Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Many animals are active at night and sleep during the day. These animals are called nocturnal. Owls, bats and foxes are examples of nocturnal animals. What does “nocturnal” mean?

1. ASleeping all winter
2. BEating only plants
3. CActive at night
4. DLiving in water

The clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays. At what time does the clinic close on a Saturday?

1. A1 p.m.
2. B9 a.m.
3. C8 a.m.
4. D6 p.m.

“The cat crept slowly across the grass, keeping low, its eyes fixed on the bird.” What is the cat most likely trying to do?

1. AGo to sleep
2. BPlay with a ball
3. CCatch the bird
4. DFind its owner

“When you exercise in hot weather, your body sweats to cool down. If you do not replace the lost fluid, you can become dehydrated, which may cause dizziness and headaches.” What is the main point of the passage?

1. ASweating is a sign of serious illness.
2. BHeadaches are caused only by hot weather.
3. CHot weather is good for exercising.
4. DReplacing fluid prevents dehydration in heat.

In 1928 Alexander Fleming returned from holiday and noticed that mould had grown on one of his bacteria dishes. Around the mould, the bacteria had died. This led to the discovery of penicillin. What led Fleming to discover penicillin?

1. AHe found penicillin in a book while on holiday.
2. BHe tested many chemicals on bacteria in 1928.
3. CHe noticed that bacteria near a mould had died.
4. DHe was trying to grow mould on purpose.

“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. BThe library will be open later than usual on Friday.
3. CA book due Friday can be returned Saturday at no charge.
4. DAll late fees will be cancelled this month.

The author writes: “A famous actor says she uses Glow cream every day, so it must be good for your skin.” Why is this weak evidence?

1. ASkin cream can only be sold by doctors.
2. BThe actor did not say how often she used it.
3. CActors never use skin cream.
4. DFame is not expertise in skin care.

The author writes: “I have walked to work for twenty years, rain or shine. I have never once needed a car, so no one in this city needs one.” What is the main weakness?

1. AThe author owns a car but does not use it.
2. BTwenty years is too short to judge the city.
3. COne person’s situation may not fit everyone.
4. DWalking to work is impossible in the rain.