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

Vitamin C is found in many fruits and vegetables, such as oranges, strawberries and peppers. The body uses it to help heal wounds. Which food is named as a source of vitamin C?

1. AHard cheese
2. BWhite bread
3. CBrown rice
4. DStrawberries

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. AFlying backwards
2. BTalking like people
3. CSwimming underwater
4. DRunning very fast on land

Tomás wanted to grow tomatoes. First, he planted the seeds in small pots indoors. When the plants were 15 cm tall, he moved them outside into the garden. Finally, he tied the stems to sticks so they would not fall over. What did Tomás do first?

1. AHe planted seeds in small pots indoors.
2. BHe bought young tomato plants at a garden market.
3. CHe moved the plants into the garden.
4. DHe tied the stems to sticks.

“The hikers had planned to reach the summit by noon. But when dark clouds gathered and the wind grew stronger, the leader turned the group around.” Why did the leader turn the group around?

1. AThe weather was becoming dangerous.
2. BThe hikers were too hungry to go on.
3. CThe leader wanted to arrive before noon.
4. DThe group had already reached the top.

Passage: “Sleep helps the body repair muscles, supports memory and helps control appetite. Adults who regularly sleep too little have a higher risk of several health problems.” Which is the best title for the passage?

1. AThe Long History of the Bed
2. BHow to Build Strong Muscles
3. CWhy Sleep Matters for Health
4. DFoods That Help You Sleep

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. ASitting quietly for five minutes beforehand
2. BResting the arm on a table at heart level
3. CChatting with a friend while the cuff inflates
4. DKeeping completely still and silent during the reading

A safety leaflet says: “Store all medicines out of the reach of children. Keep them in their original containers so that the label and instructions stay with them.” Which practice follows BOTH pieces of advice?

1. AOriginal bottles kept in a high, locked cabinet
2. BOriginal bottles left on a low kitchen table
3. CTablets in an unlabelled jar on a high shelf
4. DTablets loose in a handbag on the floor

“Jon shoved his hands in his pockets and kicked a stone along the path. ‘Fine,’ he muttered, ‘I didn’t want to play anyway.’” What do Jon’s words and actions suggest?

1. AHe is happy for the other players.
2. BHe truly never wanted to play.
3. CHe is excited to go home early.
4. DHe is disappointed but hiding it.