Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Sharks have lived in the oceans for millions of years. Unlike most fish, their skeletons are made of cartilage, the same bendy material found in your nose and ears. What are shark skeletons made of?

1. AScales
2. BCartilage
3. CThin shell
4. DHard bone

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It protects us from germs, helps keep our temperature steady and lets us feel touch, heat and pain. Which job of the skin is NOT mentioned in the passage?

1. AKeeping temperature steady
2. BMaking red blood cells
3. CProtecting us from germs
4. DLetting us feel touch

Many animals are active at night and sleep during the day. These animals are called nocturnal. Owls, bats and foxes are examples of nocturnal animals. What does “nocturnal” mean?

1. ALiving in water
2. BSleeping all winter
3. CEating only plants
4. DActive at night

“Unlike email, which can be read at any time, a phone call needs both people to be available at once.” What difference does the sentence describe?

1. AEmail is always faster than calling.
2. BEmail can be read only once a day.
3. CCalls need both people free at once.
4. DCalls cost more money than email.

A notice says: “The water will be turned off in Building C from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday for pipe repairs. Please store some water in advance.” What does the notice suggest residents should do?

1. ARepair the pipes in their own apartments.
2. BLeave Building C and stay away for the whole of Thursday.
3. CUse only bottled water until Friday night.
4. DKeep some water ready before Thursday morning.

“City Park has a lake, tennis courts and a café. River Park has walking trails and a lake but no café.” What do both parks have?

1. ATennis courts
2. BA lake
3. CWalking trails
4. DA café

“Emma had practised her speech for weeks. When she stood before the crowd, her hands trembled, but her voice came out clear and strong.” Which statement best describes Emma at that moment?

1. ACalm and completely without fear
2. BUnprepared and unsure of her words
3. CAngry at the crowd for watching her so closely
4. DNervous inside but still able to speak well

“The ward needs at least one nurse for every four patients. Tonight there are 22 patients.” What is the smallest number of nurses needed?

1. A6
2. B7
3. C5
4. D4