阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

“The sky grew dark, the wind picked up and the first heavy drops began to fall.” What is most likely about to happen?

1. AA sunrise
2. BA storm
3. CA heat wave
4. DA snowfall in summer

A clinic sign reads: “Please turn off your mobile phone in the X-ray room.” Where must phones be turned off?

1. AIn the X-ray room
2. BAnywhere inside the clinic
3. CIn the waiting room
4. DIn the car park

The Arctic fox has thick white fur in winter, which helps it blend in with the snow. In summer, its fur turns brown or grey to match the rocks and plants. Why does the Arctic fox’s fur change colour?

1. ATo blend in with its surroundings
2. BTo stay cool in the winter snow
3. CTo attract other foxes in spring
4. DTo warn its enemies to stay far away

A graph shows that the number of people using the town library fell each year from 2015 to 2019 and then rose sharply after the library added free Wi-Fi and study rooms in 2020. Which conclusion is best supported?

1. AThe library closed all of its study rooms in 2020.
2. BLibrary use rose after the new services were added.
3. CLibrary use fell every year from 2015 to 2022.
4. DFree Wi-Fi caused library use to fall in 2015.

Passage: “Sleep helps the body repair muscles, supports memory and helps control appetite. Adults who regularly sleep too little have a higher risk of several health problems.” Which is the best title for the passage?

1. AWhy Sleep Matters for Health
2. BThe Long History of the Bed
3. CFoods That Help You Sleep
4. DHow to Build Strong Muscles

“The cake looked perfect, but when Ben cut into it, the middle was still runny.” What can you infer?

1. ABen forgot to add the eggs to the mix.
2. BThe cake was baked too long.
3. CThe cake had too much flour.
4. DThe cake was not baked long enough.

A table shows hours of sleep and test scores for four students: Ali 5 h, 62%; Ben 6 h, 70%; Cara 8 h, 85%; Dev 9 h, 83%. Which statement is best supported?

1. ABen scored higher than Cara because he slept less.
2. BNine hours of sleep always gives the top score.
3. CSleep has no connection at all with test scores.
4. DHere, more sleep was mostly linked to higher scores.

The author writes: “A balanced breakfast improves concentration, and most of our pupils who skip breakfast struggle in morning lessons. The school should therefore offer a free breakfast club.” Which statement, if true, would most weaken this argument?

1. APupils who skip breakfast would not attend a club.
2. BBreakfast foods are already sold in many local shops.
3. CMorning lessons begin at nine o’clock.
4. DSome teachers also skip breakfast at home.