Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

A label on a jar of jam reads: “Once opened, keep in the fridge and use within 4 weeks.” Where should the jam be kept after opening?

1. AIn the fridge
2. BIn the freezer only
3. COn a sunny windowsill
4. DIn a warm cupboard

Nina had a sore throat and a runny nose. She stayed home from work, drank warm tea and rested on the sofa all day. What did Nina do because she was ill?

1. AShe went for a long run.
2. BShe went to work early.
3. CShe stayed home and rested.
4. DShe visited a friend.

Ben woke up late. He jumped out of bed, put on his clothes and ran to the bus stop without eating. Why did Ben not eat breakfast?

1. AHe was feeling too sick to eat that morning.
2. BHe did not like the food in the kitchen.
3. CHe was in a hurry because he woke up late.
4. DHe had already eaten at a friend’s house.

“After the storm, the town came together. Neighbours cleared fallen trees, shared food and checked on elderly residents.” What is the main theme of the passage?

1. AWhy older people should move away
2. BThe best way to prepare for a storm
3. CPeople helping one another in hard times
4. DThe danger of living near old trees

“Despite his fear of heights, Leo climbed the tall ladder to rescue the kitten stuck on the roof.” What does this show about Leo?

1. AHe was annoyed by the noisy kitten on the roof.
2. BHe was brave enough to face his fear.
3. CHe was not afraid of heights at all.
4. DHe wanted to fix the broken roof.

“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. AA lake
2. BTennis courts
3. CWalking trails
4. DA café

“Supporters of the new law say it will reduce noise at night. Opponents say it will hurt businesses that stay open late. Both sides agree that residents deserve a good night’s sleep.” On what do both sides agree?

1. AResidents should be able to sleep well.
2. BBusinesses should close at sunset.
3. CThe law will reduce noise at night.
4. DThe law will hurt late-night businesses.

A parking garage charges “$3 for the first hour and $2 for each additional hour or part of an hour.” A visitor parks for 3 hours and 20 minutes. How much does the visitor pay?

1. A$7
2. B$9
3. C$10
4. D$11