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

Loud noise can damage hearing over time. People who work with loud machines should wear ear protection, such as earplugs or earmuffs. What should people who work with loud machines wear?

1. AEar protection
2. BSteel-toed boots
3. CSafety glasses
4. DThick gloves

Starfish, also called sea stars, live in the ocean. If a starfish loses an arm, it can often grow a new one over time. What can a starfish often do if it loses an arm?

1. AChange its colour
2. BLive on dry land
3. CGrow a new one
4. DSwim much faster

A cereal box reads: “Contains wheat and milk. May contain traces of nuts.” Which ingredient does the box say it contains?

1. AEggs
2. BWheat
3. CSoya
4. DShellfish

“Some people think that only children need vaccines. In fact, adults also need some vaccines, such as boosters for tetanus and a yearly flu vaccine.” What is the main point?

1. AChildren do not need vaccines.
2. BAdults need some vaccines too.
3. CTetanus affects only children.
4. DThe flu vaccine is only for children.

A patient handout says: “Call the clinic if your temperature rises above 38,5 °C (101,3 °F), if the wound becomes red and swollen, or if you notice any discharge.” Which situation should lead the patient to call?

1. AThe bandage needs to be changed as planned.
2. BThe wound becomes red and swollen.
3. CThe patient feels tired after a long walk.
4. DThe temperature is 37,0 °C (98,6 °F) in the evening.

“Scientists classify a tomato as a fruit because it develops from a flower and contains seeds. In cooking, however, it is usually treated as a vegetable.” What does the passage explain?

1. AWhy a tomato can be called both a fruit and a vegetable
2. BWhy tomatoes are healthier than other fruits
3. CHow cooks remove the seeds from tomatoes
4. DHow to grow tomatoes from seeds

The author writes: “Some argue that we should spend money on space exploration only after solving problems on Earth. But research for space has led to inventions used in medicine and everyday life.” What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo explain how rockets are built
2. BTo show that space research also benefits Earth
3. CTo agree that Earth’s problems come first
4. DTo argue that space travel should end

The hospital’s visitor policy states: “Visiting hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Two visitors per patient at a time. Children under 12 must be with an adult. Visitors with a cough or fever should not visit.” Which visitor follows the policy?

1. AAn adult with a fever visiting at 11 a.m.
2. BThree adults visiting the same patient together at noon
3. CAn adult with no symptoms visiting alone at 3 p.m.
4. DA 10-year-old visiting alone at 5 p.m.