Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Sea turtles lay their eggs on sandy beaches. The mother digs a hole, lays the eggs and covers them with sand. About two months later, the baby turtles hatch and crawl to the sea. Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?

1. AIn nests high up in trees
2. BOn floating seaweed in the sea
3. CUnder rocks on the ocean floor
4. DIn holes they dig on sandy beaches

“Nora’s little brother was so exhausted after the party that he fell asleep in the car before they left the driveway.” What does “exhausted” mean?

1. AVery excited
2. BVery tired
3. CVery bored
4. DVery hungry

Owls hunt mostly at night. Their large eyes help them see in dim light, and their excellent hearing lets them find mice hidden under leaves or snow. Which two features help owls hunt at night?

1. AStrong wings and a long, quiet tail
2. BLarge eyes and excellent hearing
3. CBright feathers and loud calls
4. DSharp beaks and long legs

“Unlike the noisy city where she grew up, the village was so quiet that Maya could hear the stream from her bedroom.” What contrast does the author draw?

1. ABetween city noise and village quiet
2. BBetween early morning and late evening
3. CBetween Maya and her bedroom
4. DBetween the stream and the river

Jordan studied every evening for two weeks and made flashcards of the hardest terms. On the day of the exam, he walked out of the room smiling. What can you infer about Jordan?

1. AHe forgot all the terms.
2. BHe studied only the night before.
3. CHe did not take the exam.
4. DHe felt that the exam went well.

Paragraph: “Kiwi birds live in New Zealand. They cannot fly, even though they have small wings. Their soft feathers look more like hair. Many people enjoy hiking in New Zealand’s mountains. Kiwis come out at night to find food.” Which sentence does NOT belong in the paragraph?

1. AMany people enjoy hiking in New Zealand’s mountains.
2. BThey cannot fly, even though they have small wings.
3. CKiwis come out at night to find food.
4. DTheir soft feathers look more like hair.

A shift schedule shows: Nurse A works Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Nurse B works Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Nurse C works Monday, Thursday and Saturday. On which day do Nurse A and Nurse B work together?

1. AThursday
2. BMonday
3. CWednesday
4. DFriday

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