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

Our skin makes vitamin D when it is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D helps the body take in calcium, which keeps bones strong. What does vitamin D help the body do?

1. AFight off colds
2. BTake in calcium
3. CGrow more hair
4. DDigest sugar

Sam’s note to his roommate said: “Gone to the gym. Back at 6. Please take the chicken out of the freezer.” What does Sam want his roommate to do?

1. ABuy more chicken at the shop
2. BMeet him at the gym at 6 for a workout
3. CCook dinner before he returns
4. DTake the chicken out of the freezer

The table of contents of a first-aid book lists: Chapter 1 Cuts and Scrapes, page 3; Chapter 2 Burns, page 15; Chapter 3 Broken Bones, page 27; Chapter 4 Choking, page 40. On which page does the chapter about burns begin?

1. APage 15
2. BPage 27
3. CPage 3
4. DPage 40

Instructions for a blood pressure monitor: “Sit quietly for five minutes. Rest your arm on a table at heart level. Do not talk during the reading.” Which action would go against these instructions?

1. ASitting quietly for five minutes beforehand
2. BKeeping completely still and silent during the reading
3. CResting the arm on a table at heart level
4. DChatting with a friend while the cuff inflates

“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. BDriving the ambulance at night
3. CGiving bad news to families
4. DWorking long hours

Paragraph: “Kiwi birds live in New Zealand. They cannot fly, even though they have small wings. Their soft feathers look more like hair. Many people enjoy hiking in New Zealand’s mountains. Kiwis come out at night to find food.” Which sentence does NOT belong in the paragraph?

1. AThey cannot fly, even though they have small wings.
2. BTheir soft feathers look more like hair.
3. CMany people enjoy hiking in New Zealand’s mountains.
4. DKiwis come out at night to find food.

“Emma had practised her speech for weeks. When she stood before the crowd, her hands trembled, but her voice came out clear and strong.” Which statement best describes Emma at that moment?

1. AAngry at the crowd for watching her so closely
2. BUnprepared and unsure of her words
3. CNervous inside but still able to speak well
4. DCalm and completely without fear

A clinic policy reads: “Patients more than 15 minutes late may be asked to rebook. Patients who call ahead to say they are running late will be seen if time allows.” A patient arrives 20 minutes late without calling. What is most likely to happen?

1. AThe patient must pay a fine before leaving.
2. BThe patient’s next visit will be cancelled.
3. CThe patient will be seen immediately.
4. DThe patient may be asked to book another time.