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

“The cat crept slowly across the grass, keeping low, its eyes fixed on the bird.” What is the cat most likely trying to do?

1. APlay with a ball
2. BFind its owner
3. CCatch the bird
4. DGo to sleep

A label on a bottle of cough syrup reads: “Adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL every 4 hours. Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours. Children under 12: ask a doctor.” What is the largest number of doses an adult may take in 24 hours?

1. A4
2. B12
3. C10
4. D6

Maya forgot her umbrella. On the way home it started to pour, and she arrived at the door dripping wet. What does “pour” mean in this passage?

1. ABecome sunny
2. BSnow lightly
3. CRain heavily
4. DStop raining

“Insurance card: Member: J. Smith. Plan: Basic. Covers: doctor visits, hospital stays. Does not cover: dental, eye care.” Which service would this plan NOT pay for?

1. AA dental check-up
2. BA visit to the doctor
3. CA week-long stay in hospital
4. DA night in hospital

Since the city added bike lanes on Main Street two years ago, the number of cyclists on that street has tripled, and accidents involving cyclists have fallen by half. Which conclusion is best supported by the passage?

1. AMore people cycled on Main Street after the bike lanes were added.
2. BCyclists on Main Street no longer wear helmets.
3. CMain Street had no cyclists before the lanes.
4. DBike lanes will reduce all kinds of car accidents in every city.

“I couldn’t put the book down. I read it in one night and was sad when it ended.” What is the reader’s opinion of the book?

1. AThe reader did not finish it.
2. BThe reader found it too long.
3. CThe reader thought it was frightening.
4. DThe reader enjoyed it very much.

Train timetable: trains leave Oak Street at 6:10, 6:40, 7:10 and 7:40 a.m. The journey to Central takes 35 minutes. A nurse’s shift at Central Hospital starts at 7:30 a.m., and it is a 5-minute walk from the station. Which is the latest train she can take and still arrive on time?

1. AThe 7:10 train
2. BThe 6:10 train
3. CThe 6:40 train
4. DThe 7:40 train

Visiting rules: “Children under 14 may visit only with an adult. No more than 2 visitors at the bedside. Visiting ends at 8 p.m.” A mother and her 12-year-old and 15-year-old children want to visit together at 7 p.m. Which rule would they break?

1. AThe rule that visiting ends at 8 p.m.
2. BThey would not break any rule
3. CThe rule about children under 14
4. DThe limit of 2 visitors at the bedside