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

Some trees lose their leaves in autumn and grow new ones in spring. These trees are called deciduous. Trees that keep their leaves all year, such as pine trees, are called evergreen. What is an evergreen tree?

1. AA tree that keeps its leaves all year
2. BA tree that grows only in spring
3. CA tree with very bright green leaves
4. DA tree that loses its leaves in autumn

Laughter has health benefits. It can lower stress, relax the muscles and may even help the immune system. Which benefit of laughter is mentioned in the passage?

1. AIt improves eyesight.
2. BIt cures infections.
3. CIt can lower stress.
4. DIt replaces exercise.

Butterflies begin life as caterpillars. A caterpillar eats leaves and grows quickly. Then it forms a hard case called a chrysalis, and inside it changes into a butterfly. What is the case called?

1. AA shell
2. BA chrysalis
3. CA nest
4. DA cocoon

“Sound travels as vibrations. It moves faster through water than through air, and faster still through solids such as steel.” Through which material does sound travel fastest, according to the passage?

1. AEmpty space
2. BWater
3. CSteel
4. DAir

“Despite the heavy rain, more than 500 runners finished the charity race, raising over $20 000 for the children’s hospital.” What does “despite” show in this sentence?

1. AThe money was raised because of the rain.
2. BThe runners finished even though the weather was bad.
3. CThe runners were paid to run in the rain.
4. DThe heavy rain caused the race to be cancelled.

“I couldn’t put the book down. I read it in one night and was sad when it ended.” What is the reader’s opinion of the book?

1. AThe reader did not finish it.
2. BThe reader enjoyed it very much.
3. CThe reader found it too long.
4. DThe reader thought it was frightening.

The author writes: “Many people skip the flu vaccine because they believe it can give them the flu. The injected vaccine contains no live virus, so it cannot cause the illness. Mild soreness or a low temperature for a day is a normal sign that the body is building protection.” What is the purpose of the last sentence?

1. ATo advise people to skip the vaccine if they feel unwell
2. BTo explain that mild side effects are not the flu
3. CTo list the symptoms of severe flu
4. DTo argue that the vaccine causes the flu

“Critics called the plan reckless, but the mayor pointed to three nearby cities where the same plan had cut traffic by a fifth.” How does the mayor support the plan?

1. ABy promising to cancel the plan
2. BBy attacking the critics personally
3. CBy admitting that the plan is reckless
4. DBy giving examples of where the plan has worked