Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

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

“The sun was setting over the desert, and the camels rested near a small pool of water surrounded by palm trees.” What is the setting of this sentence?

1. AA snowy mountain at night
2. BA beach at midday
3. CA desert in the evening
4. DA forest at sunrise

The cheetah is the fastest land animal. It can reach speeds of about 100 km/h, but only for short bursts of around 30 seconds. What limits the cheetah’s top speed?

1. AIt can only run on grass.
2. BIt runs only at night.
3. CIt is much heavier than other big cats.
4. DIt can only keep it up for short bursts.

“The FAST test helps people spot a stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services.” What does the letter T stand for?

1. ATiredness in the arms and legs
2. BTemperature rising suddenly and sharply
3. CTrouble seeing out of one eye
4. DTime to call emergency services

A website article is titled “Five Easy Ways to Save Water at Home”. Which text structure will the article most likely use?

1. AA list of tips
2. BA debate between two experts
3. CA comparison of two cities
4. DA story told in time order

“The vet told the Lees that their dog was overweight. She advised smaller meals, fewer treats and a longer walk each day.” What can you conclude about the vet’s advice?

1. AIt aims to cure the dog’s fear of walks.
2. BIt aims to help the dog gain weight.
3. CIt aims to teach the dog new tricks.
4. DIt aims to help the dog lose weight.

“It was the kind of morning that made you want to stay in bed — grey skies, steady drizzle and a cold wind rattling the windows.” What mood is the author creating?

1. AJoyful
2. BGloomy
3. CTense
4. DPeaceful

“The new treatment is promising,” the researcher said, “but our trial included only 40 patients, all of them under 50. We cannot yet say whether it works for older adults.” What can you infer about the researcher’s view?

1. AMore research is needed before wider use.
2. BThe treatment does not work at all.
3. CThe treatment should be given to everyone now.
4. DOlder adults should never receive the treatment.