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. BUnder rocks on the ocean floor
3. CIn holes they dig on sandy beaches
4. DOn floating seaweed in the sea

“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 bored
2. BVery hungry
3. CVery tired
4. DVery excited

The sign on a door reads: “Staff only. Visitors please use the main entrance on the left.” Where should visitors go?

1. AThrough this door
2. BTo the main entrance on the left
3. CTo the staff room
4. DTo the side exit on the right

At the start of the shift, the nurse counted the patient’s tablets: 30. At the end of the shift, there were 27. The patient takes one tablet three times a day, and all doses were given on time during the shift. What can you conclude?

1. AThe patient refused all three doses offered during the shift.
2. BThe count matches three doses given during the shift.
3. CThe patient took six tablets during the shift.
4. DSome tablets are missing from the container.

“Many people believe bulls are angered by the colour red. In fact, bulls cannot see red well. They react to the movement of the cape, not its colour.” What is the purpose of the passage?

1. ATo persuade people to stop bullfighting
2. BTo correct a common belief
3. CTo describe how bulls are raised on farms
4. DTo tell a story about a famous bull

“Before you start the exam, read all the instructions. Write your name on every page. Answer the questions in any order, but show all your work.” Which action is allowed by the instructions?

1. AWriting only the final answers without work
2. BSkipping the instructions to save time
3. CAnswering question 5 before question 1
4. DWriting your name on the first page only

The author writes: “Some readers may find these figures alarming. Over the past decade, the number of nurses aged over 55 has doubled, while the number entering the profession has stayed flat.” What problem is the author most likely pointing to?

1. AToo many young people becoming nurses at the same time
2. BA possible future shortage of nurses as many retire
3. CA decrease in the number of hospitals
4. DNurses working too few hours each week

“Hospital A has 20 nurses for 100 patients. Hospital B has 15 nurses for 50 patients.” Which statement is correct?

1. AHospital A has fewer patients per nurse.
2. BHospital B has more nurses per patient.
3. CHospital A has more nurses per patient.
4. DBoth hospitals have the same ratio.