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

A school lunch menu shows: Monday – pasta; Tuesday – tacos; Wednesday – soup and salad; Thursday – fish; Friday – pizza. On which day is fish served?

1. AMonday
2. BFriday
3. CTuesday
4. DThursday

A map has a scale that shows 1 centimetre = 2 kilometres. Two towns are 3 centimetres apart on the map. How far apart are the towns in real life?

1. A2 kilometres
2. B5 kilometres
3. C6 kilometres
4. D3 kilometres

When a hedgehog is frightened, it rolls into a tight ball. Its sharp spines then stick out in all directions, protecting its soft belly. What does a hedgehog do when it is frightened?

1. AIt runs into water.
2. BIt calls loudly.
3. CIt rolls into a ball.
4. DIt climbs a tree.

In the sentence “The medicine may cause drowsiness, so do not drive after taking it,” what does “drowsiness” mean?

1. AItchy skin
2. BDizziness
3. CSleepiness
4. DHunger

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. AProven
2. BUncertain
3. CUnimportant
4. DHumorous

“Scientists classify a tomato as a fruit because it develops from a flower and contains seeds. In cooking, however, it is usually treated as a vegetable.” What does the passage explain?

1. AWhy a tomato can be called both a fruit and a vegetable
2. BHow to grow tomatoes from seeds
3. CHow cooks remove the seeds from tomatoes
4. DWhy tomatoes are healthier than other fruits

“The writer describes the old city as ‘a maze of narrow streets where every corner hides a surprise’.” What does this description suggest about the city?

1. AIt is confusing but full of interest.
2. BIt is boring, with nothing to see.
3. CIt is dangerous and best avoided by visitors.
4. DIt is modern, wide and well planned.

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. AOnline reviews are always written by owners.
2. BRestaurants should not be reviewed online.
3. COnly bad experiences are written about.
4. DReviews may not reflect typical experiences.