Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Owls hunt mostly at night. Their large eyes help them see in dim light, and their excellent hearing lets them find mice hidden under leaves or snow. Which two features help owls hunt at night?

1. ABright feathers and loud calls
2. BSharp beaks and long legs
3. CLarge eyes and excellent hearing
4. DStrong wings and a long, quiet tail

Snakes flick their tongues in and out to pick up scents from the air. This helps them find food and sense danger. Why do snakes flick their tongues?

1. ATo warn other snakes away
2. BTo cool their bodies down
3. CTo pick up scents from the air around them
4. DTo clean dust off their faces and eyes

An ambulance siren sounds higher as it comes towards you and lower as it moves away. This change in sound is called the Doppler effect. What is the Doppler effect, according to the passage?

1. AThe speed at which an ambulance can travel
2. BThe echo of a sound off tall buildings
3. CThe loudness of an ambulance siren at night
4. DThe change in a sound as its source moves

Passage: “Coral reefs are sometimes called the rainforests of the sea.” Why might coral reefs be compared to rainforests?

1. ABoth are made mainly of tall trees.
2. BBoth receive a lot of rain.
3. CBoth are found only on mountains.
4. DBoth are home to a great variety of life.

“Insurance card: Member: J. Smith. Plan: Basic. Covers: doctor visits, hospital stays. Does not cover: dental, eye care.” Which service would this plan NOT pay for?

1. AA dental check-up
2. BA night in hospital
3. CA week-long stay in hospital
4. DA visit to the doctor

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

“The nurse noted: ‘Patient states pain is 7 out of 10 at 9 a.m. Medicine given. At 10 a.m., patient states pain is 3 out of 10.’” Which conclusion is best supported by the note?

1. AThe patient’s pain grew worse during the hour.
2. BThe patient reported less pain after the medicine.
3. CThe patient refused the medicine.
4. DThe medicine removed all of the patient’s pain.

In paragraph one, the author describes how a small village got clean drinking water by building a well. In paragraph two, the author reports that childhood illnesses in the village fell by half in the next year. What relationship does the author suggest between the two paragraphs?

1. ACompare and contrast
2. BCause and effect
3. CChronological list of unrelated events
4. DProblem with no solution