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

The human eye has a coloured part called the iris. In the middle of the iris is a black opening called the pupil, which lets light into the eye. What does the pupil do?

1. AIt keeps dust out of the eye.
2. BIt gives the eye its colour.
3. CIt lets light pass into the eye.
4. DIt moves tears across the eye.

“Nora’s little brother was so exhausted after the party that he fell asleep in the car before they left the driveway.” What does “exhausted” mean?

1. AVery tired
2. BVery excited
3. CVery hungry
4. DVery bored

A good night’s sleep helps the brain store what we learned during the day. Teenagers need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night, but many get less. How much sleep do teenagers need, according to the passage?

1. AAbout 5 to 6 hours a night
2. BAbout 8 to 10 hours a night
3. CAbout 2 to 3 hours a night
4. DAbout 12 to 14 hours a night

Grace wanted a dog, but her apartment did not allow pets. She began volunteering at an animal shelter on weekends, walking and feeding the dogs. What can you infer about why Grace volunteered?

1. AShe was paid to work at the shelter.
2. BShe wanted to spend time with dogs.
3. CShe wanted to move to a new apartment.
4. DShe was afraid of dogs.

“Before you start the exam, read all the instructions. Write your name on every page. Answer the questions in any order, but show all your work.” Which action is allowed by the instructions?

1. ASkipping the instructions to save time
2. BWriting your name on the first page only
3. CWriting only the final answers without work
4. DAnswering question 5 before question 1

Coral reefs cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, yet they are home to about a quarter of all marine species. Warmer water can cause corals to lose the algae that feed them, a process called bleaching. What does the word “yet” signal in the first sentence?

1. AA cause-and-effect link between warmer water and coral bleaching
2. BA contrast between the reefs’ small area and their many species
3. CAn example of a species that lives on a reef
4. DA sequence of events in the life of a coral

“Sugar-free drinks are often advertised as healthy. However, being free of sugar does not mean a drink has any nutrients, and some contain acids that can harm tooth enamel.” What is the author’s main point?

1. AEvery drink contains acids that harm teeth.
2. BSugar-free drinks are dangerous to drink.
3. CSugar-free does not automatically mean healthy.
4. DSugary drinks are better for your teeth.

“The writer calls the new shopping centre ‘a concrete monster that swallowed the town’s last green field’.” What is the writer’s attitude toward the shopping centre?

1. AVery enthusiastic
2. BStrongly negative
3. CMildly positive
4. DNeutral and factual