Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

“The ancient castle stood on a hill overlooking the village.” Which word means the same as “ancient” in this sentence?

1. AVery small
2. BVery tall
3. CVery old
4. DVery modern

Owls hunt mostly at night. Their large eyes help them see in dim light, and their excellent hearing lets them find mice hidden under leaves or snow. Which two features help owls hunt at night?

1. AStrong wings and a long, quiet tail
2. BLarge eyes and excellent hearing
3. CBright feathers and loud calls
4. DSharp beaks and long legs

The school nurse sent a note home: “Please keep your child at home if they have a fever of 38 °C (100,4 °F) or higher. They may return when they have been free of fever for 24 hours without medicine.” When may a child return to school?

1. AWhen the temperature is just below 38,5 °C
2. BAfter one good night of sleep, even if the fever is still there
3. CAs soon as the fever medicine has been taken
4. DAfter 24 hours without fever and without fever medicine

“Many people think bats are blind. In fact, bats can see, and many species also use echolocation, sending out sounds and listening for the echoes, to find their way in the dark.” What is echolocation, according to the passage?

1. AFlying in large groups at night
2. BSeeing clearly in complete darkness
3. CSmelling food from far away
4. DUsing echoes of sounds to find the way

“The waiting room was silent except for the slow tick of the clock. Sam stared at the door, tapping his foot and checking his phone every few seconds.” How does Sam most likely feel?

1. AAnxious
2. BBored and sleepy
3. CAngry at the clock
4. DCalm and relaxed

Kelp is a type of large brown algae that grows in cold ocean water. Kelp forests provide food and shelter for many animals, including sea otters, which eat the sea urchins that feed on kelp. How do sea otters help kelp forests?

1. AThey eat the sea urchins that feed on kelp.
2. BThey eat the kelp before it grows too tall.
3. CThey plant new kelp on the ocean floor.
4. DThey keep the water warm for the kelp.

“Many patients feel nervous before surgery. Nurses can help by explaining what will happen, answering questions and letting patients know that their feelings are normal.” What is the author’s purpose?

1. ATo persuade patients to avoid having surgery
2. BTo explain how surgery is performed in detail
3. CTo describe how nurses can ease patients’ fears
4. DTo criticise nurses for not explaining surgery to patients enough

“Hospital A has 20 nurses for 100 patients. Hospital B has 15 nurses for 50 patients.” Which statement is correct?

1. ABoth hospitals have the same ratio.
2. BHospital B has more nurses per patient.
3. CHospital A has more nurses per patient.
4. DHospital A has fewer patients per nurse.