Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Ice melts when it is heated, turning into liquid water. If the water is heated more, it boils and turns into a gas called water vapour. What does water turn into when it boils?

1. ASea salt crystals
2. BIce
3. CWater vapour
4. DLiquid oil

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. AGrow a new one
2. BSwim much faster
3. CChange its colour
4. DLive on dry land

The Amazon rainforest is in South America. It is home to millions of kinds of insects, plants, birds and other animals. What is the passage mainly about?

1. AThe deserts of South America
2. BBirds that fly south for winter
3. CThe Amazon rainforest and its wildlife
4. DHow to grow plants at home

At the start of the shift, the nurse counted the patient’s tablets: 30. At the end of the shift, there were 27. The patient takes one tablet three times a day, and all doses were given on time during the shift. What can you conclude?

1. ASome tablets are missing from the container.
2. BThe patient refused all three doses offered during the shift.
3. CThe count matches three doses given during the shift.
4. DThe patient took six tablets during the shift.

“Ravi and his sister argued about which film to watch. In the end, they agreed to watch his choice tonight and hers tomorrow.” How was the conflict resolved?

1. AThey decided not to watch any film.
2. BThey compromised and took turns.
3. CTheir parents chose a different film.
4. DRavi’s sister chose both films.

In the sentence “The medicine may cause drowsiness, so do not drive after taking it,” what does “drowsiness” mean?

1. AHunger
2. BSleepiness
3. CDizziness
4. DItchy skin

The author writes: “A famous actor says she uses Glow cream every day, so it must be good for your skin.” Why is this weak evidence?

1. AActors never use skin cream.
2. BThe actor did not say how often she used it.
3. CSkin cream can only be sold by doctors.
4. DFame is not expertise in skin care.

“The writer describes the old city as ‘a maze of narrow streets where every corner hides a surprise’.” What does this description suggest about the city?

1. AIt is dangerous and best avoided by visitors.
2. BIt is confusing but full of interest.
3. CIt is boring, with nothing to see.
4. DIt is modern, wide and well planned.