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

Plants make their own food through photosynthesis. They use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide from the air to make sugar, and they give off oxygen. What gas do plants give off during photosynthesis?

1. AOxygen
2. BCarbon dioxide
3. CWater vapour only
4. DNitrogen

Before giving blood, donors answer questions about their health and have their blood pressure and iron level checked. If the checks are normal, they donate about half a litre of blood, then rest and have a snack. What happens after the health checks are normal?

1. AThe donor goes home straight away.
2. BThe donor answers health questions.
3. CThe donor gives about half a litre of blood.
4. DThe donor has the blood pressure and iron level checked again.

The index of a health book lists: “Asthma, 12–15; Blood pressure, 44–47; Diabetes, 60–66; Flu, 81.” Where should a reader look to learn about blood pressure?

1. APages 60–66
2. BPages 12–15
3. CPages 44–47
4. DPage 81 near the end

A clinic newsletter states: “Starting next month, patients can request repeat prescriptions online. Requests will be ready to collect within two working days.” If a patient submits a request online on Monday, when is the prescription most likely ready?

1. ABy Wednesday
2. BNext month
3. CThe following Monday
4. DLater the same day

The clinic’s new online booking system lets patients choose appointment times at any hour. Since it was introduced, missed appointments have dropped from 12 percent to 7 percent. Which statement is supported by the passage?

1. AThe clinic now employs more doctors and nurses than it did before.
2. BThe system has stopped all missed appointments.
3. CPatients prefer calling the clinic to book.
4. DFewer appointments were missed after the system was introduced.

“Unlike frogs, which have smooth, moist skin, toads usually have dry, bumpy skin. Toads also tend to spend more time on land.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo argue that toads make good pets
2. BTo compare frogs and toads
3. CTo describe where toads lay eggs
4. DTo explain how frogs breathe

“The guide warned us to stay on the path. Ignoring her, Max climbed onto the rocks for a photo. A moment later, a wave crashed over him.” What lesson does the passage most likely teach?

1. AGuides are often wrong about the sea.
2. BTaking photos is a waste of time.
3. CIgnoring safety warnings can be dangerous.
4. DRocks are the best place for photos.

The author writes: “Some readers may find these figures alarming. Over the past decade, the number of nurses aged over 55 has doubled, while the number entering the profession has stayed flat.” What problem is the author most likely pointing to?

1. AToo many young people becoming nurses at the same time
2. BA decrease in the number of hospitals
3. CNurses working too few hours each week
4. DA possible future shortage of nurses as many retire