Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

“Ellie’s room was a mess. Clothes covered the floor, books were piled on the bed and her shoes were under the desk.” What is the main idea?

1. AEllie had moved house.
2. BEllie’s room was untidy.
3. CEllie read in bed.
4. DEllie had many shoes.

Maya forgot her umbrella. On the way home it started to pour, and she arrived at the door dripping wet. What does “pour” mean in this passage?

1. ARain heavily
2. BBecome sunny
3. CSnow lightly
4. DStop raining

“I walked into the classroom and saw my best friend waving at me from the back row.” From which point of view is this sentence written?

1. ANo point of view at all
2. BSecond person
3. CFirst person
4. DThird person

“Despite the heavy rain, more than 500 runners finished the charity race, raising over $20 000 for the children’s hospital.” What does “despite” show in this sentence?

1. AThe heavy rain caused the race to be cancelled.
2. BThe money was raised because of the rain.
3. CThe runners finished even though the weather was bad.
4. DThe runners were paid to run in the rain.

“Ravi and his sister argued about which film to watch. In the end, they agreed to watch his choice tonight and hers tomorrow.” How was the conflict resolved?

1. AThey decided not to watch any film.
2. BThey compromised and took turns.
3. CTheir parents chose a different film.
4. DRavi’s sister chose both films.

“The bridge was closed for repairs. As a result, drivers had to take a longer route into the city.” What relationship does “As a result” show?

1. AComparison
2. BTime order or sequence
3. CCause and effect
4. DContrast

The author writes: “For many years, doctors advised long bed rest for a strained back. Later research found that staying gently active usually helps people recover sooner.” What is the author mainly showing?

1. ADoctors are usually wrong about back pain.
2. BLong bed rest is still the best cure.
3. CResearch on back pain is no longer needed.
4. DMedical advice can change as new evidence appears.

Passage 1: “Night shifts are hard on nurses’ health because they disrupt sleep.” Passage 2: “Many nurses prefer night shifts because they pay more and allow daytime family time.” Which statement could BOTH authors accept?

1. ANight shifts have both costs and benefits for nurses.
2. BNight shifts have no effect on nurses’ sleep.
3. CAll nurses dislike working night shifts at the hospital.
4. DNight shifts should be banned in all hospitals.