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

“Please do not feed the ducks bread,” says a sign by the pond. “Bread can make them ill. Use the duck food sold at the kiosk instead.” What does the sign suggest instead of bread?

1. ALeftover rice from home
2. BFresh fruit
3. CSeeds from the garden
4. DDuck food from the kiosk

A recipe card says: “Serves 4. You will need 2 cups of rice, 1 onion and 3 cups of water.” How many people does the recipe serve?

1. A2
2. B3
3. C4
4. D1

“Kevin is the tallest boy in the class. He often helps the teacher reach things on the top shelf.” Why does Kevin often help the teacher?

1. AHe is the teacher’s son.
2. BHe is tall enough to reach high shelves.
3. CHe wants to sit near the shelf.
4. DHe is the oldest boy in the class.

“The city council voted to build a new library. Construction will begin in March and should take about eighteen months.” If construction begins in March this year, about when should it finish?

1. AIn September this year
2. BIn March two years from now
3. CIn March of next year
4. DIn September of next year

The author writes: “Every student should learn basic first aid. A few simple skills, such as how to help someone who is choking, can save a life.” What is the author’s purpose?

1. ATo describe the history of first aid training
2. BTo entertain readers with a story about choking
3. CTo persuade readers that students should learn first aid
4. DTo explain how to treat a broken bone

“Although the hiking trail was steep and rocky, the view from the top made the climb worthwhile.” What does the author suggest?

1. AThe hikers decided not to reach the top.
2. BThe trail was easy and flat all the way.
3. CThe view was worth the difficult climb.
4. DThe view was disappointing after the climb.

“The village had relied on fishing for centuries. When the fish stocks collapsed, young people moved to the cities, the school closed, and only the old harbour remained busy with memories.” What is the tone of the passage?

1. AFunny and light-hearted
2. BSad and reflective
3. CCheerful and excited
4. DAngry and accusing

Visiting rules: “Children under 14 may visit only with an adult. No more than 2 visitors at the bedside. Visiting ends at 8 p.m.” A mother and her 12-year-old and 15-year-old children want to visit together at 7 p.m. Which rule would they break?

1. AThe rule that visiting ends at 8 p.m.
2. BThey would not break any rule
3. CThe limit of 2 visitors at the bedside
4. DThe rule about children under 14