Rozumienie czytanego tekstu (egzaminy wstępne): karta pracy z odpowiedziami

“Please do not feed the ducks bread,” says a sign by the pond. “Bread can make them ill. Use the duck food sold at the kiosk instead.” What does the sign suggest instead of bread?

1. ASeeds from the garden
2. BDuck food from the kiosk
3. CLeftover rice from home
4. DFresh fruit

Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. It is a type of grass, even though some kinds grow as tall as trees. What type of plant is bamboo?

1. AA type of tree
2. BA type of moss
3. CA type of flower
4. DA type of grass

“The cat crept slowly across the grass, keeping low, its eyes fixed on the bird.” What is the cat most likely trying to do?

1. AFind its owner
2. BPlay with a ball
3. CGo to sleep
4. DCatch the bird

“It was the first warm day of spring. The park was full of people: children flew kites, families had picnics and old friends sat chatting on benches.” What is the mood of the passage?

1. ATense
2. BLonely
3. CGloomy and grey
4. DCheerful

Since the city added bike lanes on Main Street two years ago, the number of cyclists on that street has tripled, and accidents involving cyclists have fallen by half. Which conclusion is best supported by the passage?

1. AMore people cycled on Main Street after the bike lanes were added.
2. BCyclists on Main Street no longer wear helmets.
3. CBike lanes will reduce all kinds of car accidents in every city.
4. DMain Street had no cyclists before the lanes.

The author says: “Some argue that homework is a waste of time. Yet research shows that a moderate amount of homework can improve test scores for older students.” How does the author respond to the argument against homework?

1. ABy ignoring the argument completely
2. BBy telling a personal story about homework from school
3. CBy presenting research that supports some homework
4. DBy agreeing that homework is a waste of time

“In one study, people who were told a pill would ease their pain reported less pain, even though the pill contained no medicine.” What does this study illustrate?

1. AExpectations can affect how people report symptoms.
2. BPills without medicine cure all kinds of disease.
3. CPain cannot be measured in any study.
4. DThe study’s pill secretly contained hidden painkillers.

“Many patients feel nervous before surgery. Nurses can help by explaining what will happen, answering questions and letting patients know that their feelings are normal.” What is the author’s purpose?

1. ATo criticise nurses for not explaining surgery to patients enough
2. BTo persuade patients to avoid having surgery
3. CTo explain how surgery is performed in detail
4. DTo describe how nurses can ease patients’ fears