Понимание прочитанного (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

“The classroom was as quiet as a mouse while the students took their test.” What does the phrase “as quiet as a mouse” tell us?

1. AThe students were scared of mice.
2. BThe room was very quiet.
3. CThe test was about small animals.
4. DA mouse was in the room.

Owls hunt mostly at night. Their large eyes help them see in dim light, and their excellent hearing lets them find mice hidden under leaves or snow. Which two features help owls hunt at night?

1. ALarge eyes and excellent hearing
2. BBright feathers and loud calls
3. CSharp beaks and long legs
4. DStrong wings and a long, quiet tail

The cheetah is the fastest land animal. It can reach speeds of about 100 km/h, but only for short bursts of around 30 seconds. What limits the cheetah’s top speed?

1. AIt runs only at night.
2. BIt can only run on grass.
3. CIt can only keep it up for short bursts.
4. DIt is much heavier than other big cats.

“The vet told the Lees that their dog was overweight. She advised smaller meals, fewer treats and a longer walk each day.” What can you conclude about the vet’s advice?

1. AIt aims to cure the dog’s fear of walks.
2. BIt aims to help the dog lose weight.
3. CIt aims to teach the dog new tricks.
4. DIt aims to help the dog gain weight.

A label on a cleaning spray reads: “Use in a well-ventilated area. Do not mix with bleach. Keep away from children.” Which action follows the label?

1. ALeaving it on a low shelf in the playroom
2. BUsing it in a small closed cupboard
3. CMixing the spray with bleach for extra power
4. DOpening a window while using the spray

“After weeks of practice, Mei could finally play the whole piece without looking at the music.” What does “finally” suggest?

1. AIt took her a long time to succeed.
2. BShe learned it on the first day.
3. CShe played it for the last time.
4. DShe gave up the piano after that.

“The phone rang at 3 a.m. Lena’s heart pounded as she reached for it, already imagining the worst.” What does the author suggest by “already imagining the worst”?

1. ALena expected bad news.
2. BLena was excited about a surprise.
3. CLena knew who was calling.
4. DLena was annoyed by a wrong number.

“The town’s only factory closed in March. By summer, several shops on the main street had shut, and the bus service was cut to twice a day.” What does the passage suggest?

1. AThe factory closing hurt the wider town.
2. BThe shops closed because of new laws.
3. CThe bus service improved over the summer.
4. DThe factory reopened later that year.