Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Rosa wanted to buy a new bike. She saved her pocket money for six months and also earned money by walking her neighbour’s dog. How did Rosa get money for the bike?

1. ASaving pocket money and walking a dog
2. BBorrowing money from her neighbour
3. CSelling her old bike at a market
4. DAsking her parents to pay for it

The tides in the ocean rise and fall mainly because of the pull of the moon’s gravity on Earth’s water. What mainly causes the tides?

1. AHeat from the sun on the water
2. BThe pull of the moon’s gravity
3. CRivers flowing into the sea
4. DStrong winds over the ocean

Each year the town plants trees in the park. This spring, volunteers planted 40 oak trees and 25 maple trees. How many trees did the volunteers plant this spring?

1. A40
2. B25
3. C65
4. D15

Passage: “Cycling to work saves money on fuel and parking. It also gives regular exercise and produces no exhaust fumes.” Which title fits the passage best?

1. AThe Dangers of City Traffic
2. BHow to Repair a Bicycle
3. CBenefits of Cycling to Work
4. DA History of the Bicycle

“Unlike the noisy city where she grew up, the village was so quiet that Maya could hear the stream from her bedroom.” What contrast does the author draw?

1. ABetween the stream and the river
2. BBetween early morning and late evening
3. CBetween city noise and village quiet
4. DBetween Maya and her bedroom

“The FAST test helps people spot a stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services.” What does the letter T stand for?

1. ATiredness in the arms and legs
2. BTemperature rising suddenly and sharply
3. CTrouble seeing out of one eye
4. DTime to call emergency services

Passage 1: “School uniforms reduce bullying because no one is teased about clothes.” Passage 2: “School uniforms limit students’ ability to express who they are.” What is the main difference between the two passages?

1. ABoth argue that uniforms cost too much.
2. BOne gives facts while the other tells a personal story.
3. CBoth argue that uniforms should be banned.
4. DOne argues for uniforms and the other against.

The author writes: “Our school’s new start time of 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. has been a success. Attendance is up, and students say they feel more awake. A few parents have complained about later pick-ups.” Which statement best summarises the passage?

1. AParents and students all dislike the later start.
2. BThe school plans to start even earlier next year.
3. CThe later start has failed, and attendance has fallen sharply.
4. DThe later start helps students, but some parents object.