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

The Dead Sea, between Israel and Jordan, is so salty that people can float on its surface without trying. Very few living things can survive in its water. Why can people float easily in the Dead Sea?

1. AThe water is very cold.
2. BThe water is very salty.
3. CThe water moves very fast.
4. DThe water is very shallow.

“Ellie’s room was a mess. Clothes covered the floor, books were piled on the bed and her shoes were under the desk.” What is the main idea?

1. AEllie had moved house.
2. BEllie’s room was untidy.
3. CEllie read in bed.
4. DEllie had many shoes.

“When the coach announced that Sam would start in the final game, Sam’s face lit up.” What does “Sam’s face lit up” mean?

1. ASam felt too hot to play.
2. BSam looked very happy.
3. CSam’s face turned red with anger.
4. DSam stood under a bright light.

“Although the hiking trail was steep and rocky, the view from the top made the climb worthwhile.” What does the author suggest?

1. AThe hikers decided not to reach the top.
2. BThe trail was easy and flat all the way.
3. CThe view was worth the difficult climb.
4. DThe view was disappointing after the climb.

The new park is the most beautiful place in the city. It has 200 trees, a playground and a small lake. Which statement from the passage is an opinion?

1. AIt has a playground.
2. BThe new park is the most beautiful place in the city.
3. CIt has a small lake.
4. DIt has 200 trees.

A chart shows average daily steps: Monday 6000, Tuesday 8000, Wednesday 4000, Thursday 8000, Friday 9000. Which statement is supported by the chart?

1. AThe person walked 9000 steps every day.
2. BTuesday had more steps than Thursday.
3. CFriday had the most steps, and Wednesday the fewest.
4. DThe number of steps increased every day from Monday to Friday.

A study abstract states: “Participants who drank green tea daily reported fewer colds. However, they also exercised more and smoked less than the other participants.” Why does the second sentence matter?

1. AIt proves that green tea prevents colds.
2. BIt means the study included no smokers in either of its groups.
3. CIt shows that exercise causes colds.
4. DOther differences between the groups might explain the result.