Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

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. ACool water
2. BRunning water
3. CIce
4. DA clean cloth

Some trees lose their leaves in autumn and grow new ones in spring. These trees are called deciduous. Trees that keep their leaves all year, such as pine trees, are called evergreen. What is an evergreen tree?

1. AA tree that keeps its leaves all year
2. BA tree that loses its leaves in autumn
3. CA tree that grows only in spring
4. DA tree with very bright green leaves

Sunscreen protects the skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can cause sunburn and skin cancer. Experts advise using a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and putting it on again every two hours outdoors. What does the passage say about reapplying sunscreen?

1. AIt should be put on once in the morning only.
2. BIt should be put on again every two hours outdoors.
3. CIt is not needed at all with a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
4. DIt should be put on only when it is very sunny.

“Leaves change colour in autumn because the trees stop making chlorophyll, the green pigment. As the green fades, yellow and orange pigments that were there all along become visible.” Where do the yellow and orange colours come from?

1. APigments already present in the leaves
2. BCold night air that paints the leaves
3. CNew pigments made only in autumn
4. DSunlight that burns the green away

A recipe states: “For a softer cookie, bake for 8 minutes. For a crisper cookie, bake for 11 minutes.” What can you infer?

1. ASofter cookies need a hotter oven.
2. BCrisper cookies need more sugar.
3. CLonger baking makes the cookies crisper.
4. DThe cookies must always bake for 8 minutes.

“When you have a cold, the lining of your nose swells and makes more mucus. This is why your nose feels blocked.” What causes the blocked feeling in your nose?

1. AToo much sleep at night
2. BCold air in the nose
3. CSwelling and extra mucus
4. DSneezing too often in the day

“Emma had practised her speech for weeks. When she stood before the crowd, her hands trembled, but her voice came out clear and strong.” Which statement best describes Emma at that moment?

1. ANervous inside but still able to speak well
2. BUnprepared and unsure of her words
3. CAngry at the crowd for watching her so closely
4. DCalm and completely without fear

The author writes: “Online reviews are useful when choosing a restaurant. Still, readers should remember that people are more likely to write a review after a very good or very bad experience.” What is the author warning about?

1. AOnly bad experiences are written about.
2. BReviews may not reflect typical experiences.
3. COnline reviews are always written by owners.
4. DRestaurants should not be reviewed online.