Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

“Please do not feed the ducks bread,” says a sign by the pond. “Bread can make them ill. Use the duck food sold at the kiosk instead.” What does the sign suggest instead of bread?

1. ALeftover rice from home
2. BFresh fruit
3. CDuck food from the kiosk
4. DSeeds from the garden

“Lena is an only child. She lives with her mother and her grandfather in a flat above a bakery.” Who does Lena live with?

1. AHer mother and her sister
2. BHer grandmother and her uncle
3. CHer father and her brother
4. DHer mother and grandfather

“Kevin is the tallest boy in the class. He often helps the teacher reach things on the top shelf.” Why does Kevin often help the teacher?

1. AHe wants to sit near the shelf.
2. BHe is the oldest boy in the class.
3. CHe is tall enough to reach high shelves.
4. DHe is the teacher’s son.

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

An advertisement says: “Everyone is switching to SparkleSmile toothpaste. Don’t be the only one left behind!” Which technique is the advertisement using?

1. ADescribing the ingredients in detail
2. BComparing the price with other toothpastes
3. CQuoting a dentist’s expert advice
4. DUrging people to follow the crowd

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. BPeople always remember more from screens.
3. CReading has no effect on memory at all.
4. DPaper may help people remember long texts.

Some scientists argue that the dinosaurs died out because a huge asteroid struck Earth. Others point to massive volcanic eruptions that changed the climate. Many now think both events played a part. Which statement best describes the passage?

1. AIt presents competing explanations and a combined view.
2. BIt proves that only the asteroid caused the extinction.
3. CIt argues that the dinosaurs never existed.
4. DIt describes the daily life of the dinosaurs.

A chart shows average daily steps: Monday 6000, Tuesday 8000, Wednesday 4000, Thursday 8000, Friday 9000. Which statement is supported by the chart?

1. AFriday had the most steps, and Wednesday the fewest.
2. BThe number of steps increased every day from Monday to Friday.
3. CTuesday had more steps than Thursday.
4. DThe person walked 9000 steps every day.