Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

The giant panda eats mostly bamboo. An adult can spend up to 14 hours a day eating, because bamboo provides little energy. Pandas live in mountain forests in central China. Why do pandas spend so many hours eating?

1. ABamboo is hard to find in China.
2. BPandas eat many different foods.
3. CBamboo provides little energy.
4. DPandas live in cold mountains.

The ostrich is the largest bird in the world. It cannot fly, but it can run very fast on its long, strong legs. What can an ostrich do well?

1. ARun fast
2. BSwim underwater
3. CClimb tall trees
4. DFly long distances

A volunteer schedule reads: “Morning shift 8–12: Jo, Raj. Afternoon shift 12–4: Ken, Lily. Evening shift 4–8: Jo, Mia.” Who works two shifts?

1. ARaj
2. BKen
3. CMia
4. DJo

“Our hospital’s new cafeteria is the best in the region. It opened in May and serves meals from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.” Which part of the passage is an opinion?

1. AThe cafeteria is the best in the region.
2. BThe cafeteria starts serving meals at 7 a.m. daily.
3. CThe cafeteria opened in May.
4. DThe cafeteria closes at 7 p.m.

“The nurse spoke softly, held the boy’s hand and explained each step before she gave the injection.” Which word best describes the nurse’s manner?

1. AGentle
2. BBored
3. CStrict
4. DRushed

“Many people think bats are blind. In fact, bats can see, and many species also use echolocation, sending out sounds and listening for the echoes, to find their way in the dark.” What is echolocation, according to the passage?

1. ASmelling food from far away
2. BFlying in large groups at night
3. CSeeing clearly in complete darkness
4. DUsing echoes of sounds to find the way

The author writes: “Fluoride in drinking water has been linked to fewer cavities in many studies. However, the amount must be carefully controlled, because too much can stain children’s teeth.” Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

1. AFluoride has no effect on teeth.
2. BFluoride should be banned completely.
3. CThe more fluoride, the better.
4. DFluoride is helpful in the right amount.

A graph shows that ice-cream sales and sunburn cases both rise in summer. A writer concludes that eating ice cream causes sunburn. What is the best explanation for the link?

1. AIce cream makes skin more sensitive.
2. BSunburn makes people want ice cream.
3. CThe graph must contain a mistake.
4. DHot, sunny weather increases both.