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

Seahorses are unusual fish. The female lays her eggs in a pouch on the male’s belly, and the male carries them until they hatch. Which seahorse carries the eggs until they hatch?

1. ANeither parent
2. BThe female
3. CBoth parents in turn
4. DThe male

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. BSwimming underwater
3. CFlying backwards
4. DTalking like people

“The puppy was curious about everything. It sniffed the shoes, poked its nose into the bag and chased a leaf across the garden.” What does “curious” mean?

1. AEager to explore
2. BReady to sleep
3. CUnfriendly to people
4. DAfraid of new things

“Last summer, the town held its first food festival. More than 5000 people came, and the local restaurants sold out of food by evening. The mayor has already announced a second festival for next year.” Why most likely did the mayor announce a second festival?

1. AFew people came to the first festival.
2. BThe first festival was a big success.
3. CThe town wanted to replace its restaurants.
4. DThe restaurants asked to close for the summer.

The new park is the most beautiful place in the city. It has 200 trees, a playground and a small lake. Which statement from the passage is an opinion?

1. AIt has a playground.
2. BIt has 200 trees.
3. CIt has a small lake.
4. DThe new park is the most beautiful place in the city.

“The new teacher wrote her name on the board, smiled and said, ‘Let’s start by learning one interesting fact about each of you.’” What can you infer about the teacher’s goal?

1. AShe wants the students to stay silent.
2. BShe wants to test the students’ spelling.
3. CShe wants to finish the lesson early.
4. DShe wants to get to know her students.

“When the excellent results came in, the team leader did not celebrate. Instead, she gathered everyone and asked, ‘What could we have done better?’” What does this suggest about the team leader?

1. AShe does not care about the team’s work.
2. BShe wants to punish team members for mistakes.
3. CShe focuses on improvement even after success.
4. DShe is disappointed with the team’s results.

Passage 1: “Electric cars produce no exhaust while driving.” Passage 2: “The electricity used to charge cars may come from power plants that burn coal.” How does Passage 2 relate to Passage 1?

1. AIt gives an example that proves Passage 1.
2. BIt adds a point that complicates its claim.
3. CIt changes the topic to coal mining safety.
4. DIt repeats the same claim in other words.