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

An email reads: “Hi team, the staff meeting has moved from Monday at 2 p.m. to Tuesday at 2 p.m. It will still be held in Room 4. Thanks, Dana.” What has changed about the meeting?

1. AThe room
2. BThe person in charge
3. CThe day
4. DThe time of 2 p.m.

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. AA window had been left open.
2. BThe alarm was being tested by the landlord.
3. CLeo had cleaned the kitchen.
4. DFood on the stove had burned.

Laughter has health benefits. It can lower stress, relax the muscles and may even help the immune system. Which benefit of laughter is mentioned in the passage?

1. AIt can lower stress.
2. BIt improves eyesight.
3. CIt replaces exercise.
4. DIt cures infections.

Some birds, such as Arctic terns, migrate thousands of kilometres every year. Scientists think birds find their way using the sun, the stars and Earth’s magnetic field. Which word best describes the scientists’ explanation?

1. AProven
2. BUnimportant
3. CUncertain
4. DHumorous

“Tara volunteered to stay late, helped a new colleague with her first report and never complained about the extra work.” Which word best describes Tara?

1. ARude
2. BLazy
3. CHelpful
4. DSelfish

“Maria ran to the window every time a car passed. At last, a red truck pulled into the driveway, and she rushed to the door shouting, ‘Dad’s home!’” What can you infer?

1. AMaria was afraid of the red truck.
2. BMaria did not know who owned the red truck outside.
3. CMaria had been waiting eagerly for her father.
4. DMaria wanted the car to go away.

A job ad says: “Wanted: nurse for night shifts. At least two years’ experience required. Must have a valid licence. Spanish speakers preferred.” Which applicant meets all the requirements?

1. AStudent nurse, 4 years of study, speaks Spanish
2. BNurse with 5 years’ experience, expired licence
3. CLicensed nurse with 1 year of experience, speaks Spanish
4. DLicensed nurse with 3 years’ experience, speaks only English

The author writes: “Our school’s new start time of 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. has been a success. Attendance is up, and students say they feel more awake. A few parents have complained about later pick-ups.” Which statement best summarises the passage?

1. AThe school plans to start even earlier next year.
2. BParents and students all dislike the later start.
3. CThe later start helps students, but some parents object.
4. DThe later start has failed, and attendance has fallen sharply.