Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

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

The Amazon rainforest is in South America. It is home to millions of kinds of insects, plants, birds and other animals. What is the passage mainly about?

1. AThe Amazon rainforest and its wildlife
2. BHow to grow plants at home
3. CThe deserts of South America
4. DBirds that fly south for winter

The class schedule reads: “Anatomy: Room 101, 9:00–10:30. Chemistry: Room 204, 10:45–12:15. Lunch: 12:15–1:00.” Where is the chemistry class held?

1. ARoom 204
2. BRoom 210
3. CThe lunch hall
4. DRoom 101

“Maria ran to the window every time a car passed. At last, a red truck pulled into the driveway, and she rushed to the door shouting, ‘Dad’s home!’” What can you infer?

1. AMaria wanted the car to go away.
2. BMaria did not know who owned the red truck outside.
3. CMaria had been waiting eagerly for her father.
4. DMaria was afraid of the red truck.

“Before the nurse entered the isolation room, she put on a gown, gloves and a mask. When she left, she removed them and washed her hands.” What is the most likely reason for these steps?

1. ATo keep the patient warm and comfortable
2. BTo follow a dress code for visitors
3. CTo prevent the spread of infection
4. DTo keep her uniform clean for lunch

“The council says the new bike path will reduce traffic. Local shop owners worry that losing parking spaces will mean fewer customers.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo persuade readers to buy a bike
2. BTo present two views on the bike path
3. CTo explain how to build a bike path
4. DTo describe the history of the local shops

“The writer describes the city at rush hour as ‘a river of cars that hardly moved’.” What does this metaphor suggest?

1. AThe city has many bridges.
2. BThe traffic was heavy and slow.
3. CThe cars were moving very fast.
4. DThe road was flooded with water.

“Maya had moved schools four times in six years. On her first day at the new school, she didn’t unpack her locker. ‘No point,’ she told herself.” Why most likely did Maya not unpack?

1. AShe had forgotten to bring her things.
2. BShe expected to move again before long.
3. CShe planned to share a locker.
4. DShe disliked the locker’s colour.