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

Sharks have lived in the oceans for millions of years. Unlike most fish, their skeletons are made of cartilage, the same bendy material found in your nose and ears. What are shark skeletons made of?

1. AHard bone
2. BCartilage
3. CThin shell
4. DScales

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It is made mostly of gas and has a giant storm called the Great Red Spot. What is the Great Red Spot?

1. AA frozen ocean
2. BA deep crater
3. CA giant storm
4. DA large moon

“Amira was furious when she found that someone had taken her bike without asking. Her face turned red, and she stamped her foot.” What does “furious” mean?

1. AVery sleepy
2. BVery scared
3. CVery sad
4. DVery angry

“Many people believe bulls are angered by the colour red. In fact, bulls cannot see red well. They react to the movement of the cape, not its colour.” What is the purpose of the passage?

1. ATo describe how bulls are raised on farms
2. BTo tell a story about a famous bull
3. CTo correct a common belief
4. DTo persuade people to stop bullfighting

The new park is the most beautiful place in the city. It has 200 trees, a playground and a small lake. Which statement from the passage is an opinion?

1. AIt has a small lake.
2. BThe new park is the most beautiful place in the city.
3. CIt has a playground.
4. DIt has 200 trees.

“The nurse spoke softly, held the boy’s hand and explained each step before she gave the injection.” Which word best describes the nurse’s manner?

1. AStrict
2. BBored
3. CGentle
4. DRushed

“Hospital A has 20 nurses for 100 patients. Hospital B has 15 nurses for 50 patients.” Which statement is correct?

1. ABoth hospitals have the same ratio.
2. BHospital A has fewer patients per nurse.
3. CHospital B has more nurses per patient.
4. DHospital A has more nurses per patient.

“Some critics call the festival a waste of money. Yet last year it brought 20 000 visitors to town, and local hotels and restaurants had their busiest week of the year.” Which claim does the evidence mainly support?

1. AThe festival costs too much to run.
2. BThe festival benefits local businesses.
3. CThe festival should be held every week.
4. DHotels lose money during the festival.