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

Camels can go for many days without drinking. When they do find water, they can drink a very large amount in a short time. Their hump stores fat, not water. What does a camel’s hump store?

1. AFat
2. BAir
3. CMilk
4. DWater

We blink many times every minute. Blinking spreads tears across the eye, which keeps it moist and washes away dust. Why do we blink?

1. ATo keep the eyes moist and clean
2. BTo stop us from falling asleep during the day
3. CTo make our eyes stronger
4. DTo help us see colours better

“I can’t believe they cancelled the concert again,” Mia sighed, throwing the tickets on the table. “That’s the third time this year.” What is Mia’s tone?

1. AFrustrated
2. BHopeful and calm
3. CAmused
4. DGrateful

“The pharmacist asked Mrs. Kim whether she took any other medicines, including vitamins and herbal products, before giving her the new prescription.” Why did the pharmacist most likely ask this?

1. ATo decide the colour of the medicine label
2. BTo find out her date of birth
3. CTo check for possible interactions
4. DTo sell her more vitamins

“After the long drought, the first rain fell. Farmers stood in their fields with their faces turned up to the sky.” How do the farmers most likely feel?

1. AAfraid of the storm
2. BBored
3. CAngry
4. DRelieved

A notice says: “From 1 June, the clinic will no longer accept cash. Payment by card or phone only.” A patient arrives on 3 June with only cash. What is most likely to happen?

1. AThe patient will not be able to pay with cash.
2. BThe patient will pay cash as usual.
3. CThe patient will get a cash discount.
4. DThe patient will be refused treatment by law.

Some scientists argue that the dinosaurs died out because a huge asteroid struck Earth. Others point to massive volcanic eruptions that changed the climate. Many now think both events played a part. Which statement best describes the passage?

1. AIt argues that the dinosaurs never existed.
2. BIt presents competing explanations and a combined view.
3. CIt proves that only the asteroid caused the extinction.
4. DIt describes the daily life of the dinosaurs.