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

“Sara loves to read. For example, she finishes two or three books every week.” What does the phrase “For example” show?

1. AAn example supporting the first sentence follows.
2. BThe writer is about to end the story here.
3. CA different opinion is about to be given.
4. DThe second sentence disagrees with the first.

The word “volcano” comes from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. A volcano is an opening in Earth’s crust through which melted rock, ash and gases escape. Where does the word “volcano” come from?

1. AThe name of a Roman god of fire
2. BA scientist who studied ash
3. CThe name of a mountain in Greece
4. DA word for melted rock

A cereal box reads: “Contains wheat and milk. May contain traces of nuts.” Which ingredient does the box say it contains?

1. ASoya
2. BShellfish
3. CWheat
4. DEggs

In 1928 Alexander Fleming returned from holiday and noticed that mould had grown on one of his bacteria dishes. Around the mould, the bacteria had died. This led to the discovery of penicillin. What led Fleming to discover penicillin?

1. AHe tested many chemicals on bacteria in 1928.
2. BHe was trying to grow mould on purpose.
3. CHe found penicillin in a book while on holiday.
4. DHe noticed that bacteria near a mould had died.

“The word ‘biology’ comes from two Greek words: ‘bios’, meaning life, and ‘logos’, meaning study.” What does “biology” mean, according to the passage?

1. AThe study of life
2. BThe study of stars
3. CThe study of numbers
4. DThe study of rocks

“Mary Seacole was a Jamaican-born nurse who travelled to the Crimean War at her own expense. There she ran a hotel near the battlefield where she cared for sick and injured soldiers.” What does “at her own expense” mean?

1. AShe paid the costs of the trip herself.
2. BShe went against her family’s wishes.
3. CShe was paid by the army to go.
4. DShe travelled there in great danger.

The author writes: “I have walked to work for twenty years, rain or shine. I have never once needed a car, so no one in this city needs one.” What is the main weakness?

1. AWalking to work is impossible in the rain.
2. BOne person’s situation may not fit everyone.
3. CTwenty years is too short to judge the city.
4. DThe author owns a car but does not use it.

“The pain reliever starts working within 30 minutes. Its effects last about 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.” A patient takes the first dose at 8 a.m. If the patient takes each next dose only when the previous one wears off, at what time would the third dose be taken?

1. A4 p.m.
2. B2 p.m.
3. C6 p.m.
4. D8 p.m.