Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Bats are the only mammals that can truly fly. Their wings are made of thin skin stretched between long finger bones. What are bats’ wings made of?

1. AThin skin stretched between finger bones
2. BHard shells that open and close
3. CFur that grows into thin flaps
4. DFeathers attached to strong, hollow arm bones

“The classroom was as quiet as a mouse while the students took their test.” What does the phrase “as quiet as a mouse” tell us?

1. AA mouse was in the room.
2. BThe students were scared of mice.
3. CThe test was about small animals.
4. DThe room was very quiet.

A map has a scale that shows 1 centimetre = 2 kilometres. Two towns are 3 centimetres apart on the map. How far apart are the towns in real life?

1. A5 kilometres
2. B2 kilometres
3. C3 kilometres
4. D6 kilometres

“The old lighthouse keeper climbed the 120 steps every evening to light the lamp, even when his knees ached, because ships depended on him.” What motivates the lighthouse keeper?

1. AA sense of duty to the ships
2. BA fear of being alone at night
3. CA plan to sell the lighthouse
4. DA wish to exercise his knees

“Before the nurse entered the isolation room, she put on a gown, gloves and a mask. When she left, she removed them and washed her hands.” What is the most likely reason for these steps?

1. ATo keep her uniform clean for lunch
2. BTo keep the patient warm and comfortable
3. CTo follow a dress code for visitors
4. DTo prevent the spread of infection

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

1. AComparing the price with other toothpastes
2. BQuoting a dentist’s expert advice
3. CUrging people to follow the crowd
4. DDescribing the ingredients in detail

A report states: “Since the hospital began offering flu vaccines to all staff, staff sick days in winter have fallen by a third. Other hospitals in the region did not see this drop.” Why is the second sentence important?

1. AIt makes a general winter change an unlikely cause.
2. BIt proves that the vaccine prevents all winter illnesses in staff.
3. CIt shows that other hospitals also offered the vaccine.
4. DIt shows that sick days rose at this hospital.

Paragraph 1 describes how tooth decay is caused by bacteria feeding on sugar. Paragraph 2 describes how fluoride makes teeth more resistant to acid. Paragraph 3 recommends brushing with fluoride toothpaste and limiting sugary snacks. How is the passage organised?

1. AAn argument with two opposing sides
2. BA story told from start to finish
3. CA list of famous dentists in history
4. DCause and protection, then advice