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

A gym rule reads: “Wipe down each machine after use. Return weights to the rack.” What should a member do after using a machine?

1. AMove it to the rack
2. BWipe it down
3. CReport it to staff
4. DUnplug it

Sharks have lived in the oceans for millions of years. Unlike most fish, their skeletons are made of cartilage, the same bendy material found in your nose and ears. What are shark skeletons made of?

1. AThin shell
2. BCartilage
3. CHard bone
4. DScales

“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. AReady and eager
2. BUnwilling
3. CExcited
4. DCareless

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 was afraid of dogs.
3. CShe wanted to spend time with dogs.
4. DShe wanted to move to a new apartment.

“The town had a problem: the only bridge over the river was too narrow for two cars. The council solved it by building a second bridge and making each one-way.” How is the passage organised?

1. AProblem and solution
2. BCompare and contrast
3. CDescription of a place
4. DTime order of events

“City Park has a lake, tennis courts and a café. River Park has walking trails and a lake but no café.” What do both parks have?

1. AA café
2. BWalking trails
3. CA lake
4. DTennis courts

“The village doctor knew every family by name. When the new hospital opened in the city, many patients still drove an hour to see her.” What can be inferred about why patients kept seeing her?

1. AThey did not know that the new hospital existed.
2. BThey valued her personal knowledge of them.
3. CThe city hospital was closed to them.
4. DShe charged more than the hospital.

A parking garage charges “$3 for the first hour and $2 for each additional hour or part of an hour.” A visitor parks for 3 hours and 20 minutes. How much does the visitor pay?

1. A$11
2. B$10
3. C$7
4. D$9