阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

Hummingbirds are tiny birds that can hover in the air like helicopters. They beat their wings very fast and can even fly backwards. What special ability of hummingbirds is mentioned?

1. ATalking like people
2. BFlying backwards
3. CRunning very fast on land
4. DSwimming underwater

Hannah lost her library card. She went to the front desk, showed her ID and paid a small fee. The librarian printed a new card for her. What did Hannah show at the front desk?

1. AHer ID
2. BHer library books
3. CHer old card
4. DHer receipt

The Amazon rainforest is in South America. It is home to millions of kinds of insects, plants, birds and other animals. What is the passage mainly about?

1. AThe Amazon rainforest and its wildlife
2. BBirds that fly south for winter
3. CHow to grow plants at home
4. DThe deserts of South America

An advertisement says: “Everyone is switching to SparkleSmile toothpaste. Don’t be the only one left behind!” Which technique is the advertisement using?

1. AComparing the price with other toothpastes
2. BDescribing the ingredients in detail
3. CQuoting a dentist’s expert advice
4. DUrging people to follow the crowd

In a survey of 200 nursing students, 150 said they studied best in the morning, 30 preferred the afternoon and 20 preferred the evening. What percentage of the students preferred the morning?

1. A15%
2. B150%
3. C50%
4. D75%

“Many people think bats are blind. In fact, bats can see, and many species also use echolocation, sending out sounds and listening for the echoes, to find their way in the dark.” What is echolocation, according to the passage?

1. ASmelling food from far away
2. BFlying in large groups at night
3. CUsing echoes of sounds to find the way
4. DSeeing clearly in complete darkness

The author writes: “Some argue that we should spend money on space exploration only after solving problems on Earth. But research for space has led to inventions used in medicine and everyday life.” What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo agree that Earth’s problems come first
2. BTo show that space research also benefits Earth
3. CTo explain how rockets are built
4. DTo argue that space travel should end

Paula wrote: “Our hospital cafeteria now offers more fresh fruit and fewer fried foods. Since the change, sales of fruit have doubled. Clearly, every employee is now eating a healthy diet.” Why is Paula’s last statement not well supported?

1. AHigher fruit sales do not show what every employee eats.
2. BFried foods are healthier than fresh fruit.
3. CThe cafeteria did not change its menu at all.
4. DFruit sales actually went down after the cafeteria changed its menu.