Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

The sign on a door reads: “Staff only. Visitors please use the main entrance on the left.” Where should visitors go?

1. AThrough this door
2. BTo the side exit on the right
3. CTo the main entrance on the left
4. DTo the staff room

Sharks have lived in the oceans for millions of years. Unlike most fish, their skeletons are made of cartilage, the same bendy material found in your nose and ears. What are shark skeletons made of?

1. AHard bone
2. BThin shell
3. CScales
4. DCartilage

The Dead Sea, between Israel and Jordan, is so salty that people can float on its surface without trying. Very few living things can survive in its water. Why can people float easily in the Dead Sea?

1. AThe water moves very fast.
2. BThe water is very cold.
3. CThe water is very shallow.
4. DThe water is very salty.

“Dear residents, the lift (elevator) in Block A will be out of service from Monday to Wednesday. We apologise for the inconvenience. Residents who need help with heavy items may call the caretaker.” What is the main purpose of the message?

1. ATo announce that Block A is closing for good
2. BTo ask residents to repair the lift themselves
3. CTo inform residents about the lift and offer help
4. DTo introduce a new caretaker

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

The author says: “Some argue that homework is a waste of time. Yet research shows that a moderate amount of homework can improve test scores for older students.” How does the author respond to the argument against homework?

1. ABy ignoring the argument completely
2. BBy telling a personal story about homework from school
3. CBy agreeing that homework is a waste of time
4. DBy presenting research that supports some homework

“The scientist repeated the experiment five times in different labs and always got the same result.” Why does this strengthen the scientist’s findings?

1. AIt proves the result is true in every case.
2. BThe law requires exactly five repeat tests.
3. CDifferent labs always use the same equipment.
4. DRepeated results make chance or error less likely.

“I trust this brand because it is the most reliable, and I know it is the most reliable because I trust it.” What is wrong with this reasoning?

1. AIt goes in a circle without real evidence.
2. BIt compares two different brands unfairly.
3. CIt relies on an expert’s opinion.
4. DIt uses too many statistics to be clear.