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

The table of contents of a first-aid book lists: Chapter 1 Cuts and Scrapes, page 3; Chapter 2 Burns, page 15; Chapter 3 Broken Bones, page 27; Chapter 4 Choking, page 40. On which page does the chapter about burns begin?

1. APage 3
2. BPage 27
3. CPage 15
4. DPage 40

Bats are the only mammals that can truly fly. Their wings are made of thin skin stretched between long finger bones. What are bats’ wings made of?

1. AHard shells that open and close
2. BFeathers attached to strong, hollow arm bones
3. CFur that grows into thin flaps
4. DThin skin stretched between finger bones

Sloths are very slow animals that live in the rainforests of Central and South America. They spend most of their lives hanging upside down in trees and rarely come down to the ground. Where do sloths spend most of their lives?

1. AHanging in trees
2. BWalking on the forest floor
3. CSwimming in rivers
4. DDigging underground

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

“The lungs contain millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli. Here, oxygen passes into the blood, and carbon dioxide passes out to be breathed away.” What happens in the alveoli?

1. AAir is warmed before reaching the nose.
2. BFood is broken down into nutrients.
3. CBlood cells are made from bone marrow.
4. DOxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.

“It’s just a scratch,” said Max, though his knee was bleeding badly and he could hardly stand. What does this suggest about Max?

1. AHe is playing down how badly he is hurt.
2. BHe is not really injured at all.
3. CHe wants everyone to worry about him.
4. DHe did not notice that he had fallen over.

The author writes: “It is tempting to think that more vitamins are always better. Yet some vitamins, such as vitamin A, can build up in the body and become harmful in large doses.” What assumption does the author challenge?

1. AThat vitamin A is a vitamin
2. BThat taking more vitamins is always healthy
3. CThat vitamins are found in food
4. DThat the body needs vitamins

“Discharge note: Walk for 10 minutes three times a day in week 1. Increase to 20 minutes three times a day in week 2. Avoid lifting anything heavier than 5 kg (about 11 lb) for 6 weeks.” Which activity is allowed in week 2?

1. ACarrying a 10 kg bag of shopping
2. BLifting a 7 kg box onto a shelf
3. CWalking 20 minutes three times a day
4. DWalking 60 minutes without a rest