Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Dolphins are mammals, not fish. They breathe air through a blowhole on top of their heads and must come to the surface to breathe. Mother dolphins feed their young with milk. Which detail shows that dolphins are mammals?

1. AThey live in the ocean.
2. BThey swim very fast.
3. CThey have smooth skin, fins and a strong tail.
4. DMothers feed their young with milk.

Lucy and her brother both like sports. Lucy plays football on Tuesdays, and her brother swims on Thursdays. On Saturdays, they both go running in the park. What do Lucy and her brother do together?

1. AThey play tennis on Sundays.
2. BThey swim on Thursdays.
3. CThey play football on Tuesdays.
4. DThey go running on Saturdays.

The human eye has a coloured part called the iris. In the middle of the iris is a black opening called the pupil, which lets light into the eye. What does the pupil do?

1. AIt gives the eye its colour.
2. BIt keeps dust out of the eye.
3. CIt lets light pass into the eye.
4. DIt moves tears across the eye.

“Despite the heavy rain, more than 500 runners finished the charity race, raising over $20 000 for the children’s hospital.” What does “despite” show in this sentence?

1. AThe money was raised because of the rain.
2. BThe heavy rain caused the race to be cancelled.
3. CThe runners were paid to run in the rain.
4. DThe runners finished even though the weather was bad.

“Before you start the exam, read all the instructions. Write your name on every page. Answer the questions in any order, but show all your work.” Which action is allowed by the instructions?

1. AAnswering question 5 before question 1
2. BSkipping the instructions to save time
3. CWriting only the final answers without work
4. DWriting your name on the first page only

Paragraph: “Many students struggle to focus at home. Phones buzz, family members talk, and the TV is often on. A quiet library can be a better place to study.” What is the author’s main point?

1. AFamilies should watch less TV in the evening.
2. BStudents should turn off their phones at night.
3. CStudents study best with friends at home.
4. DA library may be a better place to study.

“Maya had moved schools four times in six years. On her first day at the new school, she didn’t unpack her locker. ‘No point,’ she told herself.” Why most likely did Maya not unpack?

1. AShe planned to share a locker.
2. BShe disliked the locker’s colour.
3. CShe expected to move again before long.
4. DShe had forgotten to bring her things.

Clinic hours: “Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–noon; Sun closed. Walk-in patients are seen until one hour before closing.” What is the latest time a walk-in patient can be seen on a Friday?

1. A7 p.m.
2. B11 a.m.
3. C4 p.m.
4. D5 p.m.