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

A weather report says: “Today will be cloudy in the morning with sunshine in the afternoon. Tonight, expect light rain.” When is rain expected?

1. AThis afternoon
2. BTonight
3. CThis morning
4. DAll day long

“The sun was setting over the desert, and the camels rested near a small pool of water surrounded by palm trees.” What is the setting of this sentence?

1. AA desert in the evening
2. BA beach at midday
3. CA forest at sunrise
4. DA snowy mountain at night

Starfish, also called sea stars, live in the ocean. If a starfish loses an arm, it can often grow a new one over time. What can a starfish often do if it loses an arm?

1. AGrow a new one
2. BSwim much faster
3. CLive on dry land
4. DChange its colour

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

1. AThe cookies must always bake for 8 minutes.
2. BSofter cookies need a hotter oven.
3. CCrisper cookies need more sugar.
4. DLonger baking makes the cookies crisper.

“I can’t believe they cancelled the concert again,” Mia sighed, throwing the tickets on the table. “That’s the third time this year.” What is Mia’s tone?

1. AAmused
2. BGrateful
3. CHopeful and calm
4. DFrustrated

“Jamal’s grandmother taught him to cook her famous stew. Now, every winter, Jamal makes it for his own children and tells them stories about her.” What is the main theme?

1. ACooking is a difficult skill.
2. BFamily traditions are passed down.
3. CStews are best eaten in the summer months.
4. DChildren dislike winter food.

The author writes: “A famous actor says she uses Glow cream every day, so it must be good for your skin.” Why is this weak evidence?

1. AThe actor did not say how often she used it.
2. BActors never use skin cream.
3. CSkin cream can only be sold by doctors.
4. DFame is not expertise in skin care.

“Despite years of warnings, the town did not repair the old dam. When the storm came, the water broke through and flooded the valley.” What is the author most likely suggesting?

1. AThe flood could probably have been prevented.
2. BThe warnings about the old dam turned out to be incorrect.
3. CThe town repaired the dam just in time.
4. DThe storm was the only cause of the flood.