Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Owls hunt mostly at night. Their large eyes help them see in dim light, and their excellent hearing lets them find mice hidden under leaves or snow. Which two features help owls hunt at night?

1. ABright feathers and loud calls
2. BLarge eyes and excellent hearing
3. CStrong wings and a long, quiet tail
4. DSharp beaks and long legs

A medication log shows: “Monday – taken 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday – taken 8 a.m. Wednesday – taken 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.” Which dose was missed?

1. AWednesday morning
2. BTuesday evening
3. CMonday morning
4. DWednesday evening

Polar bears live in the Arctic. Their thick fur and a layer of fat keep them warm in freezing temperatures. They hunt seals on the sea ice. What do polar bears mainly hunt?

1. ASalmon
2. BReindeer
3. CSeals
4. DPenguins

“When you exercise in hot weather, your body sweats to cool down. If you do not replace the lost fluid, you can become dehydrated, which may cause dizziness and headaches.” What is the main point of the passage?

1. AHeadaches are caused only by hot weather.
2. BHot weather is good for exercising.
3. CReplacing fluid prevents dehydration in heat.
4. DSweating is a sign of serious illness.

In 1928 Alexander Fleming returned from holiday and noticed that mould had grown on one of his bacteria dishes. Around the mould, the bacteria had died. This led to the discovery of penicillin. What led Fleming to discover penicillin?

1. AHe tested many chemicals on bacteria in 1928.
2. BHe was trying to grow mould on purpose.
3. CHe found penicillin in a book while on holiday.
4. DHe noticed that bacteria near a mould had died.

“I watched as Mrs. Grey slowly climbed the steps, stopping on each one to catch her breath. ‘She’s getting older,’ I thought sadly.” From which point of view is the story told?

1. ASecond person, addressing the reader
2. BFirst person, by a narrator who observes
3. CThird person, through Mrs. Grey’s thoughts
4. DFirst person, by Mrs. Grey herself

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

“The forest fire was finally under control after three days. Firefighters praised the townspeople, who had cleared dry brush around their homes weeks earlier, for saving many houses.” Why did the firefighters praise the townspeople?

1. ATheir earlier preparation helped protect houses.
2. BThey left the town before the fire began.
3. CThey put out the fire themselves on the first day.
4. DThey called the firefighters very quickly.