阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

The first step in treating a minor burn is to cool it under cool running water for about 20 minutes. Do not use ice, which can damage the skin further. What should you NOT use on a minor burn?

1. ACool water
2. BA clean cloth
3. CIce
4. DRunning water

A textbook chapter has these headings: “What Is an Earthquake?”, “Why Earthquakes Happen”, “How to Stay Safe”. Under which heading would you look for advice on what to do during an earthquake?

1. AThe glossary at the back of the book
2. BWhy Earthquakes Happen
3. CHow to Stay Safe
4. DWhat Is an Earthquake?

Starfish, also called sea stars, live in the ocean. If a starfish loses an arm, it can often grow a new one over time. What can a starfish often do if it loses an arm?

1. ASwim much faster
2. BChange its colour
3. CGrow a new one
4. DLive on dry land

“Eating more fibre, drinking water and being active can help prevent constipation.” Which advice would the author most likely give?

1. AAvoid all fluids for several hours after meals.
2. BRest in bed as much as possible every day.
3. CEat mainly white bread and cheese.
4. DEat more fruit, vegetables and whole grains.

“Some people say that cats are unfriendly. My cat, Pepper, waits by the door every evening and sits on my lap while I read.” How does the writer use Pepper?

1. AAs a description of how to train a cat
2. BAs a reason to buy a new cat
3. CAs proof that all cats are unfriendly
4. DAs an example that goes against the claim

“Unlike typical classrooms, the new science lab has movable tables, large screens on every wall and sinks at each station.” What is the author mainly doing in this sentence?

1. AContrasting the lab with typical classrooms
2. BDescribing the history of the school
3. CGiving an opinion about the teachers
4. DExplaining how to build a science lab

Researchers found that people who own dogs live longer, on average, than people who do not. The author concludes that buying a dog will make a person live longer. What is the main weakness in the author’s reasoning?

1. AThe study actually found that dog owners live shorter lives than others.
2. BA link between two things does not prove that one causes the other.
3. CThe researchers did not study any people who own dogs.
4. DDogs do not live as long as their owners.

“Hospital A has 20 nurses for 100 patients. Hospital B has 15 nurses for 50 patients.” Which statement is correct?

1. AHospital A has fewer patients per nurse.
2. BBoth hospitals have the same ratio.
3. CHospital A has more nurses per patient.
4. DHospital B has more nurses per patient.