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

The tides in the ocean rise and fall mainly because of the pull of the moon’s gravity on Earth’s water. What mainly causes the tides?

1. AThe pull of the moon’s gravity
2. BStrong winds over the ocean
3. CHeat from the sun on the water
4. DRivers flowing into the sea

A cereal box reads: “Contains wheat and milk. May contain traces of nuts.” Which ingredient does the box say it contains?

1. AWheat
2. BEggs
3. CShellfish
4. DSoya

An ambulance siren sounds higher as it comes towards you and lower as it moves away. This change in sound is called the Doppler effect. What is the Doppler effect, according to the passage?

1. AThe speed at which an ambulance can travel
2. BThe change in a sound as its source moves
3. CThe loudness of an ambulance siren at night
4. DThe echo of a sound off tall buildings

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. AUsing it in a small closed cupboard
2. BOpening a window while using the spray
3. CMixing the spray with bleach for extra power
4. DLeaving it on a low shelf in the playroom

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. AGlass does not lose quality when recycled.
2. BMelting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass.
3. CGlass can be recycled again and again.
4. DNew glass is made from sand.

“The waiting room was silent except for the slow tick of the clock. Sam stared at the door, tapping his foot and checking his phone every few seconds.” How does Sam most likely feel?

1. ABored and sleepy
2. BCalm and relaxed
3. CAngry at the clock
4. DAnxious

Paula wrote: “Our hospital cafeteria now offers more fresh fruit and fewer fried foods. Since the change, sales of fruit have doubled. Clearly, every employee is now eating a healthy diet.” Why is Paula’s last statement not well supported?

1. AFruit sales actually went down after the cafeteria changed its menu.
2. BHigher fruit sales do not show what every employee eats.
3. CThe cafeteria did not change its menu at all.
4. DFried foods are healthier than fresh fruit.

“Patient A’s heart rate: 72 at 8 a.m., 74 at noon, 71 at 4 p.m. Patient B’s heart rate: 70 at 8 a.m., 95 at noon, 118 at 4 p.m.” Which patient should the nurse be more concerned about, and why?

1. APatient A, because the rate dropped a little at 4 p.m.
2. BPatient B, because the 8 a.m. rate was 70.
3. CPatient A, because the rate keeps changing.
4. DPatient B, because the rate is rising steadily.