Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

“Lucas tiptoed past his sleeping baby sister so he would not wake her.” Why did Lucas tiptoe?

1. ATo avoid waking his sister
2. BBecause his feet were sore
3. CTo surprise his parents
4. DBecause the floor was wet

The index of a health book lists: “Asthma, 12–15; Blood pressure, 44–47; Diabetes, 60–66; Flu, 81.” Where should a reader look to learn about blood pressure?

1. APages 44–47
2. BPages 60–66
3. CPages 12–15
4. DPage 81 near the end

Many animals are active at night and sleep during the day. These animals are called nocturnal. Owls, bats and foxes are examples of nocturnal animals. What does “nocturnal” mean?

1. ALiving in water
2. BSleeping all winter
3. CEating only plants
4. DActive at night

In the sentence “The medicine may cause drowsiness, so do not drive after taking it,” what does “drowsiness” mean?

1. AItchy skin
2. BHunger
3. CDizziness
4. DSleepiness

“Mobile clinics now travel to farming villages twice a month. Before, people had to travel three hours to the nearest doctor.” What is the main benefit of the mobile clinics?

1. AEasier access to health care
2. BFaster travel to the city
3. CMore jobs for the farmers
4. DLower prices for farm products

“Water covers about 71 percent of Earth’s surface. Most of that water is salt water in the oceans. Only a small share is fresh water, and much of it is frozen in ice caps and glaciers.” What can you conclude from the passage?

1. AMost of Earth’s water is fresh and easy to drink.
2. BIce caps hold most of the salt water on Earth.
3. CFresh liquid water is only a small part of Earth’s water.
4. DWater covers less than half of Earth’s surface.

“The marathon was a test of will as much as of strength. By mile 20, Ana’s legs burned, but she pictured her mother waiting at the finish line and kept going.” What does the phrase “a test of will” mean here?

1. AA challenge of determination
2. BA legal document about property
3. CA written exam about running
4. DA test of how fast her legs are

“The writer describes the old city as ‘a maze of narrow streets where every corner hides a surprise’.” What does this description suggest about the city?

1. AIt is dangerous and best avoided by visitors.
2. BIt is confusing but full of interest.
3. CIt is modern, wide and well planned.
4. DIt is boring, with nothing to see.