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

Sunscreen protects the skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can cause sunburn and skin cancer. Experts advise using a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and putting it on again every two hours outdoors. What does the passage say about reapplying sunscreen?

1. AIt should be put on again every two hours outdoors.
2. BIt should be put on once in the morning only.
3. CIt is not needed at all with a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
4. DIt should be put on only when it is very sunny.

A recipe card says: “Serves 4. You will need 2 cups of rice, 1 onion and 3 cups of water.” How many people does the recipe serve?

1. A4
2. B3
3. C2
4. D1

Hannah lost her library card. She went to the front desk, showed her ID and paid a small fee. The librarian printed a new card for her. What did Hannah show at the front desk?

1. AHer receipt
2. BHer old card
3. CHer library books
4. DHer ID

“Every morning, Mr. Patel opened his bakery at 5 a.m. By 7 a.m., a line of customers stretched down the street.” What can you infer about the bakery?

1. AIt is closing down soon.
2. BIt opens later than other shops.
3. CIt sells only one type of bread.
4. DIt is popular with many customers.

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. BResting the arm on a table at heart level
3. CChatting with a friend while the cuff inflates
4. DSitting quietly for five minutes beforehand

“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.

Passage: “Gutenberg’s printing press, developed in the 1400s, made books faster and cheaper to produce. As more books became available, more people learned to read, and new ideas spread quickly across Europe.” Which sequence of effects does the passage describe?

1. ANew ideas, then cheaper paper, then more printers
2. BFewer books, so fewer people learned to read
3. CCheaper books, wider reading, faster spread of ideas
4. DWider reading, then the printing press

“The village had relied on fishing for centuries. When the fish stocks collapsed, young people moved to the cities, the school closed, and only the old harbour remained busy with memories.” What is the tone of the passage?

1. ACheerful and excited
2. BSad and reflective
3. CFunny and light-hearted
4. DAngry and accusing