Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

A staff notice reads: “The fire exit doors must be kept clear at all times. Do not store boxes or trolleys in front of them.” What is the purpose of the notice?

1. ATo keep the fire exits free of objects
2. BTo announce a fire drill next week
3. CTo explain how staff should open the fire doors
4. DTo tell staff where to store boxes

Carrots grow underground. The part we eat is the root, which stores food for the plant. Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which is important for eyesight. Which part of the carrot plant do we eat?

1. AThe root
2. BThe seeds
3. CThe flower
4. DThe leaves

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It protects us from germs, helps keep our temperature steady and lets us feel touch, heat and pain. Which job of the skin is NOT mentioned in the passage?

1. AKeeping temperature steady
2. BProtecting us from germs
3. CMaking red blood cells
4. DLetting us feel touch

“Ella stared at the empty page. The essay was due in an hour, and she had written only her name.” How does Ella most likely feel?

1. AProud
2. BAmused
3. CWorried
4. DRelaxed

“The new staff canteen has more seats and longer opening hours. However, the prices have gone up, and some staff now bring lunch from home.” What is the most likely reason some staff bring lunch from home?

1. AThe canteen has too few seats now.
2. BThe canteen closes earlier than before.
3. CThe canteen has become more expensive.
4. DThe canteen serves only breakfast.

“Water covers about 71 percent of Earth’s surface. Most of that water is salt water in the oceans. Only a small share is fresh water, and much of it is frozen in ice caps and glaciers.” What can you conclude from the passage?

1. AWater covers less than half of Earth’s surface.
2. BMost of Earth’s water is fresh and easy to drink.
3. CIce caps hold most of the salt water on Earth.
4. DFresh liquid water is only a small part of Earth’s water.

The author writes: “Some claim that video games make children violent. Yet violent crime among young people has fallen in many countries during the same years that video games became popular.” What is the author trying to show?

1. AViolent crime has increased among the young.
2. BAll video games are safe for every child.
3. CThe claim does not fit the overall trend.
4. DVideo games reduce crime among children.

“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. AVillagers should never laugh at the plans of strangers.
2. BPlanting trees is a quick way to get rich.
3. CLandslides are common in mountain villages.
4. DPatient effort can prove its worth over time.