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

When a hedgehog is frightened, it rolls into a tight ball. Its sharp spines then stick out in all directions, protecting its soft belly. What does a hedgehog do when it is frightened?

1. AIt rolls into a ball.
2. BIt runs into water.
3. CIt calls loudly.
4. DIt climbs a tree.

Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?

1. AThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.
2. BThey let air and water into the soil.
3. CThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.
4. DThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.

Hummingbirds are tiny birds that can hover in the air like helicopters. They beat their wings very fast and can even fly backwards. What special ability of hummingbirds is mentioned?

1. AFlying backwards
2. BSwimming underwater
3. CTalking like people
4. DRunning very fast on land

“The council says the new bike path will reduce traffic. Local shop owners worry that losing parking spaces will mean fewer customers.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo describe the history of the local shops
2. BTo explain how to build a bike path
3. CTo persuade readers to buy a bike
4. DTo present two views on the bike path

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. It helps glucose move from the blood into cells, where it is used for energy. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas makes little or no insulin. What would most likely happen to blood glucose in untreated type 1 diabetes?

1. AIt would fall, because the cells use more glucose.
2. BIt would rise, because less glucose can enter the cells.
3. CIt would stay normal, because insulin is not needed for glucose.
4. DIt would turn into insulin in the pancreas.

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

“The nurse noted: ‘Patient states pain is 7 out of 10 at 9 a.m. Medicine given. At 10 a.m., patient states pain is 3 out of 10.’” Which conclusion is best supported by the note?

1. AThe patient reported less pain after the medicine.
2. BThe patient refused the medicine.
3. CThe medicine removed all of the patient’s pain.
4. DThe patient’s pain grew worse during the hour.

The author writes: “I have walked to work for twenty years, rain or shine. I have never once needed a car, so no one in this city needs one.” What is the main weakness?

1. ATwenty years is too short to judge the city.
2. BWalking to work is impossible in the rain.
3. COne person’s situation may not fit everyone.
4. DThe author owns a car but does not use it.