Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

A bus pass reads: “Valid for unlimited rides on 7 days in a row, counting the day of first use.” Amir used his pass for the first time on Monday. What is the last day he can use it?

1. AFriday
2. BMonday of the next week
3. CSaturday
4. DSunday

A label on a bottle of cough syrup reads: “Adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL every 4 hours. Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours. Children under 12: ask a doctor.” What is the largest number of doses an adult may take in 24 hours?

1. A12
2. B4
3. C6
4. D10

“After the long hike, Priya was famished. She ate two sandwiches, an apple and a bowl of soup.” What does “famished” most likely mean?

1. AVery hungry
2. BVery cold
3. CVery tired
4. DVery cheerful

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. AProven
2. BUnimportant
3. CUncertain
4. DHumorous

A pie chart of a family’s monthly budget shows: housing 40%, food 20%, transport 15%, savings 10%, other 15%. Which statement is true?

1. ATransport takes more than food.
2. BSavings are the second largest share of the budget.
3. CHousing takes the largest share.
4. DFood and transport together exceed housing.

A patient handout says: “Call the clinic if your temperature rises above 38,5 °C (101,3 °F), if the wound becomes red and swollen, or if you notice any discharge.” Which situation should lead the patient to call?

1. AThe temperature is 37,0 °C (98,6 °F) in the evening.
2. BThe patient feels tired after a long walk.
3. CThe wound becomes red and swollen.
4. DThe bandage needs to be changed as planned.

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

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. AMocks it as foolish and not worth discussing
2. BAccepts part of it, then argues against it
3. CIgnores it and repeats the main claim
4. DAgrees fully and changes position