Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Sam’s note to his roommate said: “Gone to the gym. Back at 6. Please take the chicken out of the freezer.” What does Sam want his roommate to do?

1. AMeet him at the gym at 6 for a workout
2. BCook dinner before he returns
3. CTake the chicken out of the freezer
4. DBuy more chicken at the shop

A gym rule reads: “Wipe down each machine after use. Return weights to the rack.” What should a member do after using a machine?

1. AUnplug it
2. BMove it to the rack
3. CWipe it down
4. DReport it to staff

The heart is a muscle about the size of a fist. It pumps blood through the body day and night. In an adult at rest, it beats about 60 to 100 times a minute. According to the passage, how big is the heart?

1. AAbout the size of a thumb
2. BAbout the size of a head
3. CAbout the size of a fist
4. DAbout the size of a football

“Smoking harms almost every organ in the body. It raises the risk of lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. Quitting at any age brings health benefits.” What is the author’s main message?

1. AQuitting smoking is helpful only for young people.
2. BSmoking affects the lungs but no other organs.
3. CSmoking is harmful, and quitting helps at any age.
4. DOnly older people are harmed by smoking.

“Before you start the exam, read all the instructions. Write your name on every page. Answer the questions in any order, but show all your work.” Which action is allowed by the instructions?

1. ASkipping the instructions to save time
2. BWriting only the final answers without work
3. CAnswering question 5 before question 1
4. DWriting your name on the first page only

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.

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. A2, 1, 4, 3
2. B1, 2, 4, 3
3. C4, 2, 1, 3
4. D2, 4, 1, 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 should be banned in all schools from now on.
3. CHomework is never useful for any student.
4. DHomework can help, but too much can be harmful.