阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

Many people think goldfish have a memory of only three seconds. In fact, studies have shown that goldfish can remember things for months and can even be trained to respond to sounds. What does the passage say about goldfish?

1. AThey can remember things for months.
2. BThey forget sounds very quickly.
3. CThey can remember things for three seconds only.
4. DThey cannot learn anything at all.

Volcanoes can be active, dormant or extinct. An active volcano has erupted recently or may erupt soon. A dormant volcano has not erupted for a long time but could erupt again. An extinct volcano is not expected to erupt again. What is a dormant volcano?

1. AOne that is found under the ocean
2. BOne that will never erupt again
3. COne that is quiet but could erupt again
4. DOne that is erupting at this moment

“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 happy
2. BVery angry
3. CVery nervous
4. DVery tired

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. AOpening a window while using the spray
2. BMixing the spray with bleach for extra power
3. CUsing it in a small closed cupboard
4. DLeaving it on a low shelf in the playroom

“The road was icy, so Dad drove slowly and kept a long distance from the car in front.” Why did Dad drive this way?

1. ATo save fuel on the long journey
2. BTo arrive at work early
3. CTo drive safely on the slippery road
4. DTo let the car in front pass him

A recipe says: “Preheat the oven to 180 °C. While the oven heats, mix the flour and sugar. Add the eggs and milk, stir until smooth, and pour into a greased tin.” What should be done while the oven is heating?

1. AMix the flour and sugar
2. BAdd the eggs and milk
3. CPour the batter into the tin
4. DGrease the oven shelves

“Hospital A has 20 nurses for 100 patients. Hospital B has 15 nurses for 50 patients.” Which statement is correct?

1. ABoth hospitals have the same ratio.
2. BHospital A has fewer patients per nurse.
3. CHospital A has more nurses per patient.
4. DHospital B has more nurses per patient.

“Ms. Lee’s plants on the sunny windowsill grew tall and green. The same plants in the dark corner stayed small and turned yellow.” What conclusion is best supported?

1. AThese plants turn yellow in all homes.
2. BThese plants grow best in the dark.
3. CThese plants need more water in corners.
4. DThese plants need light to grow well.