Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

“The old man’s hands were wrinkled and spotted, and he walked with a cane.” Which detail tells you that the man is old?

1. AHis wrinkled, spotted hands and his cane
2. BThe colour of his long winter coat
3. CThe name of his street
4. DThe time of day he walked

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

1. AAte very slowly
2. BThrew it away
3. CShared with friends
4. DAte very quickly

Wash fresh fruit and vegetables under running water before eating them. This removes dirt and some germs. Do not use soap, because it can leave a residue. Why should you not use soap to wash fruit?

1. AIt does not remove any dirt.
2. BIt kills all the vitamins.
3. CIt makes fruit taste sweeter.
4. DIt can leave a residue.

“Unlike email, which can be read at any time, a phone call needs both people to be available at once.” What difference does the sentence describe?

1. ACalls need both people free at once.
2. BEmail is always faster than calling.
3. CEmail can be read only once a day.
4. DCalls cost more money than email.

Vaccines train the immune system to recognise a germ without causing the disease. Later, if the real germ enters the body, the immune system can respond faster. Which statement best summarises the passage?

1. AVaccines prepare the immune system to fight a germ quickly.
2. BVaccines work only after a person is already sick with the disease.
3. CVaccines replace the immune system completely.
4. DVaccines cause a mild form of every disease.

“The hikers had planned to reach the summit by noon. But when dark clouds gathered and the wind grew stronger, the leader turned the group around.” Why did the leader turn the group around?

1. AThe hikers were too hungry to go on.
2. BThe group had already reached the top.
3. CThe leader wanted to arrive before noon.
4. DThe weather was becoming dangerous.

Passage A: “The museum should be free so everyone can enjoy it.” Passage B: “If the museum is free, it may not have money to care for its collection.” What concern does Passage B raise?

1. AToo many visitors breaking the rules
2. BFunding for upkeep of the collection
3. CThe museum’s opening hours on Sundays
4. DThe quality of the museum’s café

“The nurse noted: ‘Patient states pain is 7 out of 10 at 9 a.m. Medicine given. At 10 a.m., patient states pain is 3 out of 10.’” Which conclusion is best supported by the note?

1. AThe patient’s pain grew worse during the hour.
2. BThe medicine removed all of the patient’s pain.
3. CThe patient reported less pain after the medicine.
4. DThe patient refused the medicine.