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

Bats are the only mammals that can truly fly. Their wings are made of thin skin stretched between long finger bones. What are bats’ wings made of?

1. AFeathers attached to strong, hollow arm bones
2. BHard shells that open and close
3. CThin skin stretched between finger bones
4. DFur that grows into thin flaps

We blink many times every minute. Blinking spreads tears across the eye, which keeps it moist and washes away dust. Why do we blink?

1. ATo help us see colours better
2. BTo make our eyes stronger
3. CTo keep the eyes moist and clean
4. DTo stop us from falling asleep during the day

Wash fresh fruit and vegetables under running water before eating them. This removes dirt and some germs. Do not use soap, because it can leave a residue. Why should you not use soap to wash fruit?

1. AIt does not remove any dirt.
2. BIt makes fruit taste sweeter.
3. CIt can leave a residue.
4. DIt kills all the vitamins.

A recipe states: “For a softer cookie, bake for 8 minutes. For a crisper cookie, bake for 11 minutes.” What can you infer?

1. ASofter cookies need a hotter oven.
2. BCrisper cookies need more sugar.
3. CLonger baking makes the cookies crisper.
4. DThe cookies must always bake for 8 minutes.

Some people think that a cold is caused by being out in cold weather. Colds are actually caused by viruses. People may catch more colds in winter because they spend more time indoors, close to others. According to the passage, why might colds be more common in winter?

1. AViruses cannot survive in warm weather at all.
2. BPeople drink less water in the winter months.
3. CCold weather itself causes the virus to grow.
4. DPeople spend more time indoors near others.

Octopuses can change the colour and texture of their skin in less than a second. They use this ability to hide from predators and to sneak up on prey. What are two reasons octopuses change colour?

1. ATo attract mates and to keep warm
2. BTo hide from predators and to sneak up on prey
3. CTo show they are angry and to sleep
4. DTo signal danger to others and to clean their skin

Passage A: “Homework helps students practise skills learned in class.” Passage B: “Too much homework can cause stress and leave little time for rest.” Which statement best combines both passages?

1. AHomework can help, but too much can be harmful.
2. BHomework is never useful for any student.
3. CHomework should be banned in all schools from now on.
4. DMore homework always means better grades.

The author writes: “Since the hospital started a quiet hour from 2 to 3 p.m., patients report sleeping better. However, the survey asked only patients on one ward, during one week.” What does the second sentence do?

1. AIt proves it works on every ward.
2. BIt shows patients slept worse.
3. CIt explains why the quiet hour started.
4. DIt limits how far the result can be applied.