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

Our skin makes vitamin D when it is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D helps the body take in calcium, which keeps bones strong. What does vitamin D help the body do?

1. AFight off colds
2. BGrow more hair
3. CTake in calcium
4. DDigest sugar

The giant panda eats mostly bamboo. An adult can spend up to 14 hours a day eating, because bamboo provides little energy. Pandas live in mountain forests in central China. Why do pandas spend so many hours eating?

1. APandas live in cold mountains.
2. BPandas eat many different foods.
3. CBamboo provides little energy.
4. DBamboo is hard to find in China.

Recycling paper saves trees and energy. Making new paper from recycled paper uses less water than making it from wood. Many towns collect paper for recycling once a week. What is the passage mostly about?

1. AWhy towns collect rubbish every day
2. BHow trees are cut down for timber
3. CThe benefits of recycling paper
4. DHow much water people drink each day

“The storm knocked down power lines across the county. Schools closed, and many families spent the night by candlelight.” What was the effect of the fallen power lines?

1. AThe storm became stronger.
2. BMany homes had no electricity.
3. CFamilies bought new power lines.
4. DSchools opened earlier the next day.

Kelp is a type of large brown algae that grows in cold ocean water. Kelp forests provide food and shelter for many animals, including sea otters, which eat the sea urchins that feed on kelp. How do sea otters help kelp forests?

1. AThey keep the water warm for the kelp.
2. BThey plant new kelp on the ocean floor.
3. CThey eat the sea urchins that feed on kelp.
4. DThey eat the kelp before it grows too tall.

“When you exercise in hot weather, your body sweats to cool down. If you do not replace the lost fluid, you can become dehydrated, which may cause dizziness and headaches.” What is the main point of the passage?

1. AReplacing fluid prevents dehydration in heat.
2. BHot weather is good for exercising.
3. CSweating is a sign of serious illness.
4. DHeadaches are caused only by hot weather.

“Many patients feel nervous before surgery. Nurses can help by explaining what will happen, answering questions and letting patients know that their feelings are normal.” What is the author’s purpose?

1. ATo describe how nurses can ease patients’ fears
2. BTo explain how surgery is performed in detail
3. CTo criticise nurses for not explaining surgery to patients enough
4. DTo persuade patients to avoid having surgery

“The kettle whistled, but Sarah did not move. She was staring at the letter in her hands, reading the same line again and again.” What can you infer?

1. ASarah is waiting for the tea to cool down.
2. BSarah cannot hear the kettle whistling in the kitchen.
3. CThe letter is a shopping list for the week.
4. DThe letter contains news that has shocked her.