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

“The ancient castle stood on a hill overlooking the village.” Which word means the same as “ancient” in this sentence?

1. AVery old
2. BVery modern
3. CVery small
4. DVery tall

A sign-in sheet at the clinic has these columns: Name, Time In, Reason for Visit, Time Out. What should a patient write in the third column?

1. AThe reason for the visit
2. BThe time they arrived
3. CThe time they left
4. DTheir name

Laughter has health benefits. It can lower stress, relax the muscles and may even help the immune system. Which benefit of laughter is mentioned in the passage?

1. AIt cures infections.
2. BIt replaces exercise.
3. CIt improves eyesight.
4. DIt can lower stress.

“The hikers had planned to reach the summit by noon. But when dark clouds gathered and the wind grew stronger, the leader turned the group around.” Why did the leader turn the group around?

1. AThe leader wanted to arrive before noon.
2. BThe hikers were too hungry to go on.
3. CThe group had already reached the top.
4. DThe weather was becoming dangerous.

Some animals hibernate in winter. Their heart rate and breathing slow down, and their body temperature drops. This saves energy at a time when food is hard to find. Why do some animals hibernate?

1. ATo raise their heart rate in the cold
2. BTo save energy when food is scarce
3. CTo find a mate during the winter
4. DTo grow thicker fur for the summer

Survey results: “Of 100 hospital visitors asked, 65 said parking was hard to find, 20 said it was easy, and 15 had no opinion.” Which conclusion is supported?

1. AAll visitors had an opinion about parking.
2. BOnly a few visitors found parking hard to find.
3. CMost visitors asked found parking hard to find.
4. DParking at the hospital is free.

The author writes: “All of my neighbours who drink coffee are energetic. So coffee must give everyone energy.” What is the flaw in this reasoning?

1. AIt generalises from a small, unusual group.
2. BIt uses facts instead of personal opinions.
3. CIt gives too many examples to be useful.
4. DIt does not mention the price of coffee.

“Patients must not eat or drink after midnight before surgery. Small sips of water to take morning medicines are allowed only if the surgeon has agreed.” A patient’s surgeon has agreed. What may the patient do at 7 a.m.?

1. AEat a small snack but drink nothing
2. BDrink a full glass of juice with medicines
3. CHave a light breakfast and a cup of tea
4. DTake morning medicines with a small sip of water