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

The seasons change because Earth is tilted. As Earth travels around the sun, first one half and then the other half leans towards the sun and gets more direct sunlight. Why do the seasons change?

1. AClouds cover Earth for half of each year.
2. BThe sun gets hotter and colder each year.
3. CThe moon blocks the sun in winter.
4. DEarth is tilted as it moves around the sun.

Wool comes from sheep. Once a year, farmers shear the sheep, cutting off their thick coats. The wool is then cleaned, spun into yarn and used to make clothes. What happens to the wool right after it is cut off?

1. AIt is spun into yarn.
2. BIt is cleaned.
3. CIt is made into clothes.
4. DIt is fed back to the sheep.

The word “volcano” comes from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. A volcano is an opening in Earth’s crust through which melted rock, ash and gases escape. Where does the word “volcano” come from?

1. AThe name of a Roman god of fire
2. BThe name of a mountain in Greece
3. CA scientist who studied ash
4. DA word for melted rock

Passage: “Cycling to work saves money on fuel and parking. It also gives regular exercise and produces no exhaust fumes.” Which title fits the passage best?

1. AThe Dangers of City Traffic
2. BHow to Repair a Bicycle
3. CBenefits of Cycling to Work
4. DA History of the Bicycle

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

Since the city added bike lanes on Main Street two years ago, the number of cyclists on that street has tripled, and accidents involving cyclists have fallen by half. Which conclusion is best supported by the passage?

1. ACyclists on Main Street no longer wear helmets.
2. BMore people cycled on Main Street after the bike lanes were added.
3. CMain Street had no cyclists before the lanes.
4. DBike lanes will reduce all kinds of car accidents in every city.

The author writes: “Online shopping is convenient, but it has hidden costs. Small local shops close, high streets empty and delivery vans add to traffic.” Which statement best describes the author’s view?

1. ALocal shops are always cheaper than any online stores.
2. BOnline shopping has drawbacks that are easy to miss.
3. COnline shopping is not convenient for anyone.
4. DOnline shopping should be banned in every town.

A study abstract states: “Participants who drank green tea daily reported fewer colds. However, they also exercised more and smoked less than the other participants.” Why does the second sentence matter?

1. AIt shows that exercise causes colds.
2. BIt proves that green tea prevents colds.
3. CIt means the study included no smokers in either of its groups.
4. DOther differences between the groups might explain the result.