Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Kai wanted to bake bread. He mixed flour, water, yeast and salt. He left the dough to rise for an hour. Then he shaped it into a loaf and baked it. What did Kai do after the dough rose?

1. AHe mixed in the salt.
2. BHe added more yeast.
3. CHe shaped it into a loaf.
4. DHe bought more flour.

A label on a jar of jam reads: “Once opened, keep in the fridge and use within 4 weeks.” Where should the jam be kept after opening?

1. AIn a warm cupboard
2. BOn a sunny windowsill
3. CIn the fridge
4. DIn the freezer only

Loud noise can damage hearing over time. People who work with loud machines should wear ear protection, such as earplugs or earmuffs. What should people who work with loud machines wear?

1. AThick gloves
2. BSteel-toed boots
3. CSafety glasses
4. DEar protection

Grace wanted a dog, but her apartment did not allow pets. She began volunteering at an animal shelter on weekends, walking and feeding the dogs. What can you infer about why Grace volunteered?

1. AShe wanted to move to a new apartment.
2. BShe was afraid of dogs.
3. CShe wanted to spend time with dogs.
4. DShe was paid to work at the shelter.

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

1. AUrging people to follow the crowd
2. BQuoting a dentist’s expert advice
3. CDescribing the ingredients in detail
4. DComparing the price with other toothpastes

“The library will close early on Friday for staff training. Books due on Friday may be returned on Saturday without a late fee.” What can a library user conclude?

1. AThe library will be closed all weekend for training.
2. BThe library will be open later than usual on Friday.
3. CAll late fees will be cancelled this month.
4. DA book due Friday can be returned Saturday at no charge.

The author writes: “Some readers may find these figures alarming. Over the past decade, the number of nurses aged over 55 has doubled, while the number entering the profession has stayed flat.” What problem is the author most likely pointing to?

1. AA decrease in the number of hospitals
2. BNurses working too few hours each week
3. CToo many young people becoming nurses at the same time
4. DA possible future shortage of nurses as many retire

Passage: “Tea contains caffeine, but usually less per cup than coffee. Some people switch to tea to reduce their caffeine intake while keeping a warm morning drink.” Which statement can be inferred?

1. APeople usually drink tea only in the evening.
2. BTea contains no caffeine at all.
3. CCoffee has less caffeine than tea.
4. DSwitching to tea may cut caffeine intake.