Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Monarch butterflies in North America travel thousands of kilometres each autumn to spend the winter in warmer places, such as forests in Mexico. Where do many monarch butterflies spend the winter?

1. AOn islands near Japan
2. BIn forests in Mexico
3. CIn the far north of Canada
4. DIn deserts in Africa

A good night’s sleep helps the brain store what we learned during the day. Teenagers need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night, but many get less. How much sleep do teenagers need, according to the passage?

1. AAbout 8 to 10 hours a night
2. BAbout 2 to 3 hours a night
3. CAbout 12 to 14 hours a night
4. DAbout 5 to 6 hours a night

Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?

1. AThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.
2. BThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.
3. CThey let air and water into the soil.
4. DThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.

Hand sanitiser is useful when soap and water are not available. Still, washing with soap and water is better when hands are visibly dirty, because sanitiser does not remove dirt and grease well. What can you infer from the passage?

1. AHand sanitiser removes dirt better than soap.
2. BHand sanitiser should never be used.
3. CSoap and water are the better choice for greasy hands.
4. DSoap and water are only needed in hospitals and clinics, not at home.

“The bridge was closed for repairs. As a result, drivers had to take a longer route into the city.” What relationship does “As a result” show?

1. AComparison
2. BContrast
3. CCause and effect
4. DTime order or sequence

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

The author writes: “Our survey found that 9 out of 10 dentists recommend chewing gum.” The survey was paid for by a chewing gum company and asked only 10 dentists. Why should a reader be cautious about this claim?

1. AThe sample is tiny and the sponsor has an interest.
2. BDentists know little about teeth.
3. CChewing gum is not sold in most countries.
4. DThe survey should have asked only one dentist.

The author writes: “Our school’s new start time of 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. has been a success. Attendance is up, and students say they feel more awake. A few parents have complained about later pick-ups.” Which statement best summarises the passage?

1. AThe school plans to start even earlier next year.
2. BParents and students all dislike the later start.
3. CThe later start helps students, but some parents object.
4. DThe later start has failed, and attendance has fallen sharply.