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

The cheetah is the fastest land animal. It can reach speeds of about 100 km/h, but only for short bursts of around 30 seconds. What limits the cheetah’s top speed?

1. AIt is much heavier than other big cats.
2. BIt can only run on grass.
3. CIt can only keep it up for short bursts.
4. DIt runs only at night.

Koalas live in eastern Australia. They eat mainly the leaves of eucalyptus trees and sleep for many hours each day. What do koalas mainly eat?

1. ASmall insects and worms
2. BGrass and seeds
3. CBamboo shoots
4. DEucalyptus leaves

A sign at the hospital entrance reads: “All visitors must sign in at the front desk and wear a visitor badge at all times.” What must every visitor do?

1. ALeave their bags at the desk
2. BSign in and wear a badge
3. CCall the ward before arriving
4. DWear a mask and gloves

The river flooded after a week of heavy rain. Water covered the main road, so the town closed it and set up a detour through the hills. What caused the town to close the main road?

1. AA traffic accident on the detour
2. BRepairs being made in the hills
3. CSnow falling during the week
4. DFlood water covering the main road

Octopuses can change the colour and texture of their skin in less than a second. They use this ability to hide from predators and to sneak up on prey. What are two reasons octopuses change colour?

1. ATo hide from predators and to sneak up on prey
2. BTo show they are angry and to sleep
3. CTo signal danger to others and to clean their skin
4. DTo attract mates and to keep warm

“Tomás has worked as a paramedic for ten years. He says the hardest part of the job is not the long hours but telling families bad news.” What does Tomás find hardest about his job?

1. ALearning new medical skills
2. BWorking long hours
3. CDriving the ambulance at night
4. DGiving bad news to families

“The forest was eerily quiet. No birds sang, and the usual rustle of small animals had stopped. Then, far off, came a low rumble of thunder.” What mood does the author create?

1. ACheerful and lively
2. BTense and uneasy
3. CSilly and playful
4. DSad and hopeless

The author writes: “In a survey, 80% of patients said they were satisfied with the clinic. However, only 10% of patients returned the survey.” What is the author suggesting?

1. AThe result may not represent all patients.
2. BMost patients were unhappy with the clinic.
3. CThe 80% figure must be a typing error.
4. DThe clinic sent too many surveys.