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

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It protects us from germs, helps keep our temperature steady and lets us feel touch, heat and pain. Which job of the skin is NOT mentioned in the passage?

1. AMaking red blood cells
2. BKeeping temperature steady
3. CLetting us feel touch
4. DProtecting us from germs

The museum is free for children under 5. Tickets cost $8 for children aged 5 to 17 and $15 for adults. Seniors over 65 pay $10. How much does a ticket cost for a 70-year-old visitor?

1. A$10
2. BFree
3. C$15
4. D$8

The cheetah is the fastest land animal. It can reach speeds of about 100 km/h, but only for short bursts of around 30 seconds. What limits the cheetah’s top speed?

1. AIt runs only at night.
2. BIt can only run on grass.
3. CIt can only keep it up for short bursts.
4. DIt is much heavier than other big cats.

“After the storm, the town came together. Neighbours cleared fallen trees, shared food and checked on elderly residents.” What is the main theme of the passage?

1. APeople helping one another in hard times
2. BThe best way to prepare for a storm
3. CWhy older people should move away
4. DThe danger of living near old trees

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

Paragraph: “Exercise has many benefits. It strengthens the heart and lungs. It helps control weight. It can also improve mood and sleep.” Which sentence is the topic sentence?

1. AIt can also improve mood and sleep.
2. BExercise has many benefits.
3. CIt strengthens the heart and lungs.
4. DIt helps control weight.

A survey asked 50 people leaving a fast-food restaurant about their favourite meal. Most said burgers. The writer concluded that burgers are the favourite meal of people in the country. What is the main flaw?

1. ABurgers are not a type of meal.
2. BThe question was about the wrong topic.
3. CFifty people is far too many for a survey.
4. DThe sample does not represent the whole country.

A medicine label reads: “Take 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.” A patient takes 2 tablets at 6 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. How many more tablets may the patient take before 6 a.m. the next day?

1. A0
2. B2
3. C4
4. D6