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

A rainbow can appear when sunlight shines through raindrops. The drops bend the light and split it into different colours. What causes a rainbow?

1. AWind blowing the rain sideways
2. BClouds blocking the sunlight
3. CMoonlight on the sea
4. DSunlight passing through raindrops

Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. It is a type of grass, even though some kinds grow as tall as trees. What type of plant is bamboo?

1. AA type of grass
2. BA type of flower
3. CA type of moss
4. DA type of tree

When Leo opened the door, the kitchen was full of smoke and the smoke alarm was beeping. A pan was still on the stove. What most likely happened?

1. AThe alarm was being tested by the landlord.
2. BA window had been left open.
3. CFood on the stove had burned.
4. DLeo had cleaned the kitchen.

“The patient’s blood pressure was stable throughout the night, with every reading close to the one before.” What does “stable” mean here?

1. ARising quickly
2. BNot changing much
3. CGetting harder to read
4. DToo low to measure

Kelp is a type of large brown algae that grows in cold ocean water. Kelp forests provide food and shelter for many animals, including sea otters, which eat the sea urchins that feed on kelp. How do sea otters help kelp forests?

1. AThey eat the sea urchins that feed on kelp.
2. BThey keep the water warm for the kelp.
3. CThey plant new kelp on the ocean floor.
4. DThey eat the kelp before it grows too tall.

“Some people say that cats are unfriendly. My cat, Pepper, waits by the door every evening and sits on my lap while I read.” How does the writer use Pepper?

1. AAs an example that goes against the claim
2. BAs proof that all cats are unfriendly
3. CAs a reason to buy a new cat
4. DAs a description of how to train a cat

“The new policy allows staff to work from home two days a week. Employees who need to see patients must still work on site every day.” Which employee can work from home under the policy?

1. AA doctor running daily clinics
2. BAn office billing clerk
3. CA nurse who sees patients daily
4. DA physiotherapist treating patients

In paragraph one, the author describes how a small village got clean drinking water by building a well. In paragraph two, the author reports that childhood illnesses in the village fell by half in the next year. What relationship does the author suggest between the two paragraphs?

1. ACompare and contrast
2. BProblem with no solution
3. CCause and effect
4. DChronological list of unrelated events