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

Koalas live in eastern Australia. They eat mainly the leaves of eucalyptus trees and sleep for many hours each day. What do koalas mainly eat?

1. AGrass and seeds
2. BBamboo shoots
3. CSmall insects and worms
4. DEucalyptus leaves

The clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays. At what time does the clinic close on a Saturday?

1. A6 p.m.
2. B1 p.m.
3. C9 a.m.
4. D8 a.m.

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

Passage: “Coral reefs are sometimes called the rainforests of the sea.” Why might coral reefs be compared to rainforests?

1. ABoth receive a lot of rain.
2. BBoth are found only on mountains.
3. CBoth are home to a great variety of life.
4. DBoth are made mainly of tall trees.

“The FAST test helps people spot a stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services.” What does the letter T stand for?

1. ATime to call emergency services
2. BTemperature rising suddenly and sharply
3. CTrouble seeing out of one eye
4. DTiredness in the arms and legs

“Smoking harms almost every organ in the body. It raises the risk of lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. Quitting at any age brings health benefits.” What is the author’s main message?

1. AOnly older people are harmed by smoking.
2. BSmoking is harmful, and quitting helps at any age.
3. CQuitting smoking is helpful only for young people.
4. DSmoking affects the lungs but no other organs.

A graph shows that ice-cream sales and sunburn cases both rise in summer. A writer concludes that eating ice cream causes sunburn. What is the best explanation for the link?

1. ASunburn makes people want ice cream.
2. BThe graph must contain a mistake.
3. CHot, sunny weather increases both.
4. DIce cream makes skin more sensitive.

“Discharge note: Walk for 10 minutes three times a day in week 1. Increase to 20 minutes three times a day in week 2. Avoid lifting anything heavier than 5 kg (about 11 lb) for 6 weeks.” Which activity is allowed in week 2?

1. ACarrying a 10 kg bag of shopping
2. BLifting a 7 kg box onto a shelf
3. CWalking 60 minutes without a rest
4. DWalking 20 minutes three times a day