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

“Tom was reluctant to jump into the cold lake. He stood on the edge for a long time, dipping one toe in the water.” What does “reluctant” mean?

1. AExcited
2. BCareless
3. CUnwilling
4. DReady and eager

Before giving blood, donors answer questions about their health and have their blood pressure and iron level checked. If the checks are normal, they donate about half a litre of blood, then rest and have a snack. What happens after the health checks are normal?

1. AThe donor gives about half a litre of blood.
2. BThe donor goes home straight away.
3. CThe donor answers health questions.
4. DThe donor has the blood pressure and iron level checked again.

Ants live in large groups called colonies. Each colony has a queen, whose main job is to lay eggs. Worker ants find food, care for the young and protect the nest. What is the queen ant’s main job?

1. ALaying eggs
2. BProtecting the nest from enemies
3. CCaring for the young ants
4. DFinding food for the colony

“The patient’s blood pressure was stable throughout the night, with every reading close to the one before.” What does “stable” mean here?

1. AGetting harder to read
2. BRising quickly
3. CNot changing much
4. DToo low to measure

Washing hands with soap for at least 20 seconds removes many germs. Soap breaks up the oily layer that holds germs on the skin, and rinsing washes them away. What is the author’s main purpose?

1. ATo compare soap with hand sanitiser in detail
2. BTo tell a story about a person who got sick
3. CTo explain how handwashing with soap removes germs
4. DTo persuade readers to buy a certain brand of soap

Passage: “Cycling to work saves money on fuel and parking. It also gives regular exercise and produces no exhaust fumes.” Which title fits the passage best?

1. ABenefits of Cycling to Work
2. BA History of the Bicycle
3. CHow to Repair a Bicycle
4. DThe Dangers of City Traffic

“Patients must not eat or drink after midnight before surgery. Small sips of water to take morning medicines are allowed only if the surgeon has agreed.” A patient’s surgeon has agreed. What may the patient do at 7 a.m.?

1. AEat a small snack but drink nothing
2. BTake morning medicines with a small sip of water
3. CDrink a full glass of juice with medicines
4. DHave a light breakfast and a cup of tea

A medication guide says: “Store below 25 °C. Keep out of reach of children. Discard 28 days after opening.” A bottle was opened on March 3. On which date should it be discarded?

1. AMarch 28
2. BMarch 25
3. CMarch 31
4. DApril 3