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

The index of a health book lists: “Asthma, 12–15; Blood pressure, 44–47; Diabetes, 60–66; Flu, 81.” Where should a reader look to learn about blood pressure?

1. APages 44–47
2. BPages 60–66
3. CPage 81 near the end
4. DPages 12–15

“Ellie’s room was a mess. Clothes covered the floor, books were piled on the bed and her shoes were under the desk.” What is the main idea?

1. AEllie read in bed.
2. BEllie had many shoes.
3. CEllie had moved house.
4. DEllie’s room was untidy.

Rosa wanted to buy a new bike. She saved her pocket money for six months and also earned money by walking her neighbour’s dog. How did Rosa get money for the bike?

1. AAsking her parents to pay for it
2. BBorrowing money from her neighbour
3. CSaving pocket money and walking a dog
4. DSelling her old bike at a market

The author writes: “Some people say reading on screens is just as good as reading on paper. However, several studies suggest that readers remember long texts slightly better on paper.” What is the author’s point?

1. AScreens should never be used for reading.
2. BReading has no effect on memory at all.
3. CPeople always remember more from screens.
4. DPaper may help people remember long texts.

“The town had a problem: the only bridge over the river was too narrow for two cars. The council solved it by building a second bridge and making each one-way.” How is the passage organised?

1. AProblem and solution
2. BTime order of events
3. CCompare and contrast
4. DDescription of a place

Grace wanted a dog, but her apartment did not allow pets. She began volunteering at an animal shelter on weekends, walking and feeding the dogs. What can you infer about why Grace volunteered?

1. AShe wanted to spend time with dogs.
2. BShe was afraid of dogs.
3. CShe wanted to move to a new apartment.
4. DShe was paid to work at the shelter.

“At first, the villagers laughed at Ana’s plan to plant trees on the bare hillside. Ten years later, the forest she started prevented a landslide that would have buried the village.” What is the main theme?

1. APlanting trees is a quick way to get rich.
2. BLandslides are common in mountain villages.
3. CPatient effort can prove its worth over time.
4. DVillagers should never laugh at the plans of strangers.

The author writes: “Every new technology has met resistance. People once feared that trains would make passengers ill. Today, few people fear trains.” What is the author most likely suggesting?

1. AFears about new technology often fade over time.
2. BTrains are no longer used by many people today.
3. CPeople should be afraid of all new technology.
4. DTrains really did make many of their passengers ill.