Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?

1. AThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.
2. BThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.
3. CThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.
4. DThey let air and water into the soil.

In autumn, squirrels bury nuts in many places to eat during winter. They do not find all of them, and some of the forgotten nuts grow into new trees. What sometimes happens to forgotten nuts?

1. AThey grow into new trees.
2. BBirds eat them.
3. CThey turn to stone.
4. DFarmers dig them up.

Volcanoes can be active, dormant or extinct. An active volcano has erupted recently or may erupt soon. A dormant volcano has not erupted for a long time but could erupt again. An extinct volcano is not expected to erupt again. What is a dormant volcano?

1. AOne that is found under the ocean
2. BOne that is quiet but could erupt again
3. COne that will never erupt again
4. DOne that is erupting at this moment

“Unlike frogs, which have smooth, moist skin, toads usually have dry, bumpy skin. Toads also tend to spend more time on land.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo explain how frogs breathe
2. BTo describe where toads lay eggs
3. CTo compare frogs and toads
4. DTo argue that toads make good pets

“The storm knocked down power lines across the county. Schools closed, and many families spent the night by candlelight.” What was the effect of the fallen power lines?

1. AMany homes had no electricity.
2. BSchools opened earlier the next day.
3. CThe storm became stronger.
4. DFamilies bought new power lines.

“It’s just a scratch,” said Max, though his knee was bleeding badly and he could hardly stand. What does this suggest about Max?

1. AHe wants everyone to worry about him.
2. BHe did not notice that he had fallen over.
3. CHe is playing down how badly he is hurt.
4. DHe is not really injured at all.

The author writes: “In a survey, 80% of patients said they were satisfied with the clinic. However, only 10% of patients returned the survey.” What is the author suggesting?

1. AThe 80% figure must be a typing error.
2. BThe clinic sent too many surveys.
3. CMost patients were unhappy with the clinic.
4. DThe result may not represent all patients.

“Ms. Lee’s plants on the sunny windowsill grew tall and green. The same plants in the dark corner stayed small and turned yellow.” What conclusion is best supported?

1. AThese plants need light to grow well.
2. BThese plants grow best in the dark.
3. CThese plants turn yellow in all homes.
4. DThese plants need more water in corners.