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

An ambulance siren sounds higher as it comes towards you and lower as it moves away. This change in sound is called the Doppler effect. What is the Doppler effect, according to the passage?

1. AThe echo of a sound off tall buildings
2. BThe change in a sound as its source moves
3. CThe speed at which an ambulance can travel
4. DThe loudness of an ambulance siren at night

The Amazon rainforest is in South America. It is home to millions of kinds of insects, plants, birds and other animals. What is the passage mainly about?

1. AThe Amazon rainforest and its wildlife
2. BBirds that fly south for winter
3. CHow to grow plants at home
4. DThe deserts of South America

Bats are the only mammals that can truly fly. Their wings are made of thin skin stretched between long finger bones. What are bats’ wings made of?

1. AFeathers attached to strong, hollow arm bones
2. BHard shells that open and close
3. CThin skin stretched between finger bones
4. DFur that grows into thin flaps

“Unlike the noisy city where she grew up, the village was so quiet that Maya could hear the stream from her bedroom.” What contrast does the author draw?

1. ABetween early morning and late evening
2. BBetween the stream and the river
3. CBetween city noise and village quiet
4. DBetween Maya and her bedroom

The author writes: “Some people say reading on screens is just as good as reading on paper. However, several studies suggest that readers remember long texts slightly better on paper.” What is the author’s point?

1. AReading has no effect on memory at all.
2. BPaper may help people remember long texts.
3. CScreens should never be used for reading.
4. DPeople always remember more from screens.

“The patient said he felt ‘as weak as a kitten’ after his long illness.” What does the patient mean?

1. AHe felt very sleepy.
2. BHe felt playful and lively.
3. CHe wanted a pet cat.
4. DHe felt very weak.

“I have taught for 25 years,” the principal said. “I have seen many fashions come and go. But I have never seen a fashion that improved learning as much as a good night’s sleep.” What is the principal’s main point?

1. AEducation never changes over 25 years.
2. BTeachers should follow every new fashion.
3. CStudents should stay up late at night to study more.
4. DSleep matters more than passing education trends.

A medicine label reads: “Take 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.” A patient takes 2 tablets at 6 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. How many more tablets may the patient take before 6 a.m. the next day?

1. A2
2. B0
3. C6
4. D4