Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

A bus pass reads: “Valid for unlimited rides on 7 days in a row, counting the day of first use.” Amir used his pass for the first time on Monday. What is the last day he can use it?

1. ASaturday
2. BMonday of the next week
3. CSunday
4. DFriday

Many birds fly south in the autumn. They travel to warmer places where food is easier to find. In the spring, they return north to build nests and raise their young. Why do many birds fly south in the autumn?

1. ATo find cooler places to rest
2. BTo find food more easily in warmer places
3. CTo build nests and raise their young
4. DTo escape from larger birds that hunt them

Ravi practised the piano for thirty minutes every day. At the end of the year, he played two songs at the school concert, and the audience clapped loudly. What can you tell about Ravi’s performance?

1. AThe audience enjoyed it.
2. BRavi forgot the songs.
3. CThe concert was cancelled.
4. DRavi played only one song.

“The temperature dropped below freezing overnight. In the morning, the puddles on the path were hard and slippery.” Why were the puddles hard?

1. AThe sun had dried them out.
2. BRain had fallen on them all night.
3. CSomeone had covered them with sand.
4. DThe water in them had frozen into ice.

“After weeks of practice, Mei could finally play the whole piece without looking at the music.” What does “finally” suggest?

1. AShe gave up the piano after that.
2. BShe played it for the last time.
3. CIt took her a long time to succeed.
4. DShe learned it on the first day.

The author writes: “Every student should learn basic first aid. A few simple skills, such as how to help someone who is choking, can save a life.” What is the author’s purpose?

1. ATo persuade readers that students should learn first aid
2. BTo describe the history of first aid training
3. CTo explain how to treat a broken bone
4. DTo entertain readers with a story about choking

A school sends this note: “Due to the forecast of heavy snow, all classes will move online on Friday. Students should log in at the usual time. The building will be closed.” Which statement is NOT supported by the note?

1. AThe school building will be closed on Friday.
2. BThe change is because of expected snow.
3. CClasses on Friday are cancelled entirely.
4. DStudents will attend classes online on Friday.

“Ten patients tried a new sleep app. Eight said they slept better. The app company now claims: ‘Proven to cure insomnia!’” Why is the claim not justified?

1. AThe app should have been tested on one patient.
2. BEight out of ten is less than half of the patients.
3. CTen self-reports without a comparison group prove little.
4. DSleep apps cannot be used by patients at home.