Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

A textbook chapter has these headings: “What Is an Earthquake?”, “Why Earthquakes Happen”, “How to Stay Safe”. Under which heading would you look for advice on what to do during an earthquake?

1. AThe glossary at the back of the book
2. BWhat Is an Earthquake?
3. CWhy Earthquakes Happen
4. DHow to Stay Safe

Hummingbirds are tiny birds that can hover in the air like helicopters. They beat their wings very fast and can even fly backwards. What special ability of hummingbirds is mentioned?

1. ASwimming underwater
2. BRunning very fast on land
3. CFlying backwards
4. DTalking like people

The class schedule reads: “Anatomy: Room 101, 9:00–10:30. Chemistry: Room 204, 10:45–12:15. Lunch: 12:15–1:00.” Where is the chemistry class held?

1. AThe lunch hall
2. BRoom 204
3. CRoom 101
4. DRoom 210

“Pressure ulcers, also called bedsores, can form when a person lies in one position for too long. Nurses help prevent them by changing the patient’s position regularly.” Why do nurses change patients’ positions?

1. ATo help prevent pressure ulcers
2. BTo make the bed easier to clean
3. CTo help patients sleep longer
4. DTo check the patient’s temperature

“The library will close early on Friday for staff training. Books due on Friday may be returned on Saturday without a late fee.” What can a library user conclude?

1. AThe library will be closed all weekend for training.
2. BAll late fees will be cancelled this month.
3. CThe library will be open later than usual on Friday.
4. DA book due Friday can be returned Saturday at no charge.

“Some people say that cats are unfriendly. My cat, Pepper, waits by the door every evening and sits on my lap while I read.” How does the writer use Pepper?

1. AAs an example that goes against the claim
2. BAs a reason to buy a new cat
3. CAs proof that all cats are unfriendly
4. DAs a description of how to train a cat

Passage: “Gutenberg’s printing press, developed in the 1400s, made books faster and cheaper to produce. As more books became available, more people learned to read, and new ideas spread quickly across Europe.” Which sequence of effects does the passage describe?

1. ACheaper books, wider reading, faster spread of ideas
2. BNew ideas, then cheaper paper, then more printers
3. CFewer books, so fewer people learned to read
4. DWider reading, then the printing press

A patient reads: “Fast for 8 hours before the blood test. You may drink water. Do not eat, chew gum or drink coffee.” The test is at 9 a.m. What is the latest time the patient may eat?

1. A9 p.m. the night before
2. B1 a.m.
3. C8 a.m.
4. DMidnight