Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

“Kevin is the tallest boy in the class. He often helps the teacher reach things on the top shelf.” Why does Kevin often help the teacher?

1. AHe wants to sit near the shelf.
2. BHe is the teacher’s son.
3. CHe is the oldest boy in the class.
4. DHe is tall enough to reach high shelves.

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

We blink many times every minute. Blinking spreads tears across the eye, which keeps it moist and washes away dust. Why do we blink?

1. ATo help us see colours better
2. BTo stop us from falling asleep during the day
3. CTo keep the eyes moist and clean
4. DTo make our eyes stronger

An advertisement says: “Everyone is switching to SparkleSmile toothpaste. Don’t be the only one left behind!” Which technique is the advertisement using?

1. AQuoting a dentist’s expert advice
2. BDescribing the ingredients in detail
3. CComparing the price with other toothpastes
4. DUrging people to follow the crowd

Some birds, such as Arctic terns, migrate thousands of kilometres every year. Scientists think birds find their way using the sun, the stars and Earth’s magnetic field. Which word best describes the scientists’ explanation?

1. AUnimportant
2. BProven
3. CUncertain
4. DHumorous

“The temperature dropped below freezing overnight. In the morning, the puddles on the path were hard and slippery.” Why were the puddles hard?

1. AThe water in them had frozen into ice.
2. BSomeone had covered them with sand.
3. CThe sun had dried them out.
4. DRain had fallen on them all night.

The author writes: “All of my neighbours who drink coffee are energetic. So coffee must give everyone energy.” What is the flaw in this reasoning?

1. AIt gives too many examples to be useful.
2. BIt generalises from a small, unusual group.
3. CIt uses facts instead of personal opinions.
4. DIt does not mention the price of coffee.

“Discharge note: Walk for 10 minutes three times a day in week 1. Increase to 20 minutes three times a day in week 2. Avoid lifting anything heavier than 5 kg (about 11 lb) for 6 weeks.” Which activity is allowed in week 2?

1. ALifting a 7 kg box onto a shelf
2. BCarrying a 10 kg bag of shopping
3. CWalking 20 minutes three times a day
4. DWalking 60 minutes without a rest