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

The tides in the ocean rise and fall mainly because of the pull of the moon’s gravity on Earth’s water. What mainly causes the tides?

1. AThe pull of the moon’s gravity
2. BRivers flowing into the sea
3. CHeat from the sun on the water
4. DStrong winds over the ocean

“Lucas tiptoed past his sleeping baby sister so he would not wake her.” Why did Lucas tiptoe?

1. ABecause the floor was wet
2. BTo surprise his parents
3. CBecause his feet were sore
4. DTo avoid waking his sister

A cereal box reads: “Contains wheat and milk. May contain traces of nuts.” Which ingredient does the box say it contains?

1. AShellfish
2. BSoya
3. CEggs
4. DWheat

“Tomás has worked as a paramedic for ten years. He says the hardest part of the job is not the long hours but telling families bad news.” What does Tomás find hardest about his job?

1. ADriving the ambulance at night
2. BGiving bad news to families
3. CLearning new medical skills
4. DWorking long hours

The library’s new rule states: “Mobile phones must be set to silent in the reading room. Calls may be taken in the lobby.” Where may visitors take phone calls?

1. AIn the lobby
2. BAnywhere in the library
3. CIn the reading room
4. DNowhere in the building

A line graph shows the number of visitors to a park each month. The line rises steadily from January to July, then falls from August to December. Which statement best describes the data?

1. AVisits are highest in January and lowest in July.
2. BVisits are the same in every month of the year.
3. CVisits peak around July and then fall towards December.
4. DVisits fall in the first half and rise in the second.

The author writes: “Online shopping is convenient, but it has hidden costs. Small local shops close, high streets empty and delivery vans add to traffic.” Which statement best describes the author’s view?

1. AOnline shopping has drawbacks that are easy to miss.
2. BLocal shops are always cheaper than any online stores.
3. COnline shopping should be banned in every town.
4. DOnline shopping is not convenient for anyone.

Passage A: “Homework helps students practise skills learned in class.” Passage B: “Too much homework can cause stress and leave little time for rest.” Which statement best combines both passages?

1. AHomework should be banned in all schools from now on.
2. BHomework is never useful for any student.
3. CMore homework always means better grades.
4. DHomework can help, but too much can be harmful.