Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Digestion begins in the mouth. As you chew, saliva starts to break down some of the food, and your tongue helps form it into a ball that you can swallow. Where does digestion begin?

1. AIn the liver and gallbladder
2. BIn the large intestine
3. CIn the stomach
4. DIn the mouth

“The ancient castle stood on a hill overlooking the village.” Which word means the same as “ancient” in this sentence?

1. AVery modern
2. BVery tall
3. CVery small
4. DVery old

Ana’s grandmother keeps a small notebook by the phone. She writes down every doctor’s appointment, the name of each medicine she takes and the phone numbers of her children. Why does Ana’s grandmother most likely keep the notebook?

1. ATo help her remember important information
2. BTo write stories for her grandchildren
3. CTo keep a list of her favourite recipes for dinner
4. DTo practise her handwriting every day

“Tara volunteered to stay late, helped a new colleague with her first report and never complained about the extra work.” Which word best describes Tara?

1. AHelpful
2. BLazy
3. CRude
4. DSelfish

Passage: “Cycling to work saves money on fuel and parking. It also gives regular exercise and produces no exhaust fumes.” Which title fits the passage best?

1. AHow to Repair a Bicycle
2. BThe Dangers of City Traffic
3. CA History of the Bicycle
4. DBenefits of Cycling to Work

“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. AAngry
2. BBored
3. CAfraid of the storm
4. DRelieved

A job ad says: “Wanted: nurse for night shifts. At least two years’ experience required. Must have a valid licence. Spanish speakers preferred.” Which applicant meets all the requirements?

1. ALicensed nurse with 3 years’ experience, speaks only English
2. BLicensed nurse with 1 year of experience, speaks Spanish
3. CStudent nurse, 4 years of study, speaks Spanish
4. DNurse with 5 years’ experience, expired licence

“The bakery’s sales rose by 30% after it began selling coffee. The owner wonders whether to start selling sandwiches as well.” What can be reasonably inferred?

1. ASandwiches will raise sales by exactly 30%.
2. BCoffee lost the bakery money.
3. CThe bakery stopped selling bread.
4. DAdding coffee seems to have helped sales.