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

Clara Barton was a nurse during the American Civil War. She cared for wounded soldiers on the battlefield. Later, in 1881, she founded the American Red Cross. What did Clara Barton found?

1. AThe American Red Cross
2. BA hospital for children in New York
3. CA medical school for women doctors
4. DThe first nursing school in America

Ravi practised the piano for thirty minutes every day. At the end of the year, he played two songs at the school concert, and the audience clapped loudly. What can you tell about Ravi’s performance?

1. AThe concert was cancelled.
2. BRavi forgot the songs.
3. CRavi played only one song.
4. DThe audience enjoyed it.

When Leo opened the door, the kitchen was full of smoke and the smoke alarm was beeping. A pan was still on the stove. What most likely happened?

1. ALeo had cleaned the kitchen.
2. BThe alarm was being tested by the landlord.
3. CFood on the stove had burned.
4. DA window had been left open.

“Dear residents, the lift (elevator) in Block A will be out of service from Monday to Wednesday. We apologise for the inconvenience. Residents who need help with heavy items may call the caretaker.” What is the main purpose of the message?

1. ATo inform residents about the lift and offer help
2. BTo announce that Block A is closing for good
3. CTo ask residents to repair the lift themselves
4. DTo introduce a new caretaker

Studies show that people who eat breakfast tend to have more energy in the morning. In my view, breakfast is the most delicious meal of the day. Which sentence contains an opinion?

1. AThe second sentence
2. BThe first sentence
3. CNeither sentence
4. DBoth sentences

“The council says the new bike path will reduce traffic. Local shop owners worry that losing parking spaces will mean fewer customers.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo explain how to build a bike path
2. BTo describe the history of the local shops
3. CTo persuade readers to buy a bike
4. DTo present two views on the bike path

“Ever since the storm, Mr. Novak checked the sky every morning and kept a torch (flashlight) and a radio by the door.” What does this suggest about Mr. Novak?

1. AHe is planning a camping trip.
2. BThe storm made him more cautious.
3. CHe has never experienced a storm.
4. DHe enjoys listening to the radio.

“In the early 1900s, many cities added chlorine to drinking water. Over the following decades, deaths from diseases spread by water, such as typhoid, fell sharply.” Which conclusion is most reasonable?

1. AChlorination likely helped reduce waterborne disease.
2. BChlorine was the only reason that any of the deaths fell.
3. CCities stopped treating water after the 1900s.
4. DTyphoid is caused by drinking too much chlorine.