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

Wash fresh fruit and vegetables under running water before eating them. This removes dirt and some germs. Do not use soap, because it can leave a residue. Why should you not use soap to wash fruit?

1. AIt kills all the vitamins.
2. BIt does not remove any dirt.
3. CIt can leave a residue.
4. DIt makes fruit taste sweeter.

A school notice reads: “The swimming pool will be closed next week for cleaning. PE lessons will take place in the sports hall instead.” Where will PE lessons take place next week?

1. AIn the sports hall
2. BOn the school field
3. CIn the swimming pool
4. DIn the classrooms

A bus pass reads: “Valid for unlimited rides on 7 days in a row, counting the day of first use.” Amir used his pass for the first time on Monday. What is the last day he can use it?

1. AMonday of the next week
2. BFriday
3. CSunday
4. DSaturday

Octopuses can change the colour and texture of their skin in less than a second. They use this ability to hide from predators and to sneak up on prey. What are two reasons octopuses change colour?

1. ATo signal danger to others and to clean their skin
2. BTo show they are angry and to sleep
3. CTo hide from predators and to sneak up on prey
4. DTo attract mates and to keep warm

“The waiting room was packed. Every chair was taken, and a dozen people stood along the walls.” What does “packed” mean in this passage?

1. AVery crowded
2. BReady for a trip
3. CWrapped in paper
4. DQuiet and empty

A thermometer reading of 39 °C (102,2 °F) is described as a high fever in the nurse’s notes. The next morning, the reading is 37 °C (98,6 °F). What does this suggest?

1. AThe patient’s fever has come down.
2. BThe thermometer must be broken.
3. CThe patient has a new infection.
4. DThe patient’s fever has got worse.

The author writes: “Since the town banned plastic bags, litter on the beach has fallen. Therefore, the ban is the only reason the beach is cleaner.” What is the main weakness of this argument?

1. APlastic bags are not really a type of beach litter.
2. BOther changes may also have reduced the litter.
3. CThe author does not say who lives near the beach.
4. DThe author gives no date for the ban.

“While most of the class cheered at the announcement of an extra week for the project, Jamal quietly closed his laptop. He had finished his project the night before after staying up until 2 a.m.” Why did Jamal most likely react differently?

1. AHe was angry that the whole project had been cancelled.
2. BHe had already finished, so the extra week did not help him.
3. CHe did not hear the announcement.
4. DHe had not started the project yet.