阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

A permission slip reads: “Please sign and return this form by Friday if your child may join the trip to the science museum on 12 May.” When must the form be returned?

1. ANext Monday
2. BAt the museum
3. CBy Friday
4. DOn 12 May

The giant panda eats mostly bamboo. An adult can spend up to 14 hours a day eating, because bamboo provides little energy. Pandas live in mountain forests in central China. Why do pandas spend so many hours eating?

1. APandas live in cold mountains.
2. BBamboo provides little energy.
3. CPandas eat many different foods.
4. DBamboo is hard to find in China.

“Mr. Jones checked the oven, turned off the lights and locked the front door before going to bed.” What did Mr. Jones do last?

1. AHe locked the back door.
2. BHe turned off the lights.
3. CHe checked the oven.
4. DHe went to bed.

The nutrition label on a cereal box lists, per serving: 120 calories, 2 g fat, 9 g sugar and 3 g fibre. The box contains 10 servings. How much sugar is in the whole box?

1. A120 g
2. B90 g
3. C9 g
4. D30 g

Passage: “Coral reefs are sometimes called the rainforests of the sea.” Why might coral reefs be compared to rainforests?

1. ABoth are made mainly of tall trees.
2. BBoth receive a lot of rain.
3. CBoth are found only on mountains.
4. DBoth are home to a great variety of life.

“When you exercise in hot weather, your body sweats to cool down. If you do not replace the lost fluid, you can become dehydrated, which may cause dizziness and headaches.” What is the main point of the passage?

1. ASweating is a sign of serious illness.
2. BHot weather is good for exercising.
3. CHeadaches are caused only by hot weather.
4. DReplacing fluid prevents dehydration in heat.

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

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

The author writes: “Fluoride in drinking water has been linked to fewer cavities in many studies. However, the amount must be carefully controlled, because too much can stain children’s teeth.” Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

1. AFluoride should be banned completely.
2. BThe more fluoride, the better.
3. CFluoride is helpful in the right amount.
4. DFluoride has no effect on teeth.