Робочий аркуш «Розуміння прочитаного (вступні іспити)» з відповідями

Koalas live in eastern Australia. They eat mainly the leaves of eucalyptus trees and sleep for many hours each day. What do koalas mainly eat?

1. AEucalyptus leaves
2. BSmall insects and worms
3. CBamboo shoots
4. DGrass and seeds

Many birds fly south in the autumn. They travel to warmer places where food is easier to find. In the spring, they return north to build nests and raise their young. Why do many birds fly south in the autumn?

1. ATo build nests and raise their young
2. BTo find cooler places to rest
3. CTo find food more easily in warmer places
4. DTo escape from larger birds that hunt them

Many people think goldfish have a memory of only three seconds. In fact, studies have shown that goldfish can remember things for months and can even be trained to respond to sounds. What does the passage say about goldfish?

1. AThey cannot learn anything at all.
2. BThey forget sounds very quickly.
3. CThey can remember things for three seconds only.
4. DThey can remember things for months.

“The nurse checked the patient’s wristband, asked his name and date of birth, and compared them with the medicine order before giving the tablet.” Why did the nurse most likely do these checks?

1. ATo find out how long the patient would stay
2. BTo make sure the medicine went to the right patient
3. CTo decide what the patient should eat for lunch
4. DTo see whether he had visitors waiting

“Some people think that only children need vaccines. In fact, adults also need some vaccines, such as boosters for tetanus and a yearly flu vaccine.” What is the main point?

1. ATetanus affects only children.
2. BThe flu vaccine is only for children.
3. CChildren do not need vaccines.
4. DAdults need some vaccines too.

“The road was icy, so Dad drove slowly and kept a long distance from the car in front.” Why did Dad drive this way?

1. ATo let the car in front pass him
2. BTo save fuel on the long journey
3. CTo arrive at work early
4. DTo drive safely on the slippery road

“Some critics call the festival a waste of money. Yet last year it brought 20 000 visitors to town, and local hotels and restaurants had their busiest week of the year.” Which claim does the evidence mainly support?

1. AThe festival costs too much to run.
2. BThe festival benefits local businesses.
3. CHotels lose money during the festival.
4. DThe festival should be held every week.

The author writes: “Some readers will say a four-day work week would hurt productivity. Trials in several companies, however, found that output stayed the same while staff were less stressed.” How is the passage structured?

1. ATwo products are compared on price and quality.
2. BAn objection is stated and then answered with evidence.
3. CA process is described step by step in time order.
4. DA story is told and then a lesson is drawn from it.