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

Carrots grow underground. The part we eat is the root, which stores food for the plant. Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which is important for eyesight. Which part of the carrot plant do we eat?

1. AThe root
2. BThe flower
3. CThe seeds
4. DThe leaves

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. A1
2. B2
3. C3
4. D4

A fire drill teaches people how to leave a building quickly and safely. During a drill, everyone should walk, not run, to the nearest exit and wait at the meeting point outside. What should people do during a fire drill?

1. ARun as fast as possible to any door
2. BWalk to the nearest exit and wait at the meeting point
3. CStay at their desks until the alarm stops ringing completely
4. DUse the lift to reach the ground floor

“Unlike the noisy city where she grew up, the village was so quiet that Maya could hear the stream from her bedroom.” What contrast does the author draw?

1. ABetween the stream and the river
2. BBetween Maya and her bedroom
3. CBetween early morning and late evening
4. DBetween city noise and village quiet

“Eating more fibre, drinking water and being active can help prevent constipation.” Which advice would the author most likely give?

1. ARest in bed as much as possible every day.
2. BEat mainly white bread and cheese.
3. CEat more fruit, vegetables and whole grains.
4. DAvoid all fluids for several hours after meals.

“The vet told the Lees that their dog was overweight. She advised smaller meals, fewer treats and a longer walk each day.” What can you conclude about the vet’s advice?

1. AIt aims to cure the dog’s fear of walks.
2. BIt aims to help the dog gain weight.
3. CIt aims to help the dog lose weight.
4. DIt aims to teach the dog new tricks.

“The village doctor knew every family by name. When the new hospital opened in the city, many patients still drove an hour to see her.” What can be inferred about why patients kept seeing her?

1. AThe city hospital was closed to them.
2. BThey did not know that the new hospital existed.
3. CThey valued her personal knowledge of them.
4. DShe charged more than the hospital.

“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. AChain stores always close small bookshops.
2. BCommunity support helped the bookshop survive.
3. CThe bookshop was badly damaged by the chain store.
4. DReading clubs are popular only in large cities.