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

The first Olympic Games were held in ancient Greece, in a place called Olympia. The modern Olympic Games began in 1896 in Athens. Where were the first modern Olympic Games held?

1. ARome
2. BOlympia
3. CParis
4. DAthens

Snakes flick their tongues in and out to pick up scents from the air. This helps them find food and sense danger. Why do snakes flick their tongues?

1. ATo clean dust off their faces and eyes
2. BTo pick up scents from the air around them
3. CTo warn other snakes away
4. DTo cool their bodies down

Bees are important for farming. As they move from flower to flower collecting nectar, they carry pollen that helps plants make fruit and seeds. How do bees help plants?

1. AThey eat the insects that harm crops.
2. BThey dig the soil around the roots.
3. CThey water the plants with nectar.
4. DThey carry pollen between flowers.

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

“The town had a problem: the only bridge over the river was too narrow for two cars. The council solved it by building a second bridge and making each one-way.” How is the passage organised?

1. ACompare and contrast
2. BProblem and solution
3. CTime order of events
4. DDescription of a place

“Whenever it rained, the old roof leaked into the kitchen. This winter, after the roof was replaced, the kitchen stayed dry through every storm.” What can be concluded?

1. AThe new roof fixed the leak.
2. BThe kitchen was moved to another room.
3. CIt did not rain this winter.
4. DThe old roof had no problems.

“I have taught for 25 years,” the principal said. “I have seen many fashions come and go. But I have never seen a fashion that improved learning as much as a good night’s sleep.” What is the principal’s main point?

1. ASleep matters more than passing education trends.
2. BTeachers should follow every new fashion.
3. CEducation never changes over 25 years.
4. DStudents should stay up late at night to study more.

The dosage chart reads: “Weight 10–14 kg: 5 mL. Weight 15–19 kg: 7,5 mL. Weight 20–29 kg: 10 mL. Give every 6 hours as needed, no more than 4 doses in 24 hours.” A child weighs 18 kg. What is the most this child may receive in 24 hours?

1. A30 mL
2. B7,5 mL
3. C40 mL
4. D20 mL