阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

The Dead Sea, between Israel and Jordan, is so salty that people can float on its surface without trying. Very few living things can survive in its water. Why can people float easily in the Dead Sea?

1. AThe water moves very fast.
2. BThe water is very cold.
3. CThe water is very shallow.
4. DThe water is very salty.

A first-aid poster says: “For a nosebleed, sit up, lean slightly forward and pinch the soft part of the nose for 10 minutes.” Which way should a person with a nosebleed lean?

1. AFar backward
2. BSlightly forward
3. CTo the left side
4. DFlat on their back

“Lena is an only child. She lives with her mother and her grandfather in a flat above a bakery.” Who does Lena live with?

1. AHer grandmother and her uncle
2. BHer mother and grandfather
3. CHer father and her brother
4. DHer mother and her sister

“Ms. Brown reminded the class that the library books were due back on Monday. On Monday morning, half the class arrived without their books.” What can be concluded?

1. AMs. Brown forgot to tell the class.
2. BThe library was closed on Monday.
3. CSome students forgot the reminder.
4. DAll the books were returned early.

A thermometer reading of 39 °C (102.2 °F) is described as a high fever in the nurse’s notes. The next morning, the reading is 37 °C (98.6 °F). What does this suggest?

1. AThe patient has a new infection.
2. BThe patient’s fever has got worse.
3. CThe thermometer must be broken.
4. DThe patient’s fever has come down.

“Despite the heavy rain, more than 500 runners finished the charity race, raising over $20 000 for the children’s hospital.” What does “despite” show in this sentence?

1. AThe money was raised because of the rain.
2. BThe runners were paid to run in the rain.
3. CThe runners finished even though the weather was bad.
4. DThe heavy rain caused the race to be cancelled.

“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. A2 p.m.
2. B6 p.m.
3. C8 p.m.
4. D4 p.m.

A job ad says: “Wanted: nurse for night shifts. At least two years’ experience required. Must have a valid licence. Spanish speakers preferred.” Which applicant meets all the requirements?

1. AStudent nurse, 4 years of study, speaks Spanish
2. BNurse with 5 years’ experience, expired licence
3. CLicensed nurse with 3 years’ experience, speaks only English
4. DLicensed nurse with 1 year of experience, speaks Spanish