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

Exercise makes the heart beat faster. This sends more blood and oxygen to the muscles that are working. Why does the heart beat faster during exercise?

1. ATo send more oxygen to working muscles
2. BTo cool down the skin quickly
3. CTo help the body fall asleep
4. DTo slow down breathing

“Mr. Jones checked the oven, turned off the lights and locked the front door before going to bed.” What did Mr. Jones do last?

1. AHe locked the back door.
2. BHe checked the oven.
3. CHe turned off the lights.
4. DHe went to bed.

A sign at the hospital entrance reads: “All visitors must sign in at the front desk and wear a visitor badge at all times.” What must every visitor do?

1. ASign in and wear a badge
2. BLeave their bags at the desk
3. CCall the ward before arriving
4. DWear a mask and gloves

“The new phone is lighter, has a bigger screen and lasts longer on a single charge than the old model. It also costs more.” Which is a disadvantage of the new phone?

1. AIts battery lasts longer.
2. BIt has a bigger screen.
3. CIt is lighter.
4. DIt costs more.

Glass recycling saves energy, because melting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass from sand. Glass can be recycled again and again without losing quality. Which detail supports the idea that glass recycling saves energy?

1. ANew glass is made from sand.
2. BGlass does not lose quality when recycled.
3. CMelting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass.
4. DGlass can be recycled again and again.

A clinic newsletter states: “Starting next month, patients can request repeat prescriptions online. Requests will be ready to collect within two working days.” If a patient submits a request online on Monday, when is the prescription most likely ready?

1. ALater the same day
2. BBy Wednesday
3. CThe following Monday
4. DNext month

Before 1900, many people believed that diseases were caused by “bad air”. The work of scientists such as Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch showed that specific microorganisms cause specific diseases. This germ theory changed how doctors prevented and treated illness. Which choice best describes the structure of the passage?

1. AAn old idea, the evidence that replaced it, and its effect
2. BA problem, several solutions and a personal opinion
3. CA story told from the point of view of a doctor
4. DA list of diseases in order of how common they are

“Jon shoved his hands in his pockets and kicked a stone along the path. ‘Fine,’ he muttered, ‘I didn’t want to play anyway.’” What do Jon’s words and actions suggest?

1. AHe is excited to go home early.
2. BHe is disappointed but hiding it.
3. CHe truly never wanted to play.
4. DHe is happy for the other players.