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

The first Olympic Games were held in ancient Greece, in a place called Olympia. The modern Olympic Games began in 1896 in Athens. Where were the first modern Olympic Games held?

1. AAthens
2. BRome
3. CParis
4. DOlympia

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. ACartilage
2. BHard bone
3. CScales
4. DThin shell

A good night’s sleep helps the brain store what we learned during the day. Teenagers need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night, but many get less. How much sleep do teenagers need, according to the passage?

1. AAbout 12 to 14 hours a night
2. BAbout 5 to 6 hours a night
3. CAbout 2 to 3 hours a night
4. DAbout 8 to 10 hours a night

“When the fire alarm sounded, the teacher calmly led the children down the stairs, counted them at the meeting point and reported that everyone was safe.” Which word best describes the teacher’s actions?

1. ACareless
2. BOrganised
3. CPanicked
4. DConfused and lost

“Eating more fibre, drinking water and being active can help prevent constipation.” Which advice would the author most likely give?

1. ARest in bed as much as possible every day.
2. BAvoid all fluids for several hours after meals.
3. CEat mainly white bread and cheese.
4. DEat more fruit, vegetables and whole grains.

“Handwashing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in hospitals,” says a training manual. What would the manual most likely recommend next?

1. AAvoiding soap to protect the skin
2. BWashing hands before and after patient contact
3. CWashing hands only at the end of each shift
4. DWearing the same gloves for all patients

A table shows hours of sleep and test scores for four students: Ali 5 h, 62%; Ben 6 h, 70%; Cara 8 h, 85%; Dev 9 h, 83%. Which statement is best supported?

1. AHere, more sleep was mostly linked to higher scores.
2. BSleep has no connection at all with test scores.
3. CNine hours of sleep always gives the top score.
4. DBen scored higher than Cara because he slept less.

In the sentence “The patient’s condition deteriorated rapidly overnight, so the team moved her to intensive care,” what does “deteriorated” most likely mean?

1. AWas measured
2. BImproved
3. CBecame worse
4. DStayed the same