Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

A school notice reads: “The swimming pool will be closed next week for cleaning. PE lessons will take place in the sports hall instead.” Where will PE lessons take place next week?

1. AIn the sports hall
2. BIn the classrooms
3. CIn the swimming pool
4. DOn the school field

We blink many times every minute. Blinking spreads tears across the eye, which keeps it moist and washes away dust. Why do we blink?

1. ATo make our eyes stronger
2. BTo help us see colours better
3. CTo keep the eyes moist and clean
4. DTo stop us from falling asleep during the day

Hannah lost her library card. She went to the front desk, showed her ID and paid a small fee. The librarian printed a new card for her. What did Hannah show at the front desk?

1. AHer receipt
2. BHer ID
3. CHer library books
4. DHer old card

“By the end of the first week, Aisha had memorised the names of all thirty children in her class. By the end of the month, she knew which of them liked maths and which loved drawing.” What can you infer about Aisha?

1. AShe is a teacher who takes an interest in her pupils.
2. BShe is a parent helping out at the school for one day.
3. CShe is a new pupil who keeps forgetting names.
4. DShe is a nurse checking the health of the children.

The author writes: “Some people say reading on screens is just as good as reading on paper. However, several studies suggest that readers remember long texts slightly better on paper.” What is the author’s point?

1. AReading has no effect on memory at all.
2. BScreens should never be used for reading.
3. CPeople always remember more from screens.
4. DPaper may help people remember long texts.

Many people believe that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. However, several studies have compared people who crack their knuckles with people who do not and found no difference in arthritis rates. What is the author’s main purpose?

1. ATo correct a common belief using evidence
2. BTo describe how joints make a cracking sound
3. CTo explain how arthritis is treated
4. DTo persuade readers to crack their knuckles

“The village had relied on fishing for centuries. When the fish stocks collapsed, young people moved to the cities, the school closed, and only the old harbour remained busy with memories.” What is the tone of the passage?

1. ACheerful and excited
2. BSad and reflective
3. CAngry and accusing
4. DFunny and light-hearted

“Only 30 minutes after taking the new pill, I felt better,” said one customer in an advertisement. “It must be the best headache pill ever made.” Why is this weak evidence that the pill works?

1. AHeadaches never improve on their own.
2. BIt is one person’s experience, not a controlled study.
3. CAdvertisements are never allowed to quote real customers.
4. DThe customer did not say what time it was.