Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Magnets attract objects made of iron, such as nails and paper clips. They do not attract wood, plastic or paper. Which object would a magnet attract?

1. AA plastic cup
2. BA wooden spoon
3. CA sheet of paper
4. DAn iron nail

Volcanoes can be active, dormant or extinct. An active volcano has erupted recently or may erupt soon. A dormant volcano has not erupted for a long time but could erupt again. An extinct volcano is not expected to erupt again. What is a dormant volcano?

1. AOne that is found under the ocean
2. BOne that is quiet but could erupt again
3. COne that will never erupt again
4. DOne that is erupting at this moment

“Pedro opened the fridge, but it was empty except for a bottle of ketchup. He sighed and picked up his car keys.” What is Pedro most likely going to do?

1. AGo to sleep
2. BMake a big dinner
3. CGo to buy food
4. DClean the fridge

Paragraph: “Kiwi birds live in New Zealand. They cannot fly, even though they have small wings. Their soft feathers look more like hair. Many people enjoy hiking in New Zealand’s mountains. Kiwis come out at night to find food.” Which sentence does NOT belong in the paragraph?

1. AKiwis come out at night to find food.
2. BTheir soft feathers look more like hair.
3. CThey cannot fly, even though they have small wings.
4. DMany people enjoy hiking in New Zealand’s mountains.

“The vet told the Lees that their dog was overweight. She advised smaller meals, fewer treats and a longer walk each day.” What can you conclude about the vet’s advice?

1. AIt aims to cure the dog’s fear of walks.
2. BIt aims to help the dog gain weight.
3. CIt aims to help the dog lose weight.
4. DIt aims to teach the dog new tricks.

“Tomás has worked as a paramedic for ten years. He says the hardest part of the job is not the long hours but telling families bad news.” What does Tomás find hardest about his job?

1. ADriving the ambulance at night
2. BLearning new medical skills
3. CWorking long hours
4. DGiving bad news to families

A medication guide says: “Store below 25 °C. Keep out of reach of children. Discard 28 days after opening.” A bottle was opened on March 3. On which date should it be discarded?

1. AMarch 25
2. BApril 3
3. CMarch 31
4. DMarch 28

Passage 1: “Electric cars produce no exhaust while driving.” Passage 2: “The electricity used to charge cars may come from power plants that burn coal.” How does Passage 2 relate to Passage 1?

1. AIt adds a point that complicates its claim.
2. BIt changes the topic to coal mining safety.
3. CIt repeats the same claim in other words.
4. DIt gives an example that proves Passage 1.