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

Before giving blood, donors answer questions about their health and have their blood pressure and iron level checked. If the checks are normal, they donate about half a litre of blood, then rest and have a snack. What happens after the health checks are normal?

1. AThe donor goes home straight away.
2. BThe donor has the blood pressure and iron level checked again.
3. CThe donor gives about half a litre of blood.
4. DThe donor answers health questions.

An allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts to something that is usually harmless, such as pollen, dust or certain foods. Common signs include sneezing, itching and a rash. Which is given as an example of something that can cause an allergy?

1. APollen
2. BOxygen
3. CWater
4. DSunshine

A flyer reads: “Free CPR class for parents. Saturday 10 a.m. at the community centre. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.” What should people bring to the class?

1. AA water bottle
2. BA packed lunch
3. CA first-aid kit
4. DA training dummy

The clinic’s new online booking system lets patients choose appointment times at any hour. Since it was introduced, missed appointments have dropped from 12 percent to 7 percent. Which statement is supported by the passage?

1. APatients prefer calling the clinic to book.
2. BThe clinic now employs more doctors and nurses than it did before.
3. CThe system has stopped all missed appointments.
4. DFewer appointments were missed after the system was introduced.

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

1. ANot changing much
2. BRising quickly
3. CGetting harder to read
4. DToo low to measure

Glass recycling saves energy, because melting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass from sand. Glass can be recycled again and again without losing quality. Which detail supports the idea that glass recycling saves energy?

1. AMelting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass.
2. BNew glass is made from sand.
3. CGlass can be recycled again and again.
4. DGlass does not lose quality when recycled.

The author writes: “Since the town banned plastic bags, litter on the beach has fallen. Therefore, the ban is the only reason the beach is cleaner.” What is the main weakness of this argument?

1. AOther changes may also have reduced the litter.
2. BPlastic bags are not really a type of beach litter.
3. CThe author gives no date for the ban.
4. DThe author does not say who lives near the beach.

“Critics called the plan reckless, but the mayor pointed to three nearby cities where the same plan had cut traffic by a fifth.” How does the mayor support the plan?

1. ABy attacking the critics personally
2. BBy admitting that the plan is reckless
3. CBy giving examples of where the plan has worked
4. DBy promising to cancel the plan