阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

“Sara loves to read. For example, she finishes two or three books every week.” What does the phrase “For example” show?

1. AAn example supporting the first sentence follows.
2. BThe second sentence disagrees with the first.
3. CA different opinion is about to be given.
4. DThe writer is about to end the story here.

Maya forgot her umbrella. On the way home it started to pour, and she arrived at the door dripping wet. What does “pour” mean in this passage?

1. ARain heavily
2. BSnow lightly
3. CStop raining
4. DBecome sunny

The table of contents of a first-aid book lists: Chapter 1 Cuts and Scrapes, page 3; Chapter 2 Burns, page 15; Chapter 3 Broken Bones, page 27; Chapter 4 Choking, page 40. On which page does the chapter about burns begin?

1. APage 3
2. BPage 15
3. CPage 27
4. DPage 40

“Some people think that only children need vaccines. In fact, adults also need some vaccines, such as boosters for tetanus and a yearly flu vaccine.” What is the main point?

1. ATetanus affects only children.
2. BThe flu vaccine is only for children.
3. CAdults need some vaccines too.
4. DChildren do not need vaccines.

A pie chart of a family’s monthly budget shows: housing 40%, food 20%, transport 15%, savings 10%, other 15%. Which statement is true?

1. ASavings are the second largest share of the budget.
2. BHousing takes the largest share.
3. CTransport takes more than food.
4. DFood and transport together exceed housing.

“Before the nurse entered the isolation room, she put on a gown, gloves and a mask. When she left, she removed them and washed her hands.” What is the most likely reason for these steps?

1. ATo prevent the spread of infection
2. BTo keep her uniform clean for lunch
3. CTo follow a dress code for visitors
4. DTo keep the patient warm and comfortable

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. BMorning lessons begin at nine o’clock.
3. CSome teachers also skip breakfast at home.
4. DBreakfast foods are already sold in many local shops.

“The village had relied on fishing for centuries. When the fish stocks collapsed, young people moved to the cities, the school closed, and only the old harbour remained busy with memories.” What is the tone of the passage?

1. ACheerful and excited
2. BAngry and accusing
3. CSad and reflective
4. DFunny and light-hearted