Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Each year the town plants trees in the park. This spring, volunteers planted 40 oak trees and 25 maple trees. How many trees did the volunteers plant this spring?

1. A40
2. B65
3. C25
4. D15

Butterflies begin life as caterpillars. A caterpillar eats leaves and grows quickly. Then it forms a hard case called a chrysalis, and inside it changes into a butterfly. What is the case called?

1. AA chrysalis
2. BA shell
3. CA cocoon
4. DA nest

The first step in treating a minor burn is to cool it under cool running water for about 20 minutes. Do not use ice, which can damage the skin further. What should you NOT use on a minor burn?

1. AIce
2. BRunning water
3. CCool water
4. DA clean cloth

“It’s just a scratch,” said Max, though his knee was bleeding badly and he could hardly stand. What does this suggest about Max?

1. AHe wants everyone to worry about him.
2. BHe is playing down how badly he is hurt.
3. CHe did not notice that he had fallen over.
4. DHe is not really injured at all.

The nutrition label on a cereal box lists, per serving: 120 calories, 2 g fat, 9 g sugar and 3 g fibre. The box contains 10 servings. How much sugar is in the whole box?

1. A90 g
2. B30 g
3. C120 g
4. D9 g

“Marco checked the weather report three times, packed an extra jacket and put an umbrella by the door the night before the school trip.” What can you infer about Marco?

1. AHe does not really want to go on the school trip.
2. BHe has forgotten the date of the school trip.
3. CHe thinks the trip will be sunny and warm.
4. DHe expects bad weather and likes to be prepared.

“At first, the villagers laughed at Ana’s plan to plant trees on the bare hillside. Ten years later, the forest she started prevented a landslide that would have buried the village.” What is the main theme?

1. APatient effort can prove its worth over time.
2. BVillagers should never laugh at the plans of strangers.
3. CPlanting trees is a quick way to get rich.
4. DLandslides are common in mountain villages.

“I trust this brand because it is the most reliable, and I know it is the most reliable because I trust it.” What is wrong with this reasoning?

1. AIt relies on an expert’s opinion.
2. BIt goes in a circle without real evidence.
3. CIt compares two different brands unfairly.
4. DIt uses too many statistics to be clear.