Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Many people think goldfish have a memory of only three seconds. In fact, studies have shown that goldfish can remember things for months and can even be trained to respond to sounds. What does the passage say about goldfish?

1. AThey can remember things for three seconds only.
2. BThey forget sounds very quickly.
3. CThey can remember things for months.
4. DThey cannot learn anything at all.

“The classroom was as quiet as a mouse while the students took their test.” What does the phrase “as quiet as a mouse” tell us?

1. AA mouse was in the room.
2. BThe room was very quiet.
3. CThe test was about small animals.
4. DThe students were scared of mice.

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 has two small red moons.
2. BIt is very close to the sun.
3. CIts soil contains iron oxide.
4. DIt has red oceans.

A notice says: “The water will be turned off in Building C from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday for pipe repairs. Please store some water in advance.” What does the notice suggest residents should do?

1. AUse only bottled water until Friday night.
2. BKeep some water ready before Thursday morning.
3. CLeave Building C and stay away for the whole of Thursday.
4. DRepair the pipes in their own apartments.

“The lungs contain millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli. Here, oxygen passes into the blood, and carbon dioxide passes out to be breathed away.” What happens in the alveoli?

1. ABlood cells are made from bone marrow.
2. BOxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
3. CAir is warmed before reaching the nose.
4. DFood is broken down into nutrients.

“I can’t believe they cancelled the concert again,” Mia sighed, throwing the tickets on the table. “That’s the third time this year.” What is Mia’s tone?

1. AGrateful
2. BFrustrated
3. CHopeful and calm
4. DAmused

“Ten patients tried a new sleep app. Eight said they slept better. The app company now claims: ‘Proven to cure insomnia!’” Why is the claim not justified?

1. ASleep apps cannot be used by patients at home.
2. BEight out of ten is less than half of the patients.
3. CThe app should have been tested on one patient.
4. DTen self-reports without a comparison group prove little.

“Critics called the plan reckless, but the mayor pointed to three nearby cities where the same plan had cut traffic by a fifth.” How does the mayor support the plan?

1. ABy attacking the critics personally
2. BBy giving examples of where the plan has worked
3. CBy promising to cancel the plan
4. DBy admitting that the plan is reckless