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

The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. It stretches across much of northern Africa. Very little rain falls there, and daytime temperatures can be extremely high. Where is the Sahara?

1. AIn southern Asia
2. BIn South America
3. CIn northern Europe
4. DIn northern Africa

The first step in treating a minor burn is to cool it under cool running water for about 20 minutes. Do not use ice, which can damage the skin further. What should you NOT use on a minor burn?

1. ACool water
2. BA clean cloth
3. CIce
4. DRunning water

Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?

1. AThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.
2. BThey let air and water into the soil.
3. CThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.
4. DThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.

“Unlike the noisy city where she grew up, the village was so quiet that Maya could hear the stream from her bedroom.” What contrast does the author draw?

1. ABetween early morning and late evening
2. BBetween city noise and village quiet
3. CBetween Maya and her bedroom
4. DBetween the stream and the river

“The lungs contain millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli. Here, oxygen passes into the blood, and carbon dioxide passes out to be breathed away.” What happens in the alveoli?

1. ABlood cells are made from bone marrow.
2. BFood is broken down into nutrients.
3. CAir is warmed before reaching the nose.
4. DOxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.

Some birds, such as Arctic terns, migrate thousands of kilometres every year. Scientists think birds find their way using the sun, the stars and Earth’s magnetic field. Which word best describes the scientists’ explanation?

1. AUncertain
2. BHumorous
3. CProven
4. DUnimportant

A study compares two groups of patients after knee surgery. Group A did physiotherapy three times a week; Group B did it once a week. After two months, Group A could walk farther. The groups were similar in age and health at the start. Why does it matter that the groups were similar at the start?

1. AIt makes physiotherapy the more likely cause.
2. BIt proves that age has no effect on recovery.
3. CIt shows that once a week is the best amount.
4. DIt means that Group B did not have surgery.

The following sentences are out of order. (1) The water then soaks into the ground or runs into rivers. (2) Water vapour cools and condenses into clouds. (3) The sun heats water, which evaporates. (4) Water falls as rain or snow. What is the correct order?

1. A2, 3, 1, 4
2. B3, 4, 2, 1
3. C3, 2, 4, 1
4. D1, 2, 3, 4