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

Penguins cannot fly, but they are excellent swimmers. Their wings work like flippers, and they can dive deep to catch fish. How do penguins use their wings?

1. AFor flying long distances
2. BAs flippers for swimming
3. CFor digging nests in the ice
4. DFor keeping their eggs warm

A coupon reads: “20% off any one item. Valid until 30 April. Cannot be used with other offers.” What is one rule for using the coupon?

1. AIt gives a discount of 30 percent.
2. BIt is valid for the whole of next year.
3. CIt can be used on every item.
4. DIt cannot be combined with other offers.

Crows are clever birds. Scientists have seen them use sticks as tools to pull insects out of tree bark. What have scientists seen crows do?

1. ANest underground
2. BCopy human words
3. CSwim to catch fish
4. DUse sticks as tools

“The new staff canteen has more seats and longer opening hours. However, the prices have gone up, and some staff now bring lunch from home.” What is the most likely reason some staff bring lunch from home?

1. AThe canteen has become more expensive.
2. BThe canteen closes earlier than before.
3. CThe canteen serves only breakfast.
4. DThe canteen has too few seats now.

“The vet told the Lees that their dog was overweight. She advised smaller meals, fewer treats and a longer walk each day.” What can you conclude about the vet’s advice?

1. AIt aims to cure the dog’s fear of walks.
2. BIt aims to help the dog gain weight.
3. CIt aims to help the dog lose weight.
4. DIt aims to teach the dog new tricks.

Instructions for a blood pressure monitor: “Sit quietly for five minutes. Rest your arm on a table at heart level. Do not talk during the reading.” Which action would go against these instructions?

1. ASitting quietly for five minutes beforehand
2. BChatting with a friend while the cuff inflates
3. CResting the arm on a table at heart level
4. DKeeping completely still and silent during the reading

“The village had relied on fishing for centuries. When the fish stocks collapsed, young people moved to the cities, the school closed, and only the old harbour remained busy with memories.” What is the tone of the passage?

1. AAngry and accusing
2. BCheerful and excited
3. CSad and reflective
4. DFunny and light-hearted

“Patient A’s heart rate: 72 at 8 a.m., 74 at noon, 71 at 4 p.m. Patient B’s heart rate: 70 at 8 a.m., 95 at noon, 118 at 4 p.m.” Which patient should the nurse be more concerned about, and why?

1. APatient A, because the rate dropped a little at 4 p.m.
2. BPatient A, because the rate keeps changing.
3. CPatient B, because the 8 a.m. rate was 70.
4. DPatient B, because the rate is rising steadily.