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

Dentists advise brushing your teeth twice a day for about two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste. Flossing once a day cleans between the teeth where a brush cannot reach. Why should people floss?

1. ATo make the teeth whiter
2. BTo replace brushing twice a day
3. CTo add fluoride to the teeth
4. DTo clean the gaps between the teeth

A first-aid poster says: “For a nosebleed, sit up, lean slightly forward and pinch the soft part of the nose for 10 minutes.” Which way should a person with a nosebleed lean?

1. ASlightly forward
2. BFlat on their back
3. CTo the left side
4. DFar backward

The first step in treating a minor burn is to cool it under cool running water for about 20 minutes. Do not use ice, which can damage the skin further. What should you NOT use on a minor burn?

1. ACool water
2. BRunning water
3. CA clean cloth
4. DIce

A notice says: “The water will be turned off in Building C from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday for pipe repairs. Please store some water in advance.” What does the notice suggest residents should do?

1. AKeep some water ready before Thursday morning.
2. BUse only bottled water until Friday night.
3. CLeave Building C and stay away for the whole of Thursday.
4. DRepair the pipes in their own apartments.

“The volunteer firefighters train every Tuesday evening, even though most of them have full-time jobs during the day.” What does this detail show about the volunteers?

1. AThey are paid well for training.
2. BThey train only once a year.
3. CThey are committed to the role.
4. DThey have no jobs during the day.

“After the long drought, the first rain fell. Farmers stood in their fields with their faces turned up to the sky.” How do the farmers most likely feel?

1. AAngry
2. BAfraid of the storm
3. CRelieved
4. DBored

A medication guide says: “Store below 25 °C. Keep out of reach of children. Discard 28 days after opening.” A bottle was opened on March 3. On which date should it be discarded?

1. AMarch 31
2. BApril 3
3. CMarch 25
4. DMarch 28

“Dear Editor, I have lived on Elm Street for forty years. The council’s plan to cut down the old oak trees for wider pavements would destroy the character of our street. I urge readers to attend Thursday’s meeting.” What is the writer’s main goal?

1. ATo tell readers about the long history of oak trees
2. BTo get readers to oppose the plan at the meeting
3. CTo thank the council for wider pavements
4. DTo describe the writer’s forty years at home