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

The word “volcano” comes from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. A volcano is an opening in Earth’s crust through which melted rock, ash and gases escape. Where does the word “volcano” come from?

1. AThe name of a Roman god of fire
2. BThe name of a mountain in Greece
3. CA scientist who studied ash
4. DA word for melted rock

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. AWater
2. BFat
3. CMilk
4. DAir

The Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth. It covers more area than all the land on Earth put together. What does the passage say about the Pacific Ocean?

1. AIt covers more area than all the land combined.
2. BIt is the smallest and warmest ocean.
3. CIt is shallower and colder than the Atlantic Ocean.
4. DIt is the only ocean with islands.

“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. AGentle
2. BRushed
3. CStrict
4. DBored

“By the end of the first week, Aisha had memorised the names of all thirty children in her class. By the end of the month, she knew which of them liked maths and which loved drawing.” What can you infer about Aisha?

1. AShe is a nurse checking the health of the children.
2. BShe is a new pupil who keeps forgetting names.
3. CShe is a parent helping out at the school for one day.
4. DShe is a teacher who takes an interest in her pupils.

A patient reads: “Take this medicine on an empty stomach, one hour before breakfast.” She usually eats breakfast at 8 a.m. When should she take the medicine?

1. AAt 7 a.m.
2. BAt 9 a.m. after breakfast
3. CAt bedtime, before she sleeps
4. DAt 8 a.m. with breakfast

“The forest fire was finally under control after three days. Firefighters praised the townspeople, who had cleared dry brush around their homes weeks earlier, for saving many houses.” Why did the firefighters praise the townspeople?

1. AThey put out the fire themselves on the first day.
2. BThey called the firefighters very quickly.
3. CTheir earlier preparation helped protect houses.
4. DThey left the town before the fire began.

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

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