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

The tides in the ocean rise and fall mainly because of the pull of the moon’s gravity on Earth’s water. What mainly causes the tides?

1. AStrong winds over the ocean
2. BHeat from the sun on the water
3. CThe pull of the moon’s gravity
4. DRivers flowing into the sea

Plants make their own food through photosynthesis. They use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide from the air to make sugar, and they give off oxygen. What gas do plants give off during photosynthesis?

1. ACarbon dioxide
2. BNitrogen
3. CWater vapour only
4. DOxygen

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

“The town had a problem: the only bridge over the river was too narrow for two cars. The council solved it by building a second bridge and making each one-way.” How is the passage organised?

1. AProblem and solution
2. BDescription of a place
3. CTime order of events
4. DCompare and contrast

“Despite the heavy rain, more than 500 runners finished the charity race, raising over $20 000 for the children’s hospital.” What does “despite” show in this sentence?

1. AThe runners were paid to run in the rain.
2. BThe heavy rain caused the race to be cancelled.
3. CThe runners finished even though the weather was bad.
4. DThe money was raised because of the rain.

Unlike most fish, the salmon is born in fresh water, travels to the ocean to grow and then returns to the same river to lay its eggs. Which choice best summarises the passage?

1. ASalmon move between rivers and the ocean during their lives.
2. BSalmon are born in the ocean and later die in fresh-water rivers.
3. CSalmon are the only fish that lay eggs.
4. DSalmon spend their whole lives in the ocean.

“Hospital A has 20 nurses for 100 patients. Hospital B has 15 nurses for 50 patients.” Which statement is correct?

1. ABoth hospitals have the same ratio.
2. BHospital A has more nurses per patient.
3. CHospital B has more nurses per patient.
4. DHospital A has fewer patients per nurse.

Read the sentences: (1) Finally, the nurse records the result. (2) First, the nurse washes her hands. (3) Next, she places the thermometer under the patient’s tongue. (4) Then she waits for the beep and reads the number. Which order is correct?

1. A3, 2, 4, 1
2. B1, 2, 3, 4
3. C2, 4, 3, 1
4. D2, 3, 4, 1