Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

“Amira was furious when she found that someone had taken her bike without asking. Her face turned red, and she stamped her foot.” What does “furious” mean?

1. AVery sleepy
2. BVery scared
3. CVery sad
4. DVery angry

In autumn, squirrels bury nuts in many places to eat during winter. They do not find all of them, and some of the forgotten nuts grow into new trees. What sometimes happens to forgotten nuts?

1. AThey grow into new trees.
2. BBirds eat them.
3. CThey turn to stone.
4. DFarmers dig them up.

An email reads: “Hi team, the staff meeting has moved from Monday at 2 p.m. to Tuesday at 2 p.m. It will still be held in Room 4. Thanks, Dana.” What has changed about the meeting?

1. AThe person in charge
2. BThe day
3. CThe room
4. DThe time of 2 p.m.

The new park is the most beautiful place in the city. It has 200 trees, a playground and a small lake. Which statement from the passage is an opinion?

1. AIt has 200 trees.
2. BIt has a playground.
3. CThe new park is the most beautiful place in the city.
4. DIt has a small lake.

“Eating more fibre, drinking water and being active can help prevent constipation.” Which advice would the author most likely give?

1. AAvoid all fluids for several hours after meals.
2. BEat mainly white bread and cheese.
3. CEat more fruit, vegetables and whole grains.
4. DRest in bed as much as possible every day.

Paragraph: “Many students struggle to focus at home. Phones buzz, family members talk, and the TV is often on. A quiet library can be a better place to study.” What is the author’s main point?

1. AStudents study best with friends at home.
2. BA library may be a better place to study.
3. CStudents should turn off their phones at night.
4. DFamilies should watch less TV in the evening.

“The writer’s grandfather never talked about the war. Only after his death did the family find a box of medals and letters in the attic.” What does this detail suggest?

1. AHe gave his medals away to friends.
2. BHe never served in the war at all.
3. CHe kept his wartime experiences private.
4. DHe talked about the war with his family every day.

The author writes: “A famous actor says she uses Glow cream every day, so it must be good for your skin.” Why is this weak evidence?

1. AThe actor did not say how often she used it.
2. BActors never use skin cream.
3. CFame is not expertise in skin care.
4. DSkin cream can only be sold by doctors.