Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

An allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts to something that is usually harmless, such as pollen, dust or certain foods. Common signs include sneezing, itching and a rash. Which is given as an example of something that can cause an allergy?

1. ASunshine
2. BPollen
3. CWater
4. DOxygen

“Jake gobbled his lunch in two minutes so he could get back to the football game.” What does “gobbled” mean?

1. AShared with friends
2. BAte very quickly
3. CThrew it away
4. DAte very slowly

Sunscreen protects the skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can cause sunburn and skin cancer. Experts advise using a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and putting it on again every two hours outdoors. What does the passage say about reapplying sunscreen?

1. AIt should be put on once in the morning only.
2. BIt should be put on only when it is very sunny.
3. CIt should be put on again every two hours outdoors.
4. DIt is not needed at all with a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.

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

Mount Everest grows about 4 millimetres taller every year. This happens because the Indian plate is slowly pushing against the Eurasian plate, forcing the land upward. What causes Mount Everest to grow?

1. ASnow building up on the summit every year
2. BVolcanic eruptions under the mountain
3. CThe movement of two plates pushing together
4. DClimbers adding rocks to the peak

“The novel follows a young doctor in a small mountain town. Over one winter, she learns as much from her patients as they learn from her.” What is the most likely theme?

1. AMountains are dangerous in winter.
2. BWinter is the worst season of the year.
3. CDoctors should live in large cities.
4. DLearning goes both ways.

“Researchers gave half of a group of volunteers a new vitamin and the other half a dummy pill. Neither the volunteers nor the researchers knew who got which until the end.” Why did the researchers keep this secret?

1. ATo stop expectations from affecting the results
2. BTo keep the volunteers from talking
3. CTo save money on vitamins
4. DTo make the study finish more quickly

A report says: “In 2020, the clinic saw 400 patients with asthma. In 2023, it saw 600.” Which conclusion is best supported?

1. AThe clinic saw 50 percent more asthma patients in 2023.
2. BThe clinic saw twice as many asthma patients in 2023.
3. CThe clinic’s treatment of asthma has become worse.
4. DAsthma has become more common nationwide.