阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

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 build nests and raise their young
3. CTo find food more easily in warmer places
4. DTo escape from larger birds that hunt them

Our town library will hold a free reading program for children every Saturday in July. Sessions start at 10 a.m. and last one hour. No sign-up is needed. How long does each session last?

1. AAll day
2. BTen minutes
3. COne month
4. DOne hour

When a hedgehog is frightened, it rolls into a tight ball. Its sharp spines then stick out in all directions, protecting its soft belly. What does a hedgehog do when it is frightened?

1. AIt runs into water.
2. BIt climbs a tree.
3. CIt rolls into a ball.
4. DIt calls loudly.

Paragraph: “Kiwi birds live in New Zealand. They cannot fly, even though they have small wings. Their soft feathers look more like hair. Many people enjoy hiking in New Zealand’s mountains. Kiwis come out at night to find food.” Which sentence does NOT belong in the paragraph?

1. AKiwis come out at night to find food.
2. BThey cannot fly, even though they have small wings.
3. CTheir soft feathers look more like hair.
4. DMany people enjoy hiking in New Zealand’s mountains.

“Scientists classify a tomato as a fruit because it develops from a flower and contains seeds. In cooking, however, it is usually treated as a vegetable.” What does the passage explain?

1. AWhy tomatoes are healthier than other fruits
2. BHow to grow tomatoes from seeds
3. CWhy a tomato can be called both a fruit and a vegetable
4. DHow cooks remove the seeds from tomatoes

“Of all the jobs on the farm, Leo liked feeding the calves best. He even woke up early on weekends to feed them.” Which detail supports the idea that Leo enjoys feeding the calves?

1. AHe even woke up early on weekends to feed them.
2. BThere were many different jobs to do on the farm.
3. CThe calves lived on the farm with other animals.
4. DLeo lived with his family.

A medicine label reads: “Take 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.” A patient takes 2 tablets at 6 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. How many more tablets may the patient take before 6 a.m. the next day?

1. A0
2. B2
3. C4
4. D6

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