Марафон: задание 13

What does the author think about eating opportunities on campus?

1.  She believes they need to provide more organic food.

2.  She thinks they do a great job providing salads at a reasonable price.

3.  She can't understand why they offer so many fast food choices.

4.  She thinks that meals from Taco Bell are too expensive.

The main problem for the author was that...

1.  ...nobody seemed to understand her feelings.

2.  ...she was not ready for the classes.

3.  ...she would miss her family and friends a lot.

4.  ...her parents wouldn't help her with advice.

The letter caused so much response because people...

1.  ...fully agreed with the message.

2.  ...found the topic very interesting.

3.  ...wanted to defend Oxbridge.

4.  ...were outraged with the letter.

Last year's A-⁠levels maths results show that...

1.  ...boys are more likely to fail.

2.  ...more girls take the subject.

3.  ...girls do better than boys.

4.  ...boys get more A grades.

According to the research, just about ... percent of people have the recommended number of sleeping hours.

1.  ...thirty.

2.  ...ten.

3.  ...forty.

4.  ...twenty.

According to the author, how much of processed meat a day is enough to raise the chance of pancreatic cancer by more than a half?

1.  50–100 g.

2.  Less than 50 g.

3.  From 150 g.

4.  100–150 g.

Which of the following was NOT the reason why the "millennium bug" didn't work?

1.  The problem never existed.

2.  The new hardware had been installed.

3.  The manufacturers had improved software.

4.  The users took necessary precautions.

According to recent studies of public attitude to climate change, more and more people...

1.  ...refuse to accept the scientific proof of warming.

2.  ...think that scientists are wrong about climate warming.

3.  ...have stopped trusting climate science.

4.  ...know that there is no clear evidence of climate change.

Why does Internet, according to the author, influence reading concentration?

1.  The information there changes too fast.

2.  It leaves less time for reading.

3.  The bits of information there are very short.

4.  It provides excessive information.

The time for the author "was never right" because...

1.  ...there always was an excuse not to do something.

2.  ...he wanted to act according to a plan.

3.  ...his travels were poorly organized.

4.  ...he was afraid of new experiences.

Which of the following statements reflects the author’s views?

1.  Parents shouldn’t allow their children to play games on iPads.

2.  Children are more attached to technology than adults.

3.  It’s hard to imagine the modern life without mobile devices.

4.  Children now prefer their gadgets to outdoor games.

What is the author complaining about mentioning the landscapers?

1.  The quality of their work.

2.  The noise they make.

3.  The plants they tend to.

4.  The size of the yards.

What has life proved about electronic technologies according to the author?

1.  Scientists can’t do without them.

2.  They could increase the crime level.

3.  They don’t disrupt brainwork.

4.  Television influences intelligence.

To deal with her failure, Claudia...

1.  ...tried to express her feelings creatively.

2.  ...took art therapy session online.

3.  ...destroyed the rejection letter.

4.  ...applied to Oxford once again.

The pronoun They, as used throughout paragraph 3, refers to...

1.  ...board members.

2.  ...former students.

3.  ...future graduates.

4.  ...the author’s friends.

What do we learn about Agatha Christie from the second paragraph?

1.  Some of her voyages and journeys inspired her.

2.  Her husband’s work put her off writing novels.

3.  She was responsible for the excavation work.

4.  Her husband discussed his discoveries with her.

According to Pete Phrase, the British haven’t invented complex recipes because they...

1.  ...appreciate the original taste of the products.

2.  ...use a variety of sauces and spices for flavour.

3.  ...prefer to use mainly basic ingredients.

4.  ...always choose only fresh components.

According to the article, tours may be less expensive...

1.  ...if you book them for a group.

2.  ...because of individual discounts.

3.  ...because of an agency’s massive orders.

4.  ...if you choose hostels and street food.

What does the author NOT advise foreigners to do?

1.  Get ready to speak about your culture.

2.  Choose presents for hosts carefully.

3.  Ask your hosts questions about traditions.

4.  Take an extra pair of home shoes.

The author thinks that students suffer from stress physically because they...

1.  ...have heart problems.

2.  ...are often too emotional.

3.  ...fail to pay attention to stress signs.

4.  ...come across unexpected situations.