阅读理解（入学考试）练习卷（附答案）

Giraffes are the tallest land animals. Their long necks help them reach leaves high in trees that other animals cannot reach. How do long necks help giraffes?

1. AThey help giraffes run faster than lions.
2. BThey keep giraffes warm at night.
3. CThey help giraffes drink from deep rivers.
4. DThey let giraffes reach leaves high in trees.

Snakes flick their tongues in and out to pick up scents from the air. This helps them find food and sense danger. Why do snakes flick their tongues?

1. ATo cool their bodies down
2. BTo pick up scents from the air around them
3. CTo clean dust off their faces and eyes
4. DTo warn other snakes away

“Every Sunday, the Garcia family visits the farmers’ market. They buy fresh bread, vegetables and eggs for the week ahead.” How often does the family visit the market?

1. AEvery day
2. BOnce a year
3. CTwice a month
4. DOnce a week

A recipe says: “Preheat the oven to 180 °C. While the oven heats, mix the flour and sugar. Add the eggs and milk, stir until smooth, and pour into a greased tin.” What should be done while the oven is heating?

1. AGrease the oven shelves
2. BPour the batter into the tin
3. CAdd the eggs and milk
4. DMix the flour and sugar

A nutrition label shows per serving: 200 calories, 10 g fat, 25 g carbohydrate, 4 g protein. A person eats two servings. How much protein did the person eat?

1. A20 g
2. B8 g
3. C50 g
4. D4 g

“The volunteer firefighters train every Tuesday evening, even though most of them have full-time jobs during the day.” What does this detail show about the volunteers?

1. AThey have no jobs during the day.
2. BThey train only once a year.
3. CThey are paid well for training.
4. DThey are committed to the role.

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

“When the excellent results came in, the team leader did not celebrate. Instead, she gathered everyone and asked, ‘What could we have done better?’” What does this suggest about the team leader?

1. AShe does not care about the team’s work.
2. BShe is disappointed with the team’s results.
3. CShe wants to punish team members for mistakes.
4. DShe focuses on improvement even after success.