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

Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of serious head injury in a crash. A helmet should sit level on the head and fit snugly, with the strap fastened under the chin. How should a helmet sit on the head?

1. ALevel and snug, strap fastened
2. BLow over the eyes with the strap open
3. CLoose so that air can move freely
4. DTilted back so the forehead is free

A school notice reads: “The swimming pool will be closed next week for cleaning. PE lessons will take place in the sports hall instead.” Where will PE lessons take place next week?

1. AOn the school field
2. BIn the classrooms
3. CIn the sports hall
4. DIn the swimming pool

Blood contains several kinds of cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body. White blood cells help fight infection. Platelets help the blood to clot when you are cut. Which cells help fight infection?

1. AWhite blood cells
2. BRed blood cells
3. CPlatelets
4. DNerve cells in the blood

“The word ‘hydrate’ comes from the Greek word ‘hydor’, meaning water. To hydrate is to supply with water.” What does “dehydrated” most likely mean?

1. ALacking enough water
2. BFull of fresh water
3. CVery afraid of water
4. DCompletely covered with water

Unlike most fish, the salmon is born in fresh water, travels to the ocean to grow and then returns to the same river to lay its eggs. Which choice best summarises the passage?

1. ASalmon are born in the ocean and later die in fresh-water rivers.
2. BSalmon move between rivers and the ocean during their lives.
3. CSalmon are the only fish that lay eggs.
4. DSalmon spend their whole lives in the ocean.

Falls are a common cause of injury in older adults. Removing loose rugs, adding bright lights on stairs and installing grab bars in the bathroom can make a home safer. What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo suggest ways to prevent falls at home
2. BTo explain how bones heal after a fall
3. CTo describe the design of modern bathrooms
4. DTo argue that older adults need carers

The author writes: “Since the hospital started a quiet hour from 2 to 3 p.m., patients report sleeping better. However, the survey asked only patients on one ward, during one week.” What does the second sentence do?

1. AIt explains why the quiet hour started.
2. BIt proves it works on every ward.
3. CIt limits how far the result can be applied.
4. DIt shows patients slept worse.

In paragraph one, the author describes how a small village got clean drinking water by building a well. In paragraph two, the author reports that childhood illnesses in the village fell by half in the next year. What relationship does the author suggest between the two paragraphs?

1. AChronological list of unrelated events
2. BCause and effect
3. CCompare and contrast
4. DProblem with no solution