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

A rainbow can appear when sunlight shines through raindrops. The drops bend the light and split it into different colours. What causes a rainbow?

1. ASunlight passing through raindrops
2. BWind blowing the rain sideways
3. CMoonlight on the sea
4. DClouds blocking the sunlight

A staff notice reads: “The fire exit doors must be kept clear at all times. Do not store boxes or trolleys in front of them.” What is the purpose of the notice?

1. ATo tell staff where to store boxes
2. BTo explain how staff should open the fire doors
3. CTo keep the fire exits free of objects
4. DTo announce a fire drill next week

Many people think goldfish have a memory of only three seconds. In fact, studies have shown that goldfish can remember things for months and can even be trained to respond to sounds. What does the passage say about goldfish?

1. AThey cannot learn anything at all.
2. BThey forget sounds very quickly.
3. CThey can remember things for months.
4. DThey can remember things for three seconds only.

“Old Mr. Hale’s garden was full of weeds, the gate hung from one hinge, and the windows were covered in dust.” What can the reader most likely infer?

1. AMr. Hale spends every single day working in the garden.
2. BThe house was cleaned the day before.
3. CMr. Hale has just moved into the house.
4. DThe house has not been cared for in some time.

Mount Everest grows about 4 millimetres taller every year. This happens because the Indian plate is slowly pushing against the Eurasian plate, forcing the land upward. What causes Mount Everest to grow?

1. AThe movement of two plates pushing together
2. BVolcanic eruptions under the mountain
3. CSnow building up on the summit every year
4. DClimbers adding rocks to the peak

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. It helps glucose move from the blood into cells, where it is used for energy. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas makes little or no insulin. What would most likely happen to blood glucose in untreated type 1 diabetes?

1. AIt would stay normal, because insulin is not needed for glucose.
2. BIt would turn into insulin in the pancreas.
3. CIt would fall, because the cells use more glucose.
4. DIt would rise, because less glucose can enter the cells.

The author writes: “In a survey, 80% of patients said they were satisfied with the clinic. However, only 10% of patients returned the survey.” What is the author suggesting?

1. AMost patients were unhappy with the clinic.
2. BThe clinic sent too many surveys.
3. CThe 80% figure must be a typing error.
4. DThe result may not represent all patients.

A clinic policy reads: “Patients more than 15 minutes late may be asked to rebook. Patients who call ahead to say they are running late will be seen if time allows.” A patient arrives 20 minutes late without calling. What is most likely to happen?

1. AThe patient must pay a fine before leaving.
2. BThe patient may be asked to book another time.
3. CThe patient will be seen immediately.
4. DThe patient’s next visit will be cancelled.