Марафон: задание 14

What is the author's method of maintaining a healthy diet?

1.  Carefully choosing in on-⁠campus restaurant.

2.  Changing a restaurant daily.

3.  Eating less.

4.  Trying new dishes on the menu.

Why was the summer before college such a fun time for the author?

1.  She and her friends made a point of enjoying each other's company.

2.  Her old friends were very funny.

3.  She was feeling like a very young child.

4.  She made fun of her friends' fears.

The author accuses society of cynicism because...

1.  ...people seem to be more worried about reputations.

2.  ...people supported Oxbridge.

3.  ...lawyers do their job for high incomes.

4.  ...universities are very selective.

Which of the following statements is NOT true, according to paragraphs 5 and 6?

1.  Britain has fewer women engineers than other European countries.

2.  The author has worked in engineering for over 20 years.

3.  The prospects for women in science are best in Sweden.

4.  The author's expectations about women in science have not come true.

Paragraph 4 stresses that...

1.  ...the number of Britons who don't get enough sleep is alarming.

2.  ...the "sleep score" in Britain is relatively low.

3.  ...many people in Britain are unaware of sleeping disorders.

4.  ...British workers get more sleep than American ones.

"This" in paragraph 4 stands for...

1.  ...death.

2.  ...diagnosis.

3.  ...information.

4.  ...pancreatic cancer.

The number of available IP addresses is limited by...

1.  ...the number of computers connected to the Internet.

2.  ...the number of organizations applying.

3.  ...address space of the Internet protocol.

4.  ...the Internet protocol version.

What is meant by "uncomfortable truth" in paragraph 4?

1.  World financial crisis.

2.  Scientific reports on climate.

3.  Evidence of man-⁠made climate change.

4.  People's personal beliefs.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an online text?

1.  Clarity.

2.  Reduced size.

3.  Lots of descriptive words.

4.  Informative headline.

The most important thing the author learned during his travels was about...

1.  ...balance.

2.  ...responsibilities.

3.  ...friendship.

4.  ...freedom.

What does the author remember about her childhood?

1.  She preferred to ignore her parents when she played.

2.  She went for a walk outside whenever her parents told her.

3.  She didn’t like to play outside.

4.  She enjoyed PlayStation more than Lego.

The phrase "does not have a green bone in her body" in paragraph 5 ("My mother does not have a green bone in her body") is closest in meaning to...

1.  ...is not good at gardening.

2.  ...does not eat greens.

3.  ...does not look after her garden.

4.  ...hates planting flowers.

According to the author, the arguments of the critics of new media make neuroscientists feel...

1.  ...annoyed.

2.  ...amused.

3.  ...surprised.

4.  ...confused.

The phrase "touched a chord" in paragraph 3 is close in meaning to...

1.  ...evoked compassion.

2.  ...agitated.

3.  ...was reposted in media.

4.  ...instilled hope.

Working in the Center for Advancement allowed the author to...

1.  ...make a big difference in students’ lives.

2.  ...make lots of new friends.

3.  ...appreciate donors’ aid.

4.  ...become more successful.

The word it in Paragraph 3 ("...I don’t think it has done...") refers to using...

1.  ...her good idea.

2.  ...her moisturiser.

3.  ...discovered artifacts.

4.  ...a special tool.

Which statement is NOT true according to Pete Phrase?

1.  The English are good at cooking.

2.  The English prefer home cooked dishes.

3.  Foreigners know few English dishes.

4.  Prices in English restaurants are low.

It is implied that tour travel decreases your...

1.  ...culture-⁠related activities.

2.  ...ability to speak with locals.

3.  ...language-⁠learning experience.

4.  ...chances of being cheated.

What is the worst thing to do on New Year’s eve?

1.  Wear old clothes.

2.  Watch fireworks.

3.  Go to bed early.

4.  Borrow money.

It is implied that college students...

1.  ...are more inclined to depression than graduates.

2.  ...have heavier workloads than working adults.

3.  ...speak in public more often while studying.

4.  ...can experience stress for various reasons.