Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

“Every Sunday, the Garcia family visits the farmers’ market. They buy fresh bread, vegetables and eggs for the week ahead.” How often does the family visit the market?

1. AOnce a week
2. BEvery day
3. COnce a year
4. DTwice a month

“Kevin is the tallest boy in the class. He often helps the teacher reach things on the top shelf.” Why does Kevin often help the teacher?

1. AHe is the teacher’s son.
2. BHe is tall enough to reach high shelves.
3. CHe wants to sit near the shelf.
4. DHe is the oldest boy in the class.

Some plants, like the cactus, store water in their thick stems. This helps them survive in deserts, where rain may not fall for months. How do cactus plants survive in the desert?

1. AThey lose their thick stems in the hot summer.
2. BThey need rain every day.
3. CThey store water in their thick stems.
4. DThey grow only near rivers.

The new medication reduced headaches in 70 percent of patients in the trial. However, 15 percent of patients reported stomach upset. What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo give another benefit of the medication
2. BTo point out a drawback of the medication
3. CTo compare it with a different drug
4. DTo explain how the trial was done

“The council says the new bike path will reduce traffic. Local shop owners worry that losing parking spaces will mean fewer customers.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo explain how to build a bike path
2. BTo persuade readers to buy a bike
3. CTo describe the history of the local shops
4. DTo present two views on the bike path

“It’s just a scratch,” said Max, though his knee was bleeding badly and he could hardly stand. What does this suggest about Max?

1. AHe is not really injured at all.
2. BHe did not notice that he had fallen over.
3. CHe wants everyone to worry about him.
4. DHe is playing down how badly he is hurt.

“The new treatment is promising,” the researcher said, “but our trial included only 40 patients, all of them under 50. We cannot yet say whether it works for older adults.” What can you infer about the researcher’s view?

1. AThe treatment should be given to everyone now.
2. BThe treatment does not work at all.
3. CMore research is needed before wider use.
4. DOlder adults should never receive the treatment.

“Unlike her older brother, who argued about everything, Mina listened carefully, asked questions and only then shared her view.” Which word best describes Mina?

1. AThoughtful
2. BCareless
3. CSilent
4. DStubborn