Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

“The audience burst into applause when the young violinist finished her solo.” What does “applause” mean?

1. ASilence after a sad song
2. BClapping to show approval
3. CLoud laughter at a joke
4. DShouting loudly to complain

An allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts to something that is usually harmless, such as pollen, dust or certain foods. Common signs include sneezing, itching and a rash. Which is given as an example of something that can cause an allergy?

1. AWater
2. BSunshine
3. COxygen
4. DPollen

“The puppy was curious about everything. It sniffed the shoes, poked its nose into the bag and chased a leaf across the garden.” What does “curious” mean?

1. AAfraid of new things
2. BUnfriendly to people
3. CReady to sleep
4. DEager to explore

“Many people believe bulls are angered by the colour red. In fact, bulls cannot see red well. They react to the movement of the cape, not its colour.” What is the purpose of the passage?

1. ATo correct a common belief
2. BTo tell a story about a famous bull
3. CTo describe how bulls are raised on farms
4. DTo persuade people to stop bullfighting

“Pressure ulcers, also called bedsores, can form when a person lies in one position for too long. Nurses help prevent them by changing the patient’s position regularly.” Why do nurses change patients’ positions?

1. ATo check the patient’s temperature
2. BTo help prevent pressure ulcers
3. CTo help patients sleep longer
4. DTo make the bed easier to clean

Mount Everest grows about 4 millimetres taller every year. This happens because the Indian plate is slowly pushing against the Eurasian plate, forcing the land upward. What causes Mount Everest to grow?

1. AVolcanic eruptions under the mountain
2. BSnow building up on the summit every year
3. CClimbers adding rocks to the peak
4. DThe movement of two plates pushing together

“Hannah had always been the first to raise her hand. Since the accident, she sat at the back of the room and rarely spoke.” What does the contrast suggest?

1. AHannah enjoyed sitting at the back.
2. BHannah moved to a new school after the accident.
3. CThe accident changed Hannah’s behaviour.
4. DHannah was always shy and quiet.

The following sentences are out of order. (1) The water then soaks into the ground or runs into rivers. (2) Water vapour cools and condenses into clouds. (3) The sun heats water, which evaporates. (4) Water falls as rain or snow. What is the correct order?

1. A1, 2, 3, 4
2. B3, 2, 4, 1
3. C3, 4, 2, 1
4. D2, 3, 1, 4