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

Koalas live in eastern Australia. They eat mainly the leaves of eucalyptus trees and sleep for many hours each day. What do koalas mainly eat?

1. ABamboo shoots
2. BGrass and seeds
3. CEucalyptus leaves
4. DSmall insects and worms

In autumn, squirrels bury nuts in many places to eat during winter. They do not find all of them, and some of the forgotten nuts grow into new trees. What sometimes happens to forgotten nuts?

1. AFarmers dig them up.
2. BThey grow into new trees.
3. CBirds eat them.
4. DThey turn to stone.

The human eye has a coloured part called the iris. In the middle of the iris is a black opening called the pupil, which lets light into the eye. What does the pupil do?

1. AIt moves tears across the eye.
2. BIt gives the eye its colour.
3. CIt keeps dust out of the eye.
4. DIt lets light pass into the eye.

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

1. ALonger baking makes the cookies crisper.
2. BThe cookies must always bake for 8 minutes.
3. CCrisper cookies need more sugar.
4. DSofter cookies need a hotter oven.

“When the fire alarm sounded, the teacher calmly led the children down the stairs, counted them at the meeting point and reported that everyone was safe.” Which word best describes the teacher’s actions?

1. AOrganised
2. BPanicked
3. CCareless
4. DConfused and lost

Some birds, such as Arctic terns, migrate thousands of kilometres every year. Scientists think birds find their way using the sun, the stars and Earth’s magnetic field. Which word best describes the scientists’ explanation?

1. AUncertain
2. BUnimportant
3. CHumorous
4. DProven

A pamphlet states: “Our vitamin drink is used by top athletes. Join the winners — drink VitaMax!” Which technique does the pamphlet mainly use to persuade?

1. AExplaining how the vitamins are made
2. BGiving results from a scientific study
3. CComparing the price with other brands
4. DLinking the product to admired people

“The company claims its water filter removes 99% of germs. The claim is based on one test, run by the company itself, on water from a single tap.” What is the best evaluation of the claim?

1. AIt is reliable because the company ran the test.
2. BIt is false because filters cannot remove germs.
3. CIt is proven true for all types of water.
4. DIt needs independent and wider testing.