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

Sunscreen protects the skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can cause sunburn and skin cancer. Experts advise using a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and putting it on again every two hours outdoors. What does the passage say about reapplying sunscreen?

1. AIt should be put on again every two hours outdoors.
2. BIt should be put on once in the morning only.
3. CIt should be put on only when it is very sunny.
4. DIt is not needed at all with a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.

“Jake gobbled his lunch in two minutes so he could get back to the football game.” What does “gobbled” mean?

1. AAte very quickly
2. BShared with friends
3. CThrew it away
4. DAte very slowly

A textbook chapter has these headings: “What Is an Earthquake?”, “Why Earthquakes Happen”, “How to Stay Safe”. Under which heading would you look for advice on what to do during an earthquake?

1. AThe glossary at the back of the book
2. BHow to Stay Safe
3. CWhat Is an Earthquake?
4. DWhy Earthquakes Happen

“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. ALonely
2. BCheerful
3. CGloomy and grey
4. DTense

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. BParking at the hospital is free.
3. COnly a few visitors found parking hard to find.
4. DMost visitors asked found parking hard to find.

“The coach had a rule: no phones at practice. When Jamie’s phone buzzed during drills, the coach simply held out his hand.” What did the coach most likely want?

1. AJamie to leave practice early
2. BJamie to call someone back
3. CJamie to hand over the phone
4. DJamie to shake his hand

“Kim read the email twice, set her phone down and stared out of the window. Then she picked up the phone again and began to type a long reply, deleting each sentence before she finished it.” What is Kim most likely feeling?

1. AUnsure how to respond
2. BToo tired to read it
3. CBored by the email
4. DDelighted by the news

“The new manager listened to every complaint, thanked staff for raising them and posted a list of changes the following week.” What can be inferred about the manager?

1. AThe manager ignores what staff have to say.
2. BThe manager wants to replace all the staff.
3. CThe manager takes staff concerns seriously.
4. DThe manager posted the list without listening.