Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

A glossary is a list of important words and their meanings, usually found at the back of a book. A student reading a biology textbook does not know the word “osmosis”. Where could she find its meaning quickly?

1. AOn the copyright page
2. BIn the glossary
3. COn the title page
4. DIn the table of contents

Crows are clever birds. Scientists have seen them use sticks as tools to pull insects out of tree bark. What have scientists seen crows do?

1. ANest underground
2. BUse sticks as tools
3. CCopy human words
4. DSwim to catch fish

Jellyfish have lived in the oceans for millions of years. They have no brain, no heart and no bones. Their bodies are mostly water. What are jellyfish bodies mostly made of?

1. AMuscle
2. BBone
3. CWater
4. DShell

Falls are a common cause of injury in older adults. Removing loose rugs, adding bright lights on stairs and installing grab bars in the bathroom can make a home safer. What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo argue that older adults need carers
2. BTo explain how bones heal after a fall
3. CTo describe the design of modern bathrooms
4. DTo suggest ways to prevent falls at home

“Ms. Brown reminded the class that the library books were due back on Monday. On Monday morning, half the class arrived without their books.” What can be concluded?

1. AAll the books were returned early.
2. BThe library was closed on Monday.
3. CSome students forgot the reminder.
4. DMs. Brown forgot to tell the class.

A line graph shows the number of visitors to a park each month. The line rises steadily from January to July, then falls from August to December. Which statement best describes the data?

1. AVisits are highest in January and lowest in July.
2. BVisits fall in the first half and rise in the second.
3. CVisits peak around July and then fall towards December.
4. DVisits are the same in every month of the year.

“Many patients feel nervous before surgery. Nurses can help by explaining what will happen, answering questions and letting patients know that their feelings are normal.” What is the author’s purpose?

1. ATo persuade patients to avoid having surgery
2. BTo explain how surgery is performed in detail
3. CTo describe how nurses can ease patients’ fears
4. DTo criticise nurses for not explaining surgery to patients enough

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