Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Mars is called the Red Planet because its soil contains iron oxide, which gives it a reddish colour. Why is Mars called the Red Planet?

1. AIt is very close to the sun.
2. BIt has red oceans.
3. CIt has two small red moons.
4. DIts soil contains iron oxide.

Sloths are very slow animals that live in the rainforests of Central and South America. They spend most of their lives hanging upside down in trees and rarely come down to the ground. Where do sloths spend most of their lives?

1. AWalking on the forest floor
2. BHanging in trees
3. CDigging underground
4. DSwimming in rivers

Tomás wanted to grow tomatoes. First, he planted the seeds in small pots indoors. When the plants were 15 cm tall, he moved them outside into the garden. Finally, he tied the stems to sticks so they would not fall over. What did Tomás do first?

1. AHe bought young tomato plants at a garden market.
2. BHe planted seeds in small pots indoors.
3. CHe moved the plants into the garden.
4. DHe tied the stems to sticks.

“Of all the jobs on the farm, Leo liked feeding the calves best. He even woke up early on weekends to feed them.” Which detail supports the idea that Leo enjoys feeding the calves?

1. AHe even woke up early on weekends to feed them.
2. BThe calves lived on the farm with other animals.
3. CLeo lived with his family.
4. DThere were many different jobs to do on the farm.

“I was born in 1950 in a small farming village. Every morning I walked three miles to school, even in the snow.” What type of source is this most likely?

1. AA primary source, such as a memoir
2. BA science report about snow
3. CA textbook, a secondary source
4. DA dictionary entry about villages

Some birds, such as Arctic terns, migrate thousands of kilometres every year. Scientists think birds find their way using the sun, the stars and Earth’s magnetic field. Which word best describes the scientists’ explanation?

1. AUnimportant
2. BHumorous
3. CUncertain
4. DProven

The author writes: “Hospitals should serve less sugary food. Some will say patients deserve treats, and that is fair. But a hospital should model the healthy habits it recommends.” How does the author handle the opposing view?

1. AAccepts part of it, then argues against it
2. BMocks it as foolish and not worth discussing
3. CAgrees fully and changes position
4. DIgnores it and repeats the main claim

Passage 1: “Electric cars produce no exhaust while driving.” Passage 2: “The electricity used to charge cars may come from power plants that burn coal.” How does Passage 2 relate to Passage 1?

1. AIt adds a point that complicates its claim.
2. BIt gives an example that proves Passage 1.
3. CIt repeats the same claim in other words.
4. DIt changes the topic to coal mining safety.