Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Jellyfish have lived in the oceans for millions of years. They have no brain, no heart and no bones. Their bodies are mostly water. What are jellyfish bodies mostly made of?

1. AWater
2. BShell
3. CBone
4. DMuscle

Carrots grow underground. The part we eat is the root, which stores food for the plant. Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which is important for eyesight. Which part of the carrot plant do we eat?

1. AThe leaves
2. BThe root
3. CThe flower
4. DThe seeds

The word “volcano” comes from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. A volcano is an opening in Earth’s crust through which melted rock, ash and gases escape. Where does the word “volcano” come from?

1. AThe name of a mountain in Greece
2. BA word for melted rock
3. CA scientist who studied ash
4. DThe name of a Roman god of fire

“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. AReplacing fluid prevents dehydration in heat.
2. BSweating is a sign of serious illness.
3. CHeadaches are caused only by hot weather.
4. DHot weather is good for exercising.

A nutrition label shows per serving: 200 calories, 10 g fat, 25 g carbohydrate, 4 g protein. A person eats two servings. How much protein did the person eat?

1. A8 g
2. B4 g
3. C20 g
4. D50 g

“The warranty covers repairs for two years from the date of purchase. It does not cover damage caused by dropping the device or by water.” Which repair would the warranty cover?

1. AA cracked screen after the phone was dropped
2. BWater damage after the phone fell in a pool
3. CA fault first appearing after three years
4. DA fault that appears after one year of normal use

A shift schedule shows: Nurse A works Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Nurse B works Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Nurse C works Monday, Thursday and Saturday. On which day do Nurse A and Nurse B work together?

1. AThursday
2. BWednesday
3. CMonday
4. DFriday

In paragraph one, the author describes how a small village got clean drinking water by building a well. In paragraph two, the author reports that childhood illnesses in the village fell by half in the next year. What relationship does the author suggest between the two paragraphs?

1. AProblem with no solution
2. BCompare and contrast
3. CChronological list of unrelated events
4. DCause and effect