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

Drinking enough water helps the body control its temperature. Water also carries nutrients to cells and removes waste through the kidneys. Many adults need about two litres of fluid a day, and more in hot weather. According to the passage, how does water help remove waste?

1. ABy lowering the temperature of the cells
2. BBy carrying nutrients to cells
3. CThrough the kidneys
4. DThrough the skin only

The first Olympic Games were held in ancient Greece, in a place called Olympia. The modern Olympic Games began in 1896 in Athens. Where were the first modern Olympic Games held?

1. AAthens
2. BRome
3. COlympia
4. DParis

A school notice reads: “The swimming pool will be closed next week for cleaning. PE lessons will take place in the sports hall instead.” Where will PE lessons take place next week?

1. AIn the swimming pool
2. BIn the classrooms
3. CIn the sports hall
4. DOn the school field

Some people think that a cold is caused by being out in cold weather. Colds are actually caused by viruses. People may catch more colds in winter because they spend more time indoors, close to others. According to the passage, why might colds be more common in winter?

1. ACold weather itself causes the virus to grow.
2. BPeople spend more time indoors near others.
3. CPeople drink less water in the winter months.
4. DViruses cannot survive in warm weather at all.

An advertisement says: “Everyone is switching to SparkleSmile toothpaste. Don’t be the only one left behind!” Which technique is the advertisement using?

1. AQuoting a dentist’s expert advice
2. BUrging people to follow the crowd
3. CComparing the price with other toothpastes
4. DDescribing the ingredients in detail

“Despite his fear of heights, Leo climbed the tall ladder to rescue the kitten stuck on the roof.” What does this show about Leo?

1. AHe was brave enough to face his fear.
2. BHe wanted to fix the broken roof.
3. CHe was annoyed by the noisy kitten on the roof.
4. DHe was not afraid of heights at all.

The following sentences are out of order. (1) The water then soaks into the ground or runs into rivers. (2) Water vapour cools and condenses into clouds. (3) The sun heats water, which evaporates. (4) Water falls as rain or snow. What is the correct order?

1. A3, 2, 4, 1
2. B3, 4, 2, 1
3. C2, 3, 1, 4
4. D1, 2, 3, 4

The author writes: “A balanced breakfast improves concentration, and most of our pupils who skip breakfast struggle in morning lessons. The school should therefore offer a free breakfast club.” Which statement, if true, would most weaken this argument?

1. AMorning lessons begin at nine o’clock.
2. BSome teachers also skip breakfast at home.
3. CBreakfast foods are already sold in many local shops.
4. DPupils who skip breakfast would not attend a club.