Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Snakes flick their tongues in and out to pick up scents from the air. This helps them find food and sense danger. Why do snakes flick their tongues?

1. ATo cool their bodies down
2. BTo clean dust off their faces and eyes
3. CTo warn other snakes away
4. DTo pick up scents from the air around them

Blood contains several kinds of cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body. White blood cells help fight infection. Platelets help the blood to clot when you are cut. Which cells help fight infection?

1. AWhite blood cells
2. BNerve cells in the blood
3. CPlatelets
4. DRed blood cells

The cheetah is the fastest land animal. It can reach speeds of about 100 km/h, but only for short bursts of around 30 seconds. What limits the cheetah’s top speed?

1. AIt is much heavier than other big cats.
2. BIt runs only at night.
3. CIt can only keep it up for short bursts.
4. DIt can only run on grass.

“The town had a problem: the only bridge over the river was too narrow for two cars. The council solved it by building a second bridge and making each one-way.” How is the passage organised?

1. AProblem and solution
2. BDescription of a place
3. CCompare and contrast
4. DTime order of events

“After the long drought, the first rain fell. Farmers stood in their fields with their faces turned up to the sky.” How do the farmers most likely feel?

1. ABored
2. BAngry
3. CRelieved
4. DAfraid of the storm

“The waiting room was silent except for the slow tick of the clock. Sam stared at the door, tapping his foot and checking his phone every few seconds.” How does Sam most likely feel?

1. AAnxious
2. BCalm and relaxed
3. CBored and sleepy
4. DAngry at the clock

“The nurse noted: ‘Patient states pain is 7 out of 10 at 9 a.m. Medicine given. At 10 a.m., patient states pain is 3 out of 10.’” Which conclusion is best supported by the note?

1. AThe patient refused the medicine.
2. BThe patient’s pain grew worse during the hour.
3. CThe patient reported less pain after the medicine.
4. DThe medicine removed all of the patient’s pain.

Train timetable: trains leave Oak Street at 6:10, 6:40, 7:10 and 7:40 a.m. The journey to Central takes 35 minutes. A nurse’s shift at Central Hospital starts at 7:30 a.m., and it is a 5-minute walk from the station. Which is the latest train she can take and still arrive on time?

1. AThe 7:10 train
2. BThe 6:10 train
3. CThe 6:40 train
4. DThe 7:40 train