阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

Exercise makes the heart beat faster. This sends more blood and oxygen to the muscles that are working. Why does the heart beat faster during exercise?

1. ATo slow down breathing
2. BTo cool down the skin quickly
3. CTo send more oxygen to working muscles
4. DTo help the body fall asleep

Seahorses are unusual fish. The female lays her eggs in a pouch on the male’s belly, and the male carries them until they hatch. Which seahorse carries the eggs until they hatch?

1. ABoth parents in turn
2. BThe female
3. CNeither parent
4. DThe male

Carrots grow underground. The part we eat is the root, which stores food for the plant. Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which is important for eyesight. Which part of the carrot plant do we eat?

1. AThe leaves
2. BThe root
3. CThe flower
4. DThe seeds

“The bridge was closed for repairs. As a result, drivers had to take a longer route into the city.” What relationship does “As a result” show?

1. ACause and effect
2. BComparison
3. CContrast
4. DTime order or sequence

Wetlands such as marshes and swamps act like natural sponges. They soak up rainwater and release it slowly, which reduces flooding downstream. They also filter pollution from the water. Which sentence best summarises the passage?

1. AWetlands are found only near the ocean.
2. BWetlands cause flooding after heavy rain.
3. CSwamps are more useful than marshes.
4. DWetlands reduce flooding and clean water.

A clinic newsletter states: “Starting next month, patients can request repeat prescriptions online. Requests will be ready to collect within two working days.” If a patient submits a request online on Monday, when is the prescription most likely ready?

1. ALater the same day
2. BNext month
3. CBy Wednesday
4. DThe following Monday

“The surgeon, who had performed the operation hundreds of times, still reviewed every step the night before.” What does this detail reveal about the surgeon?

1. AThe surgeon now finds this operation dull and boring.
2. BThe surgeon is careful despite great experience.
3. CThe surgeon has forgotten how to operate.
4. DThe surgeon is new and unsure of the procedure.

The author writes: “The new reading programme was introduced in September. By June, reading scores had risen. The programme clearly works.” Which further information would best test the author’s claim?

1. AScores from similar schools without it
2. BThe colour of the programme’s textbooks
3. CThe names of the teachers who taught it
4. DThe cost of printing the reading books