Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Hummingbirds are tiny birds that can hover in the air like helicopters. They beat their wings very fast and can even fly backwards. What special ability of hummingbirds is mentioned?

1. ASwimming underwater
2. BRunning very fast on land
3. CFlying backwards
4. DTalking like people

“The baby was so tiny that she fit in the palm of her father’s hand.” What does “tiny” mean?

1. AVery heavy
2. BVery loud
3. CVery small
4. DVery sleepy

Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of serious head injury in a crash. A helmet should sit level on the head and fit snugly, with the strap fastened under the chin. How should a helmet sit on the head?

1. ALow over the eyes with the strap open
2. BLoose so that air can move freely
3. CLevel and snug, strap fastened
4. DTilted back so the forehead is free

“The city council voted to build a new library. Construction will begin in March and should take about eighteen months.” If construction begins in March this year, about when should it finish?

1. AIn March of next year
2. BIn September this year
3. CIn September of next year
4. DIn March two years from now

“The warranty covers repairs for two years from the date of purchase. It does not cover damage caused by dropping the device or by water.” Which repair would the warranty cover?

1. AA fault first appearing after three years
2. BA cracked screen after the phone was dropped
3. CA fault that appears after one year of normal use
4. DWater damage after the phone fell in a pool

A recipe says: “Preheat the oven to 180 °C. While the oven heats, mix the flour and sugar. Add the eggs and milk, stir until smooth, and pour into a greased tin.” What should be done while the oven is heating?

1. AGrease the oven shelves
2. BMix the flour and sugar
3. CAdd the eggs and milk
4. DPour the batter into the tin

A table shows hours of sleep and test scores for four students: Ali 5 h, 62%; Ben 6 h, 70%; Cara 8 h, 85%; Dev 9 h, 83%. Which statement is best supported?

1. ABen scored higher than Cara because he slept less.
2. BSleep has no connection at all with test scores.
3. CNine hours of sleep always gives the top score.
4. DHere, more sleep was mostly linked to higher scores.

The hospital’s visitor policy states: “Visiting hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Two visitors per patient at a time. Children under 12 must be with an adult. Visitors with a cough or fever should not visit.” Which visitor follows the policy?

1. AAn adult with no symptoms visiting alone at 3 p.m.
2. BA 10-year-old visiting alone at 5 p.m.
3. CAn adult with a fever visiting at 11 a.m.
4. DThree adults visiting the same patient together at noon