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

Laughter has health benefits. It can lower stress, relax the muscles and may even help the immune system. Which benefit of laughter is mentioned in the passage?

1. AIt replaces exercise.
2. BIt cures infections.
3. CIt can lower stress.
4. DIt improves eyesight.

“Kevin is the tallest boy in the class. He often helps the teacher reach things on the top shelf.” Why does Kevin often help the teacher?

1. AHe wants to sit near the shelf.
2. BHe is tall enough to reach high shelves.
3. CHe is the teacher’s son.
4. DHe is the oldest boy in the class.

“Pedro opened the fridge, but it was empty except for a bottle of ketchup. He sighed and picked up his car keys.” What is Pedro most likely going to do?

1. AClean the fridge
2. BGo to buy food
3. CMake a big dinner
4. DGo to sleep

“I watched as Mrs. Grey slowly climbed the steps, stopping on each one to catch her breath. ‘She’s getting older,’ I thought sadly.” From which point of view is the story told?

1. AThird person, through Mrs. Grey’s thoughts
2. BFirst person, by a narrator who observes
3. CSecond person, addressing the reader
4. DFirst person, by Mrs. Grey herself

Wetlands such as marshes and swamps act like natural sponges. They soak up rainwater and release it slowly, which reduces flooding downstream. They also filter pollution from the water. Which sentence best summarises the passage?

1. AWetlands reduce flooding and clean water.
2. BSwamps are more useful than marshes.
3. CWetlands are found only near the ocean.
4. DWetlands cause flooding after heavy rain.

“Water covers about 71 percent of Earth’s surface. Most of that water is salt water in the oceans. Only a small share is fresh water, and much of it is frozen in ice caps and glaciers.” What can you conclude from the passage?

1. AWater covers less than half of Earth’s surface.
2. BMost of Earth’s water is fresh and easy to drink.
3. CIce caps hold most of the salt water on Earth.
4. DFresh liquid water is only a small part of Earth’s water.

“The children’s hospital opened a play room. Since then, nurses report that children are calmer before procedures and need fewer extra staff to help hold them still.” What can be inferred about the play room?

1. AIt is open only to children who are not ill.
2. BIt has replaced medical procedures.
3. CIt may help reduce children’s fear before procedures.
4. DIt has made the nurses less busy than before.

“The surgeon, who had performed the operation hundreds of times, still reviewed every step the night before.” What does this detail reveal about the surgeon?

1. AThe surgeon now finds this operation dull and boring.
2. BThe surgeon has forgotten how to operate.
3. CThe surgeon is new and unsure of the procedure.
4. DThe surgeon is careful despite great experience.