will be closed.” Which statement is NOT supported by the note?

1. AClasses on Friday are cancelled entirely.
2. BThe change is because of expected snow.
3. CStudents will attend classes online on Friday.
4. DThe school building will be closed on Friday.