Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Starfish, also called sea stars, live in the ocean. If a starfish loses an arm, it can often grow a new one over time. What can a starfish often do if it loses an arm?

1. ASwim much faster
2. BGrow a new one
3. CChange its colour
4. DLive on dry land

“Nora’s little brother was so exhausted after the party that he fell asleep in the car before they left the driveway.” What does “exhausted” mean?

1. AVery bored
2. BVery tired
3. CVery excited
4. DVery hungry

“The sky grew dark, the wind picked up and the first heavy drops began to fall.” What is most likely about to happen?

1. AA sunrise
2. BA snowfall in summer
3. CA heat wave
4. DA storm

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

“The word ‘biology’ comes from two Greek words: ‘bios’, meaning life, and ‘logos’, meaning study.” What does “biology” mean, according to the passage?

1. AThe study of life
2. BThe study of stars
3. CThe study of numbers
4. DThe study of rocks

To make a cup of tea, first boil the water. Next, put a tea bag in the cup and pour the hot water over it. Let it steep for three to five minutes, then remove the bag and add milk if you like. Which step comes immediately before removing the tea bag?

1. APutting the tea bag in the cup
2. BAdding milk
3. CLetting the tea steep for three to five minutes
4. DBoiling the water

“The company claims its water filter removes 99% of germs. The claim is based on one test, run by the company itself, on water from a single tap.” What is the best evaluation of the claim?

1. AIt is reliable because the company ran the test.
2. BIt is proven true for all types of water.
3. CIt needs independent and wider testing.
4. DIt is false because filters cannot remove germs.

“The new manager listened to every complaint, thanked staff for raising them and posted a list of changes the following week.” What can be inferred about the manager?

1. AThe manager ignores what staff have to say.
2. BThe manager posted the list without listening.
3. CThe manager wants to replace all the staff.
4. DThe manager takes staff concerns seriously.