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

The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. It stretches across much of northern Africa. Very little rain falls there, and daytime temperatures can be extremely high. Where is the Sahara?

1. AIn northern Europe
2. BIn South America
3. CIn southern Asia
4. DIn northern Africa

“Tom was reluctant to jump into the cold lake. He stood on the edge for a long time, dipping one toe in the water.” What does “reluctant” mean?

1. ACareless
2. BExcited
3. CUnwilling
4. DReady and eager

Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?

1. AThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.
2. BThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.
3. CThey let air and water into the soil.
4. DThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.

Passage: “Coral reefs are sometimes called the rainforests of the sea.” Why might coral reefs be compared to rainforests?

1. ABoth are home to a great variety of life.
2. BBoth are made mainly of tall trees.
3. CBoth receive a lot of rain.
4. DBoth are found only on mountains.

“The old lighthouse keeper climbed the 120 steps every evening to light the lamp, even when his knees ached, because ships depended on him.” What motivates the lighthouse keeper?

1. AA fear of being alone at night
2. BA plan to sell the lighthouse
3. CA sense of duty to the ships
4. DA wish to exercise his knees

The clinic’s new online booking system lets patients choose appointment times at any hour. Since it was introduced, missed appointments have dropped from 12 percent to 7 percent. Which statement is supported by the passage?

1. AThe clinic now employs more doctors and nurses than it did before.
2. BPatients prefer calling the clinic to book.
3. CThe system has stopped all missed appointments.
4. DFewer appointments were missed after the system was introduced.

“When Aunt Rose saw the broken vase, she said, ‘Well, I never liked that vase anyway,’ and gave her nervous nephew a wink.” Why did Aunt Rose most likely say this?

1. ATo blame her nephew for breaking it
2. BTo put her nephew at ease
3. CTo show how angry she felt
4. DTo ask him to buy a new vase

The author writes: “In a survey, 80% of patients said they were satisfied with the clinic. However, only 10% of patients returned the survey.” What is the author suggesting?

1. AMost patients were unhappy with the clinic.
2. BThe clinic sent too many surveys.
3. CThe result may not represent all patients.
4. DThe 80% figure must be a typing error.