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

“Kevin is the tallest boy in the class. He often helps the teacher reach things on the top shelf.” Why does Kevin often help the teacher?

1. AHe is the oldest boy in the class.
2. BHe is the teacher’s son.
3. CHe wants to sit near the shelf.
4. DHe is tall enough to reach high shelves.

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. BWater
3. CAir
4. DMilk

The seasons change because Earth is tilted. As Earth travels around the sun, first one half and then the other half leans towards the sun and gets more direct sunlight. Why do the seasons change?

1. AClouds cover Earth for half of each year.
2. BEarth is tilted as it moves around the sun.
3. CThe moon blocks the sun in winter.
4. DThe sun gets hotter and colder each year.

Wetlands such as marshes and swamps act like natural sponges. They soak up rainwater and release it slowly, which reduces flooding downstream. They also filter pollution from the water. Which sentence best summarises the passage?

1. AWetlands are found only near the ocean.
2. BSwamps are more useful than marshes.
3. CWetlands reduce flooding and clean water.
4. DWetlands cause flooding after heavy rain.

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. It helps glucose move from the blood into cells, where it is used for energy. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas makes little or no insulin. What would most likely happen to blood glucose in untreated type 1 diabetes?

1. AIt would stay normal, because insulin is not needed for glucose.
2. BIt would rise, because less glucose can enter the cells.
3. CIt would fall, because the cells use more glucose.
4. DIt would turn into insulin in the pancreas.

A recipe states: “For a softer cookie, bake for 8 minutes. For a crisper cookie, bake for 11 minutes.” What can you infer?

1. ACrisper cookies need more sugar.
2. BThe cookies must always bake for 8 minutes.
3. CSofter cookies need a hotter oven.
4. DLonger baking makes the cookies crisper.

The author writes: “Students who eat lunch with friends are happier at school. Therefore, schools should give students more time for lunch.” Which unstated assumption does the argument depend on?

1. AMore lunch time would lead to more eating with friends.
2. BTeachers prefer to eat lunch in their classrooms.
3. CHappier students always get the highest grades.
4. DStudents do not like the food that is served in the school cafeteria.

The author writes: “Since the city put up speed cameras, the number of crashes has fallen. The cameras also earned the city a lot of money in fines. Critics say this proves the cameras are only about money.” Why is the critics’ conclusion weak?

1. ACrashes increased after the cameras went up.
2. BEarning money does not rule out improving safety.
3. CThe critics do not live in the city.
4. DThe cameras did not collect any money at all.