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

Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. It is a type of grass, even though some kinds grow as tall as trees. What type of plant is bamboo?

1. AA type of flower
2. BA type of tree
3. CA type of moss
4. DA type of grass

Volcanoes can be active, dormant or extinct. An active volcano has erupted recently or may erupt soon. A dormant volcano has not erupted for a long time but could erupt again. An extinct volcano is not expected to erupt again. What is a dormant volcano?

1. AOne that will never erupt again
2. BOne that is erupting at this moment
3. COne that is quiet but could erupt again
4. DOne that is found under the ocean

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

A line graph shows the number of visitors to a park each month. The line rises steadily from January to July, then falls from August to December. Which statement best describes the data?

1. AVisits peak around July and then fall towards December.
2. BVisits are the same in every month of the year.
3. CVisits are highest in January and lowest in July.
4. DVisits fall in the first half and rise in the second.

“Our hospital’s new cafeteria is the best in the region. It opened in May and serves meals from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.” Which part of the passage is an opinion?

1. AThe cafeteria closes at 7 p.m.
2. BThe cafeteria starts serving meals at 7 a.m. daily.
3. CThe cafeteria is the best in the region.
4. DThe cafeteria opened in May.

“Unlike frogs, which have smooth, moist skin, toads usually have dry, bumpy skin. Toads also tend to spend more time on land.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo argue that toads make good pets
2. BTo describe where toads lay eggs
3. CTo compare frogs and toads
4. DTo explain how frogs breathe

A safety leaflet says: “Store all medicines out of the reach of children. Keep them in their original containers so that the label and instructions stay with them.” Which practice follows BOTH pieces of advice?

1. AOriginal bottles kept in a high, locked cabinet
2. BTablets in an unlabelled jar on a high shelf
3. CTablets loose in a handbag on the floor
4. DOriginal bottles left on a low kitchen table

The author writes: “Online reviews are useful when choosing a restaurant. Still, readers should remember that people are more likely to write a review after a very good or very bad experience.” What is the author warning about?

1. AReviews may not reflect typical experiences.
2. BOnline reviews are always written by owners.
3. COnly bad experiences are written about.
4. DRestaurants should not be reviewed online.