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

Tomás wanted to grow tomatoes. First, he planted the seeds in small pots indoors. When the plants were 15 cm tall, he moved them outside into the garden. Finally, he tied the stems to sticks so they would not fall over. What did Tomás do first?

1. AHe bought young tomato plants at a garden market.
2. BHe planted seeds in small pots indoors.
3. CHe moved the plants into the garden.
4. DHe tied the stems to sticks.

The tides in the ocean rise and fall mainly because of the pull of the moon’s gravity on Earth’s water. What mainly causes the tides?

1. AHeat from the sun on the water
2. BRivers flowing into the sea
3. CThe pull of the moon’s gravity
4. DStrong winds over the ocean

Sloths are very slow animals that live in the rainforests of Central and South America. They spend most of their lives hanging upside down in trees and rarely come down to the ground. Where do sloths spend most of their lives?

1. AHanging in trees
2. BWalking on the forest floor
3. CDigging underground
4. DSwimming in rivers

Coral reefs cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, yet they are home to about a quarter of all marine species. Warmer water can cause corals to lose the algae that feed them, a process called bleaching. What does the word “yet” signal in the first sentence?

1. AA sequence of events in the life of a coral
2. BA cause-and-effect link between warmer water and coral bleaching
3. CAn example of a species that lives on a reef
4. DA contrast between the reefs’ small area and their many species

“The tide was coming in fast. The children, busy building their sandcastle, did not notice the water creeping closer and closer.” What is most likely to happen next?

1. AThe tide will go back out.
2. BThey will win a sandcastle prize.
3. CThe rising water will reach the sandcastle.
4. DThey will build a castle on the cliffs.

“After the storm, the town came together. Neighbours cleared fallen trees, shared food and checked on elderly residents.” What is the main theme of the passage?

1. AThe best way to prepare for a storm
2. BThe danger of living near old trees
3. CWhy older people should move away
4. DPeople helping one another in hard times

“The writer describes the old city as ‘a maze of narrow streets where every corner hides a surprise’.” What does this description suggest about the city?

1. AIt is boring, with nothing to see.
2. BIt is dangerous and best avoided by visitors.
3. CIt is confusing but full of interest.
4. DIt is modern, wide and well planned.

“The new manager listened to every complaint, thanked staff for raising them and posted a list of changes the following week.” What can be inferred about the manager?

1. AThe manager ignores what staff have to say.
2. BThe manager posted the list without listening.
3. CThe manager wants to replace all the staff.
4. DThe manager takes staff concerns seriously.