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

The index of a health book lists: “Asthma, 12–15; Blood pressure, 44–47; Diabetes, 60–66; Flu, 81.” Where should a reader look to learn about blood pressure?

1. APages 60–66
2. BPages 44–47
3. CPage 81 near the end
4. DPages 12–15

An allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts to something that is usually harmless, such as pollen, dust or certain foods. Common signs include sneezing, itching and a rash. Which is given as an example of something that can cause an allergy?

1. ASunshine
2. BOxygen
3. CPollen
4. DWater

We blink many times every minute. Blinking spreads tears across the eye, which keeps it moist and washes away dust. Why do we blink?

1. ATo stop us from falling asleep during the day
2. BTo keep the eyes moist and clean
3. CTo help us see colours better
4. DTo make our eyes stronger

“When the coach announced that Sam would start in the final game, Sam’s face lit up.” What does “Sam’s face lit up” mean?

1. ASam looked very happy.
2. BSam stood under a bright light.
3. CSam’s face turned red with anger.
4. DSam felt too hot to play.

“The children had been told not to touch the cake. When their mother came back, there was a finger-shaped hole in the icing and chocolate on Tom’s chin.” What can you infer?

1. ATom had tasted the cake.
2. BThe cake was not finished.
3. CThe mother made a mistake.
4. DTom does not like chocolate.

To make a cup of tea, first boil the water. Next, put a tea bag in the cup and pour the hot water over it. Let it steep for three to five minutes, then remove the bag and add milk if you like. Which step comes immediately before removing the tea bag?

1. ALetting the tea steep for three to five minutes
2. BPutting the tea bag in the cup
3. CBoiling the water
4. DAdding milk

The author writes: “Some argue that we should spend money on space exploration only after solving problems on Earth. But research for space has led to inventions used in medicine and everyday life.” What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo agree that Earth’s problems come first
2. BTo explain how rockets are built
3. CTo argue that space travel should end
4. DTo show that space research also benefits Earth

“Every year, Grandpa planted one more apple tree. When people asked why, since he would not live to see them fruit, he smiled and said, ‘They are not for me.’” What does Grandpa’s answer suggest?

1. AHe did not know how trees grow.
2. BHe planted the trees for future generations.
3. CHe planned to sell the young trees soon for money.
4. DHe did not like eating apples himself.