Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

The index of a health book lists: “Asthma, 12–15; Blood pressure, 44–47; Diabetes, 60–66; Flu, 81.” Where should a reader look to learn about blood pressure?

1. APages 60–66
2. BPages 44–47
3. CPages 12–15
4. DPage 81 near the end

The human eye has a coloured part called the iris. In the middle of the iris is a black opening called the pupil, which lets light into the eye. What does the pupil do?

1. AIt moves tears across the eye.
2. BIt lets light pass into the eye.
3. CIt gives the eye its colour.
4. DIt keeps dust out of the eye.

Ben woke up late. He jumped out of bed, put on his clothes and ran to the bus stop without eating. Why did Ben not eat breakfast?

1. AHe was in a hurry because he woke up late.
2. BHe was feeling too sick to eat that morning.
3. CHe did not like the food in the kitchen.
4. DHe had already eaten at a friend’s house.

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. It helps glucose move from the blood into cells, where it is used for energy. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas makes little or no insulin. What would most likely happen to blood glucose in untreated type 1 diabetes?

1. AIt would fall, because the cells use more glucose.
2. BIt would rise, because less glucose can enter the cells.
3. CIt would turn into insulin in the pancreas.
4. DIt would stay normal, because insulin is not needed for glucose.

Survey results: “Of 100 hospital visitors asked, 65 said parking was hard to find, 20 said it was easy, and 15 had no opinion.” Which conclusion is supported?

1. AParking at the hospital is free.
2. BMost visitors asked found parking hard to find.
3. CAll visitors had an opinion about parking.
4. DOnly a few visitors found parking hard to find.

“The vet told the Lees that their dog was overweight. She advised smaller meals, fewer treats and a longer walk each day.” What can you conclude about the vet’s advice?

1. AIt aims to help the dog gain weight.
2. BIt aims to help the dog lose weight.
3. CIt aims to cure the dog’s fear of walks.
4. DIt aims to teach the dog new tricks.

Read the sentences: (1) Then add the pasta and stir. (2) Fill a large pot with water. (3) Drain the pasta when it is soft. (4) Bring the water to the boil. Which order is correct?

1. A4, 2, 1, 3
2. B1, 2, 4, 3
3. C2, 4, 1, 3
4. D2, 1, 4, 3

Passage A: “Homework helps students practise skills learned in class.” Passage B: “Too much homework can cause stress and leave little time for rest.” Which statement best combines both passages?

1. AMore homework always means better grades.
2. BHomework is never useful for any student.
3. CHomework can help, but too much can be harmful.
4. DHomework should be banned in all schools from now on.