Тренировка по английскому и чтению в стиле TEAS: шпаргалка-пакет

Coral reefs cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, yet they are home to about a quarter of all marine species. Warmer water can cause corals to lose the algae that feed them, a process called bleaching. What does the word “yet” signal in the first sentence?

1. AA sequence of events in the life of a coral
2. BA contrast between the reefs’ small area and their many species
3. CAn example of a species that lives on a reef
4. DA cause-and-effect link between warmer water and coral bleaching

Paula wrote: “Our hospital cafeteria now offers more fresh fruit and fewer fried foods. Since the change, sales of fruit have doubled. Clearly, every employee is now eating a healthy diet.” Why is Paula’s last statement not well supported?

1. AHigher fruit sales do not show what every employee eats.
2. BThe cafeteria did not change its menu at all.
3. CFried foods are healthier than fresh fruit.
4. DFruit sales actually went down after the cafeteria changed its menu.

Which sentence is a run-on (comma splice)?

1. AThe clinic opens at eight, it closes at five.
2. BThe clinic opens at eight; it closes at five.
3. CThe clinic opens at eight. It closes at five.
4. DThe clinic opens at eight, and it closes at five.

Which choice best combines the sentences? “The clinic is new. It has six exam rooms.”

1. AThe clinic, it is new, has six exam rooms.
2. BThe clinic is new and, it has six exam rooms.
3. CThe clinic is new, it has six exam rooms.
4. DThe new clinic has six exam rooms.

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Stress at work caused her insomnia.”

1. AHeavy night sweats
2. BDifficulty sleeping
3. CExcessive sleepiness
4. DFrightening dreams

What does the term anuria mean?

1. APassing urine mainly at night
2. BExcessive production of urine
3. CAbsence of urine production
4. DPainful or burning urination