阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

Polar bears live in the Arctic. Their thick fur and a layer of fat keep them warm in freezing temperatures. They hunt seals on the sea ice. What do polar bears mainly hunt?

1. APenguins
2. BSalmon
3. CSeals
4. DReindeer

“Lucas tiptoed past his sleeping baby sister so he would not wake her.” Why did Lucas tiptoe?

1. ATo surprise his parents
2. BTo avoid waking his sister
3. CBecause his feet were sore
4. DBecause the floor was wet

“Omar was elated when he heard he had passed his driving test. He jumped up and down and hugged his instructor.” What does “elated” mean?

1. AVery angry
2. BVery nervous
3. CVery happy
4. DVery tired

“Water covers about 71 percent of Earth’s surface. Most of that water is salt water in the oceans. Only a small share is fresh water, and much of it is frozen in ice caps and glaciers.” What can you conclude from the passage?

1. AFresh liquid water is only a small part of Earth’s water.
2. BWater covers less than half of Earth’s surface.
3. CMost of Earth’s water is fresh and easy to drink.
4. DIce caps hold most of the salt water on Earth.

“Last summer, the town held its first food festival. More than 5000 people came, and the local restaurants sold out of food by evening. The mayor has already announced a second festival for next year.” Why most likely did the mayor announce a second festival?

1. AThe first festival was a big success.
2. BFew people came to the first festival.
3. CThe restaurants asked to close for the summer.
4. DThe town wanted to replace its restaurants.

“It was the first warm day of spring. The park was full of people: children flew kites, families had picnics and old friends sat chatting on benches.” What is the mood of the passage?

1. ALonely
2. BCheerful
3. CTense
4. DGloomy and grey

“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 gave his medals away to friends.
4. DHe talked about the war with his family every day.

The author writes: “Some say that online learning is less effective than learning in a classroom. That may be true for some subjects, but for many students who work or live far away, online courses are the only practical way to study.” What is the author’s position?

1. AClassroom learning is not practical for anyone.
2. BOnline learning is always less effective and should end for all subjects.
3. COnline learning should replace all classroom teaching.
4. DOnline learning has limits but is valuable for many students.