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

Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?

1. AThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.
2. BThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.
3. CThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.
4. DThey let air and water into the soil.

“The audience burst into applause when the young violinist finished her solo.” What does “applause” mean?

1. AShouting loudly to complain
2. BClapping to show approval
3. CLoud laughter at a joke
4. DSilence after a sad song

“Ellie’s room was a mess. Clothes covered the floor, books were piled on the bed and her shoes were under the desk.” What is the main idea?

1. AEllie read in bed.
2. BEllie had many shoes.
3. CEllie had moved house.
4. DEllie’s room was untidy.

Coral reefs cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, yet they are home to about a quarter of all marine species. Warmer water can cause corals to lose the algae that feed them, a process called bleaching. What does the word “yet” signal in the first sentence?

1. AAn example of a species that lives on a reef
2. BA cause-and-effect link between warmer water and coral bleaching
3. CA sequence of events in the life of a coral
4. DA contrast between the reefs’ small area and their many species

Some animals hibernate in winter. Their heart rate and breathing slow down, and their body temperature drops. This saves energy at a time when food is hard to find. Why do some animals hibernate?

1. ATo save energy when food is scarce
2. BTo raise their heart rate in the cold
3. CTo grow thicker fur for the summer
4. DTo find a mate during the winter

“Despite the heavy rain, more than 500 runners finished the charity race, raising over $20 000 for the children’s hospital.” What does “despite” show in this sentence?

1. AThe money was raised because of the rain.
2. BThe runners finished even though the weather was bad.
3. CThe runners were paid to run in the rain.
4. DThe heavy rain caused the race to be cancelled.

“The ward needs at least one nurse for every four patients. Tonight there are 22 patients.” What is the smallest number of nurses needed?

1. A5
2. B7
3. C4
4. D6

“Hospital A has 20 nurses for 100 patients. Hospital B has 15 nurses for 50 patients.” Which statement is correct?

1. AHospital A has more nurses per patient.
2. BHospital B has more nurses per patient.
3. CBoth hospitals have the same ratio.
4. DHospital A has fewer patients per nurse.