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

“The cat crept slowly across the grass, keeping low, its eyes fixed on the bird.” What is the cat most likely trying to do?

1. ACatch the bird
2. BGo to sleep
3. CPlay with a ball
4. DFind its owner

Penguins cannot fly, but they are excellent swimmers. Their wings work like flippers, and they can dive deep to catch fish. How do penguins use their wings?

1. AFor keeping their eggs warm
2. BFor digging nests in the ice
3. CAs flippers for swimming
4. DFor flying long distances

A weather report says: “Today will be cloudy in the morning with sunshine in the afternoon. Tonight, expect light rain.” When is rain expected?

1. ATonight
2. BAll day long
3. CThis morning
4. DThis afternoon

“The pharmacist asked Mrs. Kim whether she took any other medicines, including vitamins and herbal products, before giving her the new prescription.” Why did the pharmacist most likely ask this?

1. ATo sell her more vitamins
2. BTo decide the colour of the medicine label
3. CTo check for possible interactions
4. DTo find out her date of birth

In the 1840s, the doctor Ignaz Semmelweis noticed that many mothers died after childbirth in wards where doctors came straight from performing autopsies. When he required doctors to wash their hands in a chlorine solution, the death rate dropped sharply. What does the passage suggest?

1. AHand washing reduced the spread of infection to the mothers.
2. BChlorine was used to make medicines for new mothers.
3. CAutopsies were no longer performed in that hospital after the year 1840.
4. DThe mothers died because of problems during birth only.

“I can’t believe they cancelled the concert again,” Mia sighed, throwing the tickets on the table. “That’s the third time this year.” What is Mia’s tone?

1. AHopeful and calm
2. BFrustrated
3. CGrateful
4. DAmused

“Sugar-free drinks are often advertised as healthy. However, being free of sugar does not mean a drink has any nutrients, and some contain acids that can harm tooth enamel.” What is the author’s main point?

1. AEvery drink contains acids that harm teeth.
2. BSugar-free does not automatically mean healthy.
3. CSugar-free drinks are dangerous to drink.
4. DSugary drinks are better for your teeth.

A study compares two groups of patients after knee surgery. Group A did physiotherapy three times a week; Group B did it once a week. After two months, Group A could walk farther. The groups were similar in age and health at the start. Why does it matter that the groups were similar at the start?

1. AIt means that Group B did not have surgery.
2. BIt makes physiotherapy the more likely cause.
3. CIt shows that once a week is the best amount.
4. DIt proves that age has no effect on recovery.