阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

An email reads: “Hi team, the staff meeting has moved from Monday at 2 p.m. to Tuesday at 2 p.m. It will still be held in Room 4. Thanks, Dana.” What has changed about the meeting?

1. AThe time of 2 p.m.
2. BThe day
3. CThe room
4. DThe person in charge

Some trees lose their leaves in autumn and grow new ones in spring. These trees are called deciduous. Trees that keep their leaves all year, such as pine trees, are called evergreen. What is an evergreen tree?

1. AA tree that grows only in spring
2. BA tree that keeps its leaves all year
3. CA tree with very bright green leaves
4. DA tree that loses its leaves in autumn

Digestion begins in the mouth. As you chew, saliva starts to break down some of the food, and your tongue helps form it into a ball that you can swallow. Where does digestion begin?

1. AIn the liver and gallbladder
2. BIn the large intestine
3. CIn the mouth
4. DIn the stomach

“Mobile clinics now travel to farming villages twice a month. Before, people had to travel three hours to the nearest doctor.” What is the main benefit of the mobile clinics?

1. AMore jobs for the farmers
2. BFaster travel to the city
3. CLower prices for farm products
4. DEasier access to health care

“The waiting room was silent except for the slow tick of the clock. Sam stared at the door, tapping his foot and checking his phone every few seconds.” How does Sam most likely feel?

1. ABored and sleepy
2. BAngry at the clock
3. CAnxious
4. DCalm and relaxed

“The children had been told not to touch the cake. When their mother came back, there was a finger-shaped hole in the icing and chocolate on Tom’s chin.” What can you infer?

1. ATom had tasted the cake.
2. BTom does not like chocolate.
3. CThe cake was not finished.
4. DThe mother made a mistake.

“The company claims its water filter removes 99% of germs. The claim is based on one test, run by the company itself, on water from a single tap.” What is the best evaluation of the claim?

1. AIt is proven true for all types of water.
2. BIt is reliable because the company ran the test.
3. CIt is false because filters cannot remove germs.
4. DIt needs independent and wider testing.

“Supporters of the new law say it will reduce noise at night. Opponents say it will hurt businesses that stay open late. Both sides agree that residents deserve a good night’s sleep.” On what do both sides agree?

1. AThe law will hurt late-night businesses.
2. BResidents should be able to sleep well.
3. CBusinesses should close at sunset.
4. DThe law will reduce noise at night.