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

Hannah lost her library card. She went to the front desk, showed her ID and paid a small fee. The librarian printed a new card for her. What did Hannah show at the front desk?

1. AHer library books
2. BHer ID
3. CHer receipt
4. DHer old card

A recipe card says: “Serves 4. You will need 2 cups of rice, 1 onion and 3 cups of water.” How many people does the recipe serve?

1. A3
2. B1
3. C4
4. D2

Last winter our town opened a new indoor pool. Since then, the number of children taking swimming lessons has doubled. What happened after the pool opened?

1. AThe town closed its outdoor pool.
2. BFewer adults went swimming.
3. CTwice as many children took swimming lessons.
4. DSwimming lessons became more expensive than before.

Jordan studied every evening for two weeks and made flashcards of the hardest terms. On the day of the exam, he walked out of the room smiling. What can you infer about Jordan?

1. AHe felt that the exam went well.
2. BHe forgot all the terms.
3. CHe studied only the night before.
4. DHe did not take the exam.

“The tide was coming in fast. The children, busy building their sandcastle, did not notice the water creeping closer and closer.” What is most likely to happen next?

1. AThey will win a sandcastle prize.
2. BThe tide will go back out.
3. CThey will build a castle on the cliffs.
4. DThe rising water will reach the sandcastle.

“Before you start the exam, read all the instructions. Write your name on every page. Answer the questions in any order, but show all your work.” Which action is allowed by the instructions?

1. AWriting only the final answers without work
2. BAnswering question 5 before question 1
3. CSkipping the instructions to save time
4. DWriting your name on the first page only

The author writes: “Most people in my office prefer tea to coffee. Therefore, tea is the most popular drink in the country.” What is the main flaw?

1. AOne office may not represent the country.
2. BThe author does not drink tea or coffee.
3. CTea and coffee contain similar amounts of water.
4. DCoffee is more expensive than tea.

“The surgeon, who had performed the operation hundreds of times, still reviewed every step the night before.” What does this detail reveal about the surgeon?

1. AThe surgeon is careful despite great experience.
2. BThe surgeon now finds this operation dull and boring.
3. CThe surgeon has forgotten how to operate.
4. DThe surgeon is new and unsure of the procedure.