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

Blood contains several kinds of cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body. White blood cells help fight infection. Platelets help the blood to clot when you are cut. Which cells help fight infection?

1. AWhite blood cells
2. BPlatelets
3. CNerve cells in the blood
4. DRed blood cells

Spiders are not insects. Insects have six legs and three body parts, but spiders have eight legs and two body parts. How are spiders different from insects?

1. ASpiders can fly, but insects cannot.
2. BSpiders have six legs and three body parts.
3. CSpiders are larger than all insects.
4. DSpiders have eight legs and two body parts.

An allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts to something that is usually harmless, such as pollen, dust or certain foods. Common signs include sneezing, itching and a rash. Which is given as an example of something that can cause an allergy?

1. AWater
2. BOxygen
3. CPollen
4. DSunshine

A label on a cleaning spray reads: “Use in a well-ventilated area. Do not mix with bleach. Keep away from children.” Which action follows the label?

1. AMixing the spray with bleach for extra power
2. BLeaving it on a low shelf in the playroom
3. CUsing it in a small closed cupboard
4. DOpening a window while using the spray

“Many people think bats are blind. In fact, bats can see, and many species also use echolocation, sending out sounds and listening for the echoes, to find their way in the dark.” What is echolocation, according to the passage?

1. AFlying in large groups at night
2. BUsing echoes of sounds to find the way
3. CSeeing clearly in complete darkness
4. DSmelling food from far away

In the 1840s, the doctor Ignaz Semmelweis noticed that many mothers died after childbirth in wards where doctors came straight from performing autopsies. When he required doctors to wash their hands in a chlorine solution, the death rate dropped sharply. What does the passage suggest?

1. AHand washing reduced the spread of infection to the mothers.
2. BChlorine was used to make medicines for new mothers.
3. CAutopsies were no longer performed in that hospital after the year 1840.
4. DThe mothers died because of problems during birth only.

“Supporters of the new law say it will reduce noise at night. Opponents say it will hurt businesses that stay open late. Both sides agree that residents deserve a good night’s sleep.” On what do both sides agree?

1. AThe law will reduce noise at night.
2. BThe law will hurt late-night businesses.
3. CBusinesses should close at sunset.
4. DResidents should be able to sleep well.

The author writes: “Most people in my office prefer tea to coffee. Therefore, tea is the most popular drink in the country.” What is the main flaw?

1. AThe author does not drink tea or coffee.
2. BOne office may not represent the country.
3. CTea and coffee contain similar amounts of water.
4. DCoffee is more expensive than tea.