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

Sharks have lived in the oceans for millions of years. Unlike most fish, their skeletons are made of cartilage, the same bendy material found in your nose and ears. What are shark skeletons made of?

1. ACartilage
2. BThin shell
3. CHard bone
4. DScales

Tomás wanted to grow tomatoes. First, he planted the seeds in small pots indoors. When the plants were 15 cm tall, he moved them outside into the garden. Finally, he tied the stems to sticks so they would not fall over. What did Tomás do first?

1. AHe moved the plants into the garden.
2. BHe tied the stems to sticks.
3. CHe planted seeds in small pots indoors.
4. DHe bought young tomato plants at a garden market.

“Grandma’s soup warmed us up on the snowy day. We each had two bowls and asked for the recipe.” What did the family think of the soup?

1. AThey thought it was too hot.
2. BThey did not want to finish it.
3. CThey found it too salty to eat.
4. DThey liked it a lot.

“After the storm, the town came together. Neighbours cleared fallen trees, shared food and checked on elderly residents.” What is the main theme of the passage?

1. AThe danger of living near old trees
2. BPeople helping one another in hard times
3. CWhy older people should move away
4. DThe best way to prepare for a storm

“The tide was coming in fast. The children, busy building their sandcastle, did not notice the water creeping closer and closer.” What is most likely to happen next?

1. AThe tide will go back out.
2. BThe rising water will reach the sandcastle.
3. CThey will win a sandcastle prize.
4. DThey will build a castle on the cliffs.

Passage: “Sleep helps the body repair muscles, supports memory and helps control appetite. Adults who regularly sleep too little have a higher risk of several health problems.” Which is the best title for the passage?

1. AFoods That Help You Sleep
2. BHow to Build Strong Muscles
3. CWhy Sleep Matters for Health
4. DThe Long History of the Bed

“I have been a nurse for thirty years,” the speaker said, “and I have never seen a team work as hard as this one. Still, hard work cannot replace enough staff.” What is the speaker’s main point?

1. AThe team does not work hard enough.
2. BThirty years is a long time to be a nurse.
3. CHard work is more important than the number of staff on duty.
4. DThe team works hard, but more staff are needed.

The author writes: “For many years, doctors advised long bed rest for a strained back. Later research found that staying gently active usually helps people recover sooner.” What is the author mainly showing?

1. AMedical advice can change as new evidence appears.
2. BDoctors are usually wrong about back pain.
3. CLong bed rest is still the best cure.
4. DResearch on back pain is no longer needed.