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

Clara Barton was a nurse during the American Civil War. She cared for wounded soldiers on the battlefield. Later, in 1881, she founded the American Red Cross. What did Clara Barton found?

1. AThe first nursing school in America
2. BA hospital for children in New York
3. CThe American Red Cross
4. DA medical school for women doctors

Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?

1. AThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.
2. BThey let air and water into the soil.
3. CThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.
4. DThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.

Ben woke up late. He jumped out of bed, put on his clothes and ran to the bus stop without eating. Why did Ben not eat breakfast?

1. AHe was feeling too sick to eat that morning.
2. BHe had already eaten at a friend’s house.
3. CHe was in a hurry because he woke up late.
4. DHe did not like the food in the kitchen.

“Pressure ulcers, also called bedsores, can form when a person lies in one position for too long. Nurses help prevent them by changing the patient’s position regularly.” Why do nurses change patients’ positions?

1. ATo help prevent pressure ulcers
2. BTo help patients sleep longer
3. CTo make the bed easier to clean
4. DTo check the patient’s temperature

“After weeks of practice, Mei could finally play the whole piece without looking at the music.” What does “finally” suggest?

1. AShe played it for the last time.
2. BIt took her a long time to succeed.
3. CShe learned it on the first day.
4. DShe gave up the piano after that.

“Leaves change colour in autumn because the trees stop making chlorophyll, the green pigment. As the green fades, yellow and orange pigments that were there all along become visible.” Where do the yellow and orange colours come from?

1. APigments already present in the leaves
2. BSunlight that burns the green away
3. CNew pigments made only in autumn
4. DCold night air that paints the leaves

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

“Jon shoved his hands in his pockets and kicked a stone along the path. ‘Fine,’ he muttered, ‘I didn’t want to play anyway.’” What do Jon’s words and actions suggest?

1. AHe is happy for the other players.
2. BHe is disappointed but hiding it.
3. CHe truly never wanted to play.
4. DHe is excited to go home early.