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

The cheetah is the fastest land animal. It can reach speeds of about 100 km/h, but only for short bursts of around 30 seconds. What limits the cheetah’s top speed?

1. AIt is much heavier than other big cats.
2. BIt can only keep it up for short bursts.
3. CIt can only run on grass.
4. DIt runs only at night.

A sign-in sheet at the clinic has these columns: Name, Time In, Reason for Visit, Time Out. What should a patient write in the third column?

1. AThe time they left
2. BTheir name
3. CThe reason for the visit
4. DThe time they arrived

Kai wanted to bake bread. He mixed flour, water, yeast and salt. He left the dough to rise for an hour. Then he shaped it into a loaf and baked it. What did Kai do after the dough rose?

1. AHe mixed in the salt.
2. BHe shaped it into a loaf.
3. CHe added more yeast.
4. DHe bought more flour.

“By the end of the first week, Aisha had memorised the names of all thirty children in her class. By the end of the month, she knew which of them liked maths and which loved drawing.” What can you infer about Aisha?

1. AShe is a teacher who takes an interest in her pupils.
2. BShe is a parent helping out at the school for one day.
3. CShe is a nurse checking the health of the children.
4. DShe is a new pupil who keeps forgetting names.

“Scientists classify a tomato as a fruit because it develops from a flower and contains seeds. In cooking, however, it is usually treated as a vegetable.” What does the passage explain?

1. AHow to grow tomatoes from seeds
2. BHow cooks remove the seeds from tomatoes
3. CWhy tomatoes are healthier than other fruits
4. DWhy a tomato can be called both a fruit and a vegetable

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

“The town’s population grew from 8000 to 12 000 in ten years. During the same period, the number of schools stayed at two.” Which problem does the passage most likely point to?

1. AThe population of the town went down.
2. BFewer children were living in the town.
3. CThe schools may have become crowded.
4. DThe town built too many new schools.

“I have taught for 25 years,” the principal said. “I have seen many fashions come and go. But I have never seen a fashion that improved learning as much as a good night’s sleep.” What is the principal’s main point?

1. AEducation never changes over 25 years.
2. BSleep matters more than passing education trends.
3. CTeachers should follow every new fashion.
4. DStudents should stay up late at night to study more.