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

Seahorses are unusual fish. The female lays her eggs in a pouch on the male’s belly, and the male carries them until they hatch. Which seahorse carries the eggs until they hatch?

1. AThe female
2. BBoth parents in turn
3. CNeither parent
4. DThe male

A gym rule reads: “Wipe down each machine after use. Return weights to the rack.” What should a member do after using a machine?

1. AWipe it down
2. BMove it to the rack
3. CReport it to staff
4. DUnplug it

An ambulance siren sounds higher as it comes towards you and lower as it moves away. This change in sound is called the Doppler effect. What is the Doppler effect, according to the passage?

1. AThe change in a sound as its source moves
2. BThe echo of a sound off tall buildings
3. CThe speed at which an ambulance can travel
4. DThe loudness of an ambulance siren at night

“The warranty covers repairs for two years from the date of purchase. It does not cover damage caused by dropping the device or by water.” Which repair would the warranty cover?

1. AA fault first appearing after three years
2. BWater damage after the phone fell in a pool
3. CA cracked screen after the phone was dropped
4. DA fault that appears after one year of normal use

“City Park has a lake, tennis courts and a café. River Park has walking trails and a lake but no café.” What do both parks have?

1. AA café
2. BWalking trails
3. CA lake
4. DTennis courts

A notice says: “The water will be turned off in Building C from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday for pipe repairs. Please store some water in advance.” What does the notice suggest residents should do?

1. AKeep some water ready before Thursday morning.
2. BRepair the pipes in their own apartments.
3. CLeave Building C and stay away for the whole of Thursday.
4. DUse only bottled water until Friday night.

“Maya had moved schools four times in six years. On her first day at the new school, she didn’t unpack her locker. ‘No point,’ she told herself.” Why most likely did Maya not unpack?

1. AShe had forgotten to bring her things.
2. BShe disliked the locker’s colour.
3. CShe planned to share a locker.
4. DShe expected to move again before long.

“The new treatment is promising,” the researcher said, “but our trial included only 40 patients, all of them under 50. We cannot yet say whether it works for older adults.” What can you infer about the researcher’s view?

1. AMore research is needed before wider use.
2. BThe treatment does not work at all.
3. CThe treatment should be given to everyone now.
4. DOlder adults should never receive the treatment.