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

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

A sign at the hospital entrance reads: “All visitors must sign in at the front desk and wear a visitor badge at all times.” What must every visitor do?

1. ALeave their bags at the desk
2. BSign in and wear a badge
3. CCall the ward before arriving
4. DWear a mask and gloves

The seasons change because Earth is tilted. As Earth travels around the sun, first one half and then the other half leans towards the sun and gets more direct sunlight. Why do the seasons change?

1. AThe sun gets hotter and colder each year.
2. BEarth is tilted as it moves around the sun.
3. CClouds cover Earth for half of each year.
4. DThe moon blocks the sun in winter.

“After weeks of practice, Mei could finally play the whole piece without looking at the music.” What does “finally” suggest?

1. AShe learned it on the first day.
2. BIt took her a long time to succeed.
3. CShe gave up the piano after that.
4. DShe played it for the last time.

“Marco checked the weather report three times, packed an extra jacket and put an umbrella by the door the night before the school trip.” What can you infer about Marco?

1. AHe has forgotten the date of the school trip.
2. BHe expects bad weather and likes to be prepared.
3. CHe does not really want to go on the school trip.
4. DHe thinks the trip will be sunny and warm.

Mount Everest grows about 4 millimetres taller every year. This happens because the Indian plate is slowly pushing against the Eurasian plate, forcing the land upward. What causes Mount Everest to grow?

1. AThe movement of two plates pushing together
2. BSnow building up on the summit every year
3. CVolcanic eruptions under the mountain
4. DClimbers adding rocks to the peak

A report states: “Since the hospital began offering flu vaccines to all staff, staff sick days in winter have fallen by a third. Other hospitals in the region did not see this drop.” Why is the second sentence important?

1. AIt shows that other hospitals also offered the vaccine.
2. BIt makes a general winter change an unlikely cause.
3. CIt shows that sick days rose at this hospital.
4. DIt proves that the vaccine prevents all winter illnesses in staff.

A clinic policy reads: “Patients more than 15 minutes late may be asked to rebook. Patients who call ahead to say they are running late will be seen if time allows.” A patient arrives 20 minutes late without calling. What is most likely to happen?

1. AThe patient must pay a fine before leaving.
2. BThe patient may be asked to book another time.
3. CThe patient will be seen immediately.
4. DThe patient’s next visit will be cancelled.