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

“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. CSilence after a sad song
4. DLoud laughter at a joke

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. BA scientist who studied ash
3. CThe name of a mountain in Greece
4. DA word for melted rock

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. BProtecting us from germs
3. CKeeping temperature steady
4. DLetting us feel touch

“Last summer, the town held its first food festival. More than 5000 people came, and the local restaurants sold out of food by evening. The mayor has already announced a second festival for next year.” Why most likely did the mayor announce a second festival?

1. AThe town wanted to replace its restaurants.
2. BThe first festival was a big success.
3. CFew people came to the first festival.
4. DThe restaurants asked to close for the summer.

“Smoking harms almost every organ in the body. It raises the risk of lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. Quitting at any age brings health benefits.” What is the author’s main message?

1. ASmoking affects the lungs but no other organs.
2. BSmoking is harmful, and quitting helps at any age.
3. CQuitting smoking is helpful only for young people.
4. DOnly older people are harmed by smoking.

“Ms. Brown reminded the class that the library books were due back on Monday. On Monday morning, half the class arrived without their books.” What can be concluded?

1. AAll the books were returned early.
2. BThe library was closed on Monday.
3. CMs. Brown forgot to tell the class.
4. DSome students forgot the reminder.

The hospital’s visitor policy states: “Visiting hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Two visitors per patient at a time. Children under 12 must be with an adult. Visitors with a cough or fever should not visit.” Which visitor follows the policy?

1. AA 10-year-old visiting alone at 5 p.m.
2. BAn adult with a fever visiting at 11 a.m.
3. CThree adults visiting the same patient together at noon
4. DAn adult with no symptoms visiting alone at 3 p.m.

Passage A: “The museum should be free so everyone can enjoy it.” Passage B: “If the museum is free, it may not have money to care for its collection.” What concern does Passage B raise?

1. AThe museum’s opening hours on Sundays
2. BToo many visitors breaking the rules
3. CThe quality of the museum’s café
4. DFunding for upkeep of the collection