阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

A glossary is a list of important words and their meanings, usually found at the back of a book. A student reading a biology textbook does not know the word “osmosis”. Where could she find its meaning quickly?

1. AIn the glossary
2. BIn the table of contents
3. COn the copyright page
4. DOn the title page

Sunscreen protects the skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can cause sunburn and skin cancer. Experts advise using a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and putting it on again every two hours outdoors. What does the passage say about reapplying sunscreen?

1. AIt should be put on only when it is very sunny.
2. BIt should be put on once in the morning only.
3. CIt is not needed at all with a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
4. DIt should be put on again every two hours outdoors.

A good night’s sleep helps the brain store what we learned during the day. Teenagers need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night, but many get less. How much sleep do teenagers need, according to the passage?

1. AAbout 2 to 3 hours a night
2. BAbout 8 to 10 hours a night
3. CAbout 12 to 14 hours a night
4. DAbout 5 to 6 hours a night

“Jamal’s grandmother taught him to cook her famous stew. Now, every winter, Jamal makes it for his own children and tells them stories about her.” What is the main theme?

1. ACooking is a difficult skill.
2. BChildren dislike winter food.
3. CStews are best eaten in the summer months.
4. DFamily traditions are passed down.

“Before you start the exam, read all the instructions. Write your name on every page. Answer the questions in any order, but show all your work.” Which action is allowed by the instructions?

1. ASkipping the instructions to save time
2. BWriting your name on the first page only
3. CWriting only the final answers without work
4. DAnswering question 5 before question 1

“Our hospital’s new cafeteria is the best in the region. It opened in May and serves meals from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.” Which part of the passage is an opinion?

1. AThe cafeteria closes at 7 p.m.
2. BThe cafeteria opened in May.
3. CThe cafeteria is the best in the region.
4. DThe cafeteria starts serving meals at 7 a.m. daily.

“The pain reliever starts working within 30 minutes. Its effects last about 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.” A patient takes the first dose at 8 a.m. If the patient takes each next dose only when the previous one wears off, at what time would the third dose be taken?

1. A8 p.m.
2. B2 p.m.
3. C6 p.m.
4. D4 p.m.

A report states: “Patients who received a phone call from a nurse after leaving hospital were less likely to return within 30 days than patients who did not.” Which further information would best help show that the calls caused the difference?

1. AThe colour of the hospital’s discharge forms
2. BThe name of each nurse who called
3. CThe time of day each call was made
4. DWhether patients were randomly chosen to get calls