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

The moon does not make its own light. What we see as moonlight is sunlight that bounces off the moon’s surface. According to the passage, what is moonlight?

1. ALight from fires on the moon
2. BSunlight reflected by the moon
3. CLight made inside the moon
4. DLight from distant stars

Many birds fly south in the autumn. They travel to warmer places where food is easier to find. In the spring, they return north to build nests and raise their young. Why do many birds fly south in the autumn?

1. ATo escape from larger birds that hunt them
2. BTo find cooler places to rest
3. CTo build nests and raise their young
4. DTo find food more easily in warmer places

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. APage 81 near the end
2. BPages 12–15
3. CPages 44–47
4. DPages 60–66

A patient handout says: “Call the clinic if your temperature rises above 38,5 °C (101,3 °F), if the wound becomes red and swollen, or if you notice any discharge.” Which situation should lead the patient to call?

1. AThe wound becomes red and swollen.
2. BThe temperature is 37,0 °C (98,6 °F) in the evening.
3. CThe patient feels tired after a long walk.
4. DThe bandage needs to be changed as planned.

“The word ‘biology’ comes from two Greek words: ‘bios’, meaning life, and ‘logos’, meaning study.” What does “biology” mean, according to the passage?

1. AThe study of life
2. BThe study of rocks
3. CThe study of numbers
4. DThe study of stars

“Old Mr. Hale’s garden was full of weeds, the gate hung from one hinge, and the windows were covered in dust.” What can the reader most likely infer?

1. AMr. Hale spends every single day working in the garden.
2. BMr. Hale has just moved into the house.
3. CThe house was cleaned the day before.
4. DThe house has not been cared for in some time.

“The marathon was a test of will as much as of strength. By mile 20, Ana’s legs burned, but she pictured her mother waiting at the finish line and kept going.” What does the phrase “a test of will” mean here?

1. AA written exam about running
2. BA challenge of determination
3. CA test of how fast her legs are
4. DA legal document about property

The author writes: “Teenagers today spend too much time on their phones. My nephew is always texting at dinner.” What is the main weakness of this argument?

1. AIt does not say what kind of phone the nephew has.
2. BIt uses a single example to judge all teenagers.
3. CIt argues that phones are useful for teenagers.
4. DIt gives too much data about teenage phone use.