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

Last winter our town opened a new indoor pool. Since then, the number of children taking swimming lessons has doubled. What happened after the pool opened?

1. ATwice as many children took swimming lessons.
2. BSwimming lessons became more expensive than before.
3. CThe town closed its outdoor pool.
4. DFewer adults went swimming.

When a hedgehog is frightened, it rolls into a tight ball. Its sharp spines then stick out in all directions, protecting its soft belly. What does a hedgehog do when it is frightened?

1. AIt rolls into a ball.
2. BIt calls loudly.
3. CIt climbs a tree.
4. DIt runs into water.

Ants live in large groups called colonies. Each colony has a queen, whose main job is to lay eggs. Worker ants find food, care for the young and protect the nest. What is the queen ant’s main job?

1. ACaring for the young ants
2. BLaying eggs
3. CFinding food for the colony
4. DProtecting the nest from enemies

A label on a cleaning spray reads: “Use in a well-ventilated area. Do not mix with bleach. Keep away from children.” Which action follows the label?

1. AMixing the spray with bleach for extra power
2. BOpening a window while using the spray
3. CUsing it in a small closed cupboard
4. DLeaving it on a low shelf in the playroom

“Ms. Brown reminded the class that the library books were due back on Monday. On Monday morning, half the class arrived without their books.” What can be concluded?

1. AMs. Brown forgot to tell the class.
2. BSome students forgot the reminder.
3. CAll the books were returned early.
4. DThe library was closed on Monday.

“Most deserts are hot, but not all. Antarctica is considered a desert because it receives very little precipitation, even though it is covered in ice.” What makes a place a desert, according to the passage?

1. AA covering of sand
2. BVery high temperatures
3. CA complete lack of animals
4. DVery little precipitation

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

A table described in a report shows the number of flu cases at a clinic: October 12, November 30, December 54, January 41. Which statement does the data support?

1. ACases were the same in November and January.
2. BCases increased every month from October to January.
3. CCases peaked in December and then decreased.
4. DJanuary had the most cases.