Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

The word “volcano” comes from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. A volcano is an opening in Earth’s crust through which melted rock, ash and gases escape. Where does the word “volcano” come from?

1. AA scientist who studied ash
2. BThe name of a Roman god of fire
3. CThe name of a mountain in Greece
4. DA word for melted rock

Exercise makes the heart beat faster. This sends more blood and oxygen to the muscles that are working. Why does the heart beat faster during exercise?

1. ATo cool down the skin quickly
2. BTo slow down breathing
3. CTo help the body fall asleep
4. DTo send more oxygen to working muscles

A medication log shows: “Monday – taken 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday – taken 8 a.m. Wednesday – taken 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.” Which dose was missed?

1. AWednesday morning
2. BTuesday evening
3. CMonday morning
4. DWednesday evening

Unlike most fish, the salmon is born in fresh water, travels to the ocean to grow and then returns to the same river to lay its eggs. Which choice best summarises the passage?

1. ASalmon are the only fish that lay eggs.
2. BSalmon spend their whole lives in the ocean.
3. CSalmon are born in the ocean and later die in fresh-water rivers.
4. DSalmon move between rivers and the ocean during their lives.

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

1. ASomeone had covered them with sand.
2. BThe water in them had frozen into ice.
3. CThe sun had dried them out.
4. DRain had fallen on them all night.

The author writes: “Some people say reading on screens is just as good as reading on paper. However, several studies suggest that readers remember long texts slightly better on paper.” What is the author’s point?

1. AScreens should never be used for reading.
2. BReading has no effect on memory at all.
3. CPaper may help people remember long texts.
4. DPeople always remember more from screens.

A medicine label reads: “Take 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.” A patient takes 2 tablets at 6 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. How many more tablets may the patient take before 6 a.m. the next day?

1. A4
2. B2
3. C6
4. D0

“The children’s hospital opened a play room. Since then, nurses report that children are calmer before procedures and need fewer extra staff to help hold them still.” What can be inferred about the play room?

1. AIt is open only to children who are not ill.
2. BIt may help reduce children’s fear before procedures.
3. CIt has made the nurses less busy than before.
4. DIt has replaced medical procedures.