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

Maya forgot her umbrella. On the way home it started to pour, and she arrived at the door dripping wet. What does “pour” mean in this passage?

1. ABecome sunny
2. BSnow lightly
3. CRain heavily
4. DStop raining

Tomás wanted to grow tomatoes. First, he planted the seeds in small pots indoors. When the plants were 15 cm tall, he moved them outside into the garden. Finally, he tied the stems to sticks so they would not fall over. What did Tomás do first?

1. AHe moved the plants into the garden.
2. BHe planted seeds in small pots indoors.
3. CHe tied the stems to sticks.
4. DHe bought young tomato plants at a garden market.

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 eat the insects that harm plant leaves.
3. CThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.
4. DThey let air and water into the soil.

“Most deserts are hot, but not all. Antarctica is considered a desert because it receives very little precipitation, even though it is covered in ice.” What makes a place a desert, according to the passage?

1. AA covering of sand
2. BVery little precipitation
3. CA complete lack of animals
4. DVery high temperatures

“Despite his fear of heights, Leo climbed the tall ladder to rescue the kitten stuck on the roof.” What does this show about Leo?

1. AHe wanted to fix the broken roof.
2. BHe was not afraid of heights at all.
3. CHe was brave enough to face his fear.
4. DHe was annoyed by the noisy kitten on the roof.

“Leah practised her lines every night, but on opening night she froze and could not remember a single word.” What does “froze” mean in this sentence?

1. ABecame very cold on the stage
2. BRan off the stage in tears
3. CSuddenly could not act or speak
4. DLaughed at her own mistake

“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.

Paragraph 1 describes how tooth decay is caused by bacteria feeding on sugar. Paragraph 2 describes how fluoride makes teeth more resistant to acid. Paragraph 3 recommends brushing with fluoride toothpaste and limiting sugary snacks. How is the passage organised?

1. ACause and protection, then advice
2. BAn argument with two opposing sides
3. CA list of famous dentists in history
4. DA story told from start to finish