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

Wool comes from sheep. Once a year, farmers shear the sheep, cutting off their thick coats. The wool is then cleaned, spun into yarn and used to make clothes. What happens to the wool right after it is cut off?

1. AIt is cleaned.
2. BIt is fed back to the sheep.
3. CIt is made into clothes.
4. DIt is spun into yarn.

Mrs. Chen’s class voted on a name for the new class fish. “Bubbles” got 12 votes, “Finn” got 8 votes and “Goldie” got 5 votes. Which name won?

1. ABubbles
2. BGoldie
3. CFinn
4. DIt was a tie

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. ATo the left side
2. BFlat on their back
3. CFar backward
4. DSlightly forward

Passage: “Sleep helps the body repair muscles, supports memory and helps control appetite. Adults who regularly sleep too little have a higher risk of several health problems.” Which is the best title for the passage?

1. AFoods That Help You Sleep
2. BThe Long History of the Bed
3. CWhy Sleep Matters for Health
4. DHow to Build Strong Muscles

“Tara volunteered to stay late, helped a new colleague with her first report and never complained about the extra work.” Which word best describes Tara?

1. ASelfish
2. BHelpful
3. CRude
4. DLazy

“When you have a cold, the lining of your nose swells and makes more mucus. This is why your nose feels blocked.” What causes the blocked feeling in your nose?

1. AToo much sleep at night
2. BSneezing too often in the day
3. CSwelling and extra mucus
4. DCold air in the nose

Researchers found that people who own dogs live longer, on average, than people who do not. The author concludes that buying a dog will make a person live longer. What is the main weakness in the author’s reasoning?

1. AThe study actually found that dog owners live shorter lives than others.
2. BA link between two things does not prove that one causes the other.
3. CDogs do not live as long as their owners.
4. DThe researchers did not study any people who own dogs.

“Luis looked at his watch, then at the long queue, then at his watch again. Finally, he sighed, stepped out of the line and walked to the self-service machine.” What most likely motivated Luis?

1. AHe had forgotten his wallet.
2. BHe was short of time.
3. CHe enjoyed waiting in queues.
4. DHe wanted to talk to the cashier.