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

Some plants, like the cactus, store water in their thick stems. This helps them survive in deserts, where rain may not fall for months. How do cactus plants survive in the desert?

1. AThey store water in their thick stems.
2. BThey need rain every day.
3. CThey grow only near rivers.
4. DThey lose their thick stems in the hot summer.

Jellyfish have lived in the oceans for millions of years. They have no brain, no heart and no bones. Their bodies are mostly water. What are jellyfish bodies mostly made of?

1. ABone
2. BShell
3. CWater
4. DMuscle

Nina had a sore throat and a runny nose. She stayed home from work, drank warm tea and rested on the sofa all day. What did Nina do because she was ill?

1. AShe went for a long run.
2. BShe went to work early.
3. CShe visited a friend.
4. DShe stayed home and rested.

“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. BRelieved
3. CBored
4. DAngry

Discharge instructions: “Keep the dressing dry for 48 hours. After that, you may shower, but do not soak the wound in a bath until the stitches are removed.” On day 3, what may the patient do?

1. ATake a shower
2. BSoak in a bath
3. CRemove the stitches
4. DSwim in a pool

“The old lighthouse keeper climbed the 120 steps every evening to light the lamp, even when his knees ached, because ships depended on him.” What motivates the lighthouse keeper?

1. AA fear of being alone at night
2. BA wish to exercise his knees
3. CA plan to sell the lighthouse
4. DA sense of duty to the ships

“I have taught for 25 years,” the principal said. “I have seen many fashions come and go. But I have never seen a fashion that improved learning as much as a good night’s sleep.” What is the principal’s main point?

1. ATeachers should follow every new fashion.
2. BStudents should stay up late at night to study more.
3. CSleep matters more than passing education trends.
4. DEducation never changes over 25 years.

A table shows hours of sleep and test scores for four students: Ali 5 h, 62%; Ben 6 h, 70%; Cara 8 h, 85%; Dev 9 h, 83%. Which statement is best supported?

1. ANine hours of sleep always gives the top score.
2. BSleep has no connection at all with test scores.
3. CHere, more sleep was mostly linked to higher scores.
4. DBen scored higher than Cara because he slept less.