Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Drinking enough water helps the body control its temperature. Water also carries nutrients to cells and removes waste through the kidneys. Many adults need about two litres of fluid a day, and more in hot weather. According to the passage, how does water help remove waste?

1. ABy carrying nutrients to cells
2. BThrough the skin only
3. CThrough the kidneys
4. DBy lowering the temperature of the cells

Mia set her alarm for 6 a.m. After she woke up, she showered and ate breakfast. Then she packed her bag and caught the bus to school. What did Mia do right after she ate breakfast?

1. AShe caught the bus.
2. BShe set her alarm.
3. CShe packed her bag.
4. DShe showered.

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

Some animals hibernate in winter. Their heart rate and breathing slow down, and their body temperature drops. This saves energy at a time when food is hard to find. Why do some animals hibernate?

1. ATo raise their heart rate in the cold
2. BTo grow thicker fur for the summer
3. CTo find a mate during the winter
4. DTo save energy when food is scarce

“The city council voted to build a new library. Construction will begin in March and should take about eighteen months.” If construction begins in March this year, about when should it finish?

1. AIn September of next year
2. BIn September this year
3. CIn March of next year
4. DIn March two years from now

The patient education leaflet says: “Check your blood sugar before meals and at bedtime. Write each reading in your logbook and bring the logbook to every appointment.” Why does the leaflet ask patients to bring the logbook to appointments?

1. ASo the patient remembers to eat meals
2. BSo the patient can show their handwriting
3. CSo the clinic can keep the logbook forever
4. DSo the care team can review the readings

Medicine schedule: “Tablet A: every 12 hours. Tablet B: every 8 hours.” Both are first given at 8 a.m. At what time will both tablets next be due together?

1. AMidnight the same day
2. B8 a.m. the next day
3. C8 p.m. the same day
4. D4 p.m. the same day

“I have taught for 25 years,” the principal said. “I have seen many fashions come and go. But I have never seen a fashion that improved learning as much as a good night’s sleep.” What is the principal’s main point?

1. AEducation never changes over 25 years.
2. BTeachers should follow every new fashion.
3. CStudents should stay up late at night to study more.
4. DSleep matters more than passing education trends.