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

A school notice reads: “The swimming pool will be closed next week for cleaning. PE lessons will take place in the sports hall instead.” Where will PE lessons take place next week?

1. AOn the school field
2. BIn the classrooms
3. CIn the sports hall
4. DIn the swimming pool

The Amazon rainforest is in South America. It is home to millions of kinds of insects, plants, birds and other animals. What is the passage mainly about?

1. ABirds that fly south for winter
2. BThe deserts of South America
3. CThe Amazon rainforest and its wildlife
4. DHow to grow plants at home

Hummingbirds are tiny birds that can hover in the air like helicopters. They beat their wings very fast and can even fly backwards. What special ability of hummingbirds is mentioned?

1. ARunning very fast on land
2. BFlying backwards
3. CTalking like people
4. DSwimming underwater

“I couldn’t put the book down. I read it in one night and was sad when it ended.” What is the reader’s opinion of the book?

1. AThe reader did not finish it.
2. BThe reader thought it was frightening.
3. CThe reader enjoyed it very much.
4. DThe reader found it too long.

Octopuses can change the colour and texture of their skin in less than a second. They use this ability to hide from predators and to sneak up on prey. What are two reasons octopuses change colour?

1. ATo show they are angry and to sleep
2. BTo attract mates and to keep warm
3. CTo signal danger to others and to clean their skin
4. DTo hide from predators and to sneak up on prey

“The bridge was closed for repairs. As a result, drivers had to take a longer route into the city.” What relationship does “As a result” show?

1. AComparison
2. BContrast
3. CCause and effect
4. DTime order or sequence

“The forest was eerily quiet. No birds sang, and the usual rustle of small animals had stopped. Then, far off, came a low rumble of thunder.” What mood does the author create?

1. ACheerful and lively
2. BSad and hopeless
3. CTense and uneasy
4. DSilly and playful

A table described in a report shows the number of flu cases at a clinic: October 12, November 30, December 54, January 41. Which statement does the data support?

1. ACases peaked in December and then decreased.
2. BJanuary had the most cases.
3. CCases increased every month from October to January.
4. DCases were the same in November and January.