阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. It is a type of grass, even though some kinds grow as tall as trees. What type of plant is bamboo?

1. AA type of tree
2. BA type of moss
3. CA type of flower
4. DA type of grass

Laughter has health benefits. It can lower stress, relax the muscles and may even help the immune system. Which benefit of laughter is mentioned in the passage?

1. AIt cures infections.
2. BIt can lower stress.
3. CIt replaces exercise.
4. DIt improves eyesight.

A permission slip reads: “Please sign and return this form by Friday if your child may join the trip to the science museum on 12 May.” When must the form be returned?

1. AAt the museum
2. BOn 12 May
3. CNext Monday
4. DBy Friday

The author writes: “Some people say reading on screens is just as good as reading on paper. However, several studies suggest that readers remember long texts slightly better on paper.” What is the author’s point?

1. AReading has no effect on memory at all.
2. BPaper may help people remember long texts.
3. CPeople always remember more from screens.
4. DScreens should never be used for reading.

“When the fire alarm sounded, the teacher calmly led the children down the stairs, counted them at the meeting point and reported that everyone was safe.” Which word best describes the teacher’s actions?

1. APanicked
2. BOrganised
3. CConfused and lost
4. DCareless

“The coach had a rule: no phones at practice. When Jamie’s phone buzzed during drills, the coach simply held out his hand.” What did the coach most likely want?

1. AJamie to leave practice early
2. BJamie to call someone back
3. CJamie to shake his hand
4. DJamie to hand over the phone

Paragraph A argues that hospitals should use more robots for routine tasks to free nurses for patient care. Paragraph B argues that robots cannot replace human comfort and judgement. On which point would both authors most likely agree?

1. ANurses spend too much time with patients and too little on paperwork.
2. BHospitals should not change at all.
3. CHuman nurses play an important role in patient care.
4. DRobots should do all hospital tasks.

The author writes: “Some say that online learning is less effective than learning in a classroom. That may be true for some subjects, but for many students who work or live far away, online courses are the only practical way to study.” What is the author’s position?

1. AOnline learning has limits but is valuable for many students.
2. BOnline learning should replace all classroom teaching.
3. COnline learning is always less effective and should end for all subjects.
4. DClassroom learning is not practical for anyone.