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

Many birds fly south in the autumn. They travel to warmer places where food is easier to find. In the spring, they return north to build nests and raise their young. Why do many birds fly south in the autumn?

1. ATo find food more easily in warmer places
2. BTo find cooler places to rest
3. CTo build nests and raise their young
4. DTo escape from larger birds that hunt them

Kai wanted to bake bread. He mixed flour, water, yeast and salt. He left the dough to rise for an hour. Then he shaped it into a loaf and baked it. What did Kai do after the dough rose?

1. AHe added more yeast.
2. BHe shaped it into a loaf.
3. CHe mixed in the salt.
4. DHe bought more flour.

Starfish, also called sea stars, live in the ocean. If a starfish loses an arm, it can often grow a new one over time. What can a starfish often do if it loses an arm?

1. AChange its colour
2. BSwim much faster
3. CLive on dry land
4. DGrow a new one

Some birds, such as Arctic terns, migrate thousands of kilometres every year. Scientists think birds find their way using the sun, the stars and Earth’s magnetic field. Which word best describes the scientists’ explanation?

1. AProven
2. BUnimportant
3. CHumorous
4. DUncertain

“The whale is the largest animal on Earth. Some blue whales are longer than two buses parked end to end.” Why does the author compare whales to buses?

1. ATo help readers picture the whale’s great size
2. BTo show that whales are as fast as buses
3. CTo explain how whales travel
4. DTo suggest that buses are bigger than whales

“Ravi and his sister argued about which film to watch. In the end, they agreed to watch his choice tonight and hers tomorrow.” How was the conflict resolved?

1. AThey compromised and took turns.
2. BRavi’s sister chose both films.
3. CThey decided not to watch any film.
4. DTheir parents chose a different film.

Some scientists argue that the dinosaurs died out because a huge asteroid struck Earth. Others point to massive volcanic eruptions that changed the climate. Many now think both events played a part. Which statement best describes the passage?

1. AIt describes the daily life of the dinosaurs.
2. BIt proves that only the asteroid caused the extinction.
3. CIt argues that the dinosaurs never existed.
4. DIt presents competing explanations and a combined view.

A medicine label reads: “Take 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.” A patient takes 2 tablets at 6 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. How many more tablets may the patient take before 6 a.m. the next day?

1. A4
2. B2
3. C0
4. D6