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

An ambulance siren sounds higher as it comes towards you and lower as it moves away. This change in sound is called the Doppler effect. What is the Doppler effect, according to the passage?

1. AThe change in a sound as its source moves
2. BThe speed at which an ambulance can travel
3. CThe loudness of an ambulance siren at night
4. DThe echo of a sound off tall buildings

Sea turtles lay their eggs on sandy beaches. The mother digs a hole, lays the eggs and covers them with sand. About two months later, the baby turtles hatch and crawl to the sea. Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?

1. AIn holes they dig on sandy beaches
2. BOn floating seaweed in the sea
3. CIn nests high up in trees
4. DUnder rocks on the ocean floor

A recipe card says: “Serves 4. You will need 2 cups of rice, 1 onion and 3 cups of water.” How many people does the recipe serve?

1. A4
2. B2
3. C3
4. D1

“The city council voted to build a new library. Construction will begin in March and should take about eighteen months.” If construction begins in March this year, about when should it finish?

1. AIn March of next year
2. BIn March two years from now
3. CIn September of next year
4. DIn September this year

“The children had been told not to touch the cake. When their mother came back, there was a finger-shaped hole in the icing and chocolate on Tom’s chin.” What can you infer?

1. ATom does not like chocolate.
2. BThe cake was not finished.
3. CThe mother made a mistake.
4. DTom had tasted the cake.

“The bridge was closed for repairs. As a result, drivers had to take a longer route into the city.” What relationship does “As a result” show?

1. ACause and effect
2. BContrast
3. CComparison
4. DTime order or sequence

Passage A: “The museum should be free so everyone can enjoy it.” Passage B: “If the museum is free, it may not have money to care for its collection.” What concern does Passage B raise?

1. AThe museum’s opening hours on Sundays
2. BThe quality of the museum’s café
3. CFunding for upkeep of the collection
4. DToo many visitors breaking the rules

“Kim read the email twice, set her phone down and stared out of the window. Then she picked up the phone again and began to type a long reply, deleting each sentence before she finished it.” What is Kim most likely feeling?

1. ADelighted by the news
2. BUnsure how to respond
3. CBored by the email
4. DToo tired to read it