Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

The Arctic fox has thick white fur in winter, which helps it blend in with the snow. In summer, its fur turns brown or grey to match the rocks and plants. Why does the Arctic fox’s fur change colour?

1. ATo stay cool in the winter snow
2. BTo warn its enemies to stay far away
3. CTo attract other foxes in spring
4. DTo blend in with its surroundings

“The cat crept slowly across the grass, keeping low, its eyes fixed on the bird.” What is the cat most likely trying to do?

1. ACatch the bird
2. BGo to sleep
3. CFind its owner
4. DPlay with a ball

Carrots grow underground. The part we eat is the root, which stores food for the plant. Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which is important for eyesight. Which part of the carrot plant do we eat?

1. AThe flower
2. BThe seeds
3. CThe root
4. DThe leaves

“The temperature dropped below freezing overnight. In the morning, the puddles on the path were hard and slippery.” Why were the puddles hard?

1. ARain had fallen on them all night.
2. BSomeone had covered them with sand.
3. CThe water in them had frozen into ice.
4. DThe sun had dried them out.

“Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith, a teacher in Massachusetts who wanted an indoor game for his students during the cold winter.” Why did Naismith invent basketball?

1. ATo replace football at the school
2. BTo start a professional league
3. CTo win a sports competition in Canada
4. DTo give students an indoor winter game

“Jamal’s grandmother taught him to cook her famous stew. Now, every winter, Jamal makes it for his own children and tells them stories about her.” What is the main theme?

1. ACooking is a difficult skill.
2. BChildren dislike winter food.
3. CFamily traditions are passed down.
4. DStews are best eaten in the summer months.

Passage: “Tea contains caffeine, but usually less per cup than coffee. Some people switch to tea to reduce their caffeine intake while keeping a warm morning drink.” Which statement can be inferred?

1. APeople usually drink tea only in the evening.
2. BTea contains no caffeine at all.
3. CCoffee has less caffeine than tea.
4. DSwitching to tea may cut caffeine intake.

“Only 30 minutes after taking the new pill, I felt better,” said one customer in an advertisement. “It must be the best headache pill ever made.” Why is this weak evidence that the pill works?

1. AThe customer did not say what time it was.
2. BAdvertisements are never allowed to quote real customers.
3. CIt is one person’s experience, not a controlled study.
4. DHeadaches never improve on their own.