阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

We blink many times every minute. Blinking spreads tears across the eye, which keeps it moist and washes away dust. Why do we blink?

1. ATo make our eyes stronger
2. BTo keep the eyes moist and clean
3. CTo help us see colours better
4. DTo stop us from falling asleep during the day

Sunscreen protects the skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can cause sunburn and skin cancer. Experts advise using a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and putting it on again every two hours outdoors. What does the passage say about reapplying sunscreen?

1. AIt should be put on only when it is very sunny.
2. BIt should be put on again every two hours outdoors.
3. CIt is not needed at all with a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
4. DIt should be put on once in the morning only.

“The cat crept slowly across the grass, keeping low, its eyes fixed on the bird.” What is the cat most likely trying to do?

1. ACatch the bird
2. BFind its owner
3. CPlay with a ball
4. DGo to sleep

“The nurse spoke softly, held the boy’s hand and explained each step before she gave the injection.” Which word best describes the nurse’s manner?

1. ARushed
2. BGentle
3. CBored
4. DStrict

“Sound travels as vibrations. It moves faster through water than through air, and faster still through solids such as steel.” Through which material does sound travel fastest, according to the passage?

1. ASteel
2. BWater
3. CEmpty space
4. DAir

A nutrition label shows per serving: 200 calories, 10 g fat, 25 g carbohydrate, 4 g protein. A person eats two servings. How much protein did the person eat?

1. A50 g
2. B8 g
3. C4 g
4. D20 g

“By 1900, cities were growing fast. Factories drew workers from farms, and crowded housing led to the spread of disease.” Which cause-and-effect chain does the passage describe?

1. AFarms grew larger, so fewer people lived in the growing cities.
2. BFactories brought workers, crowding followed, disease spread.
3. CDisease spread, so workers moved from cities to farms.
4. DHousing improved, so diseases became much less common.

“The nurse noted: ‘Patient states pain is 7 out of 10 at 9 a.m. Medicine given. At 10 a.m., patient states pain is 3 out of 10.’” Which conclusion is best supported by the note?

1. AThe patient’s pain grew worse during the hour.
2. BThe patient refused the medicine.
3. CThe medicine removed all of the patient’s pain.
4. DThe patient reported less pain after the medicine.