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

The Great Wall of China is not a single wall. It is a series of walls built over many centuries by different rulers to protect against invasions. Why was the Great Wall built?

1. ATo store grain for winter
2. BTo create a road for trade only
3. CTo mark the edge of a farm
4. DTo protect against invasions

“Lucas tiptoed past his sleeping baby sister so he would not wake her.” Why did Lucas tiptoe?

1. ABecause the floor was wet
2. BTo surprise his parents
3. CBecause his feet were sore
4. DTo avoid waking his sister

Sea turtles lay their eggs on sandy beaches. The mother digs a hole, lays the eggs and covers them with sand. About two months later, the baby turtles hatch and crawl to the sea. Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?

1. AIn nests high up in trees
2. BOn floating seaweed in the sea
3. CUnder rocks on the ocean floor
4. DIn holes they dig on sandy beaches

“The hospital will introduce a new uniform colour system. Nurses will wear navy, physiotherapists green and healthcare assistants light blue. This will help patients know who is caring for them.” What is the purpose of the new system?

1. ATo help patients identify staff roles
2. BTo make staff look more modern and smart
3. CTo reduce the number of nurses
4. DTo make uniforms cheaper to buy

“The patient’s blood pressure was stable throughout the night, with every reading close to the one before.” What does “stable” mean here?

1. AToo low to measure
2. BRising quickly
3. CNot changing much
4. DGetting harder to read

“When the fire alarm sounded, the teacher calmly led the children down the stairs, counted them at the meeting point and reported that everyone was safe.” Which word best describes the teacher’s actions?

1. APanicked
2. BCareless
3. CConfused and lost
4. DOrganised

The author writes: “Online shopping is convenient, but it has hidden costs. Small local shops close, high streets empty and delivery vans add to traffic.” Which statement best describes the author’s view?

1. ALocal shops are always cheaper than any online stores.
2. BOnline shopping should be banned in every town.
3. COnline shopping has drawbacks that are easy to miss.
4. DOnline shopping is not convenient for anyone.

The author writes: “Online reviews are useful when choosing a restaurant. Still, readers should remember that people are more likely to write a review after a very good or very bad experience.” What is the author warning about?

1. AReviews may not reflect typical experiences.
2. BRestaurants should not be reviewed online.
3. COnly bad experiences are written about.
4. DOnline reviews are always written by owners.