Scheda di esercizi di Comprensione del testo (test di ammissione) con soluzioni

Camels can go for many days without drinking. When they do find water, they can drink a very large amount in a short time. Their hump stores fat, not water. What does a camel’s hump store?

1. AAir
2. BWater
3. CMilk
4. DFat

“Ellie’s room was a mess. Clothes covered the floor, books were piled on the bed and her shoes were under the desk.” What is the main idea?

1. AEllie had many shoes.
2. BEllie’s room was untidy.
3. CEllie had moved house.
4. DEllie read in bed.

“Tom was reluctant to jump into the cold lake. He stood on the edge for a long time, dipping one toe in the water.” What does “reluctant” mean?

1. ACareless
2. BUnwilling
3. CReady and eager
4. DExcited

“The storm knocked down power lines across the county. Schools closed, and many families spent the night by candlelight.” What was the effect of the fallen power lines?

1. AThe storm became stronger.
2. BFamilies bought new power lines.
3. CSchools opened earlier the next day.
4. DMany homes had no electricity.

“The coach had a rule: no phones at practice. When Jamie’s phone buzzed during drills, the coach simply held out his hand.” What did the coach most likely want?

1. AJamie to call someone back
2. BJamie to hand over the phone
3. CJamie to shake his hand
4. DJamie to leave practice early

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

“The old bookshop had survived two wars and a fire. When a huge chain store opened across the street, people expected it to close. Instead, loyal customers organised a reading club there, and sales rose.” What is the central idea?

1. AReading clubs are popular only in large cities.
2. BChain stores always close small bookshops.
3. CThe bookshop was badly damaged by the chain store.
4. DCommunity support helped the bookshop survive.

A study compares two groups of patients after knee surgery. Group A did physiotherapy three times a week; Group B did it once a week. After two months, Group A could walk farther. The groups were similar in age and health at the start. Why does it matter that the groups were similar at the start?

1. AIt shows that once a week is the best amount.
2. BIt proves that age has no effect on recovery.
3. CIt makes physiotherapy the more likely cause.
4. DIt means that Group B did not have surgery.