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

The school nurse sent a note home: “Please keep your child at home if they have a fever of 38 °C (100,4 °F) or higher. They may return when they have been free of fever for 24 hours without medicine.” When may a child return to school?

1. AAfter one good night of sleep, even if the fever is still there
2. BAs soon as the fever medicine has been taken
3. CAfter 24 hours without fever and without fever medicine
4. DWhen the temperature is just below 38,5 °C

“I walked into the classroom and saw my best friend waving at me from the back row.” From which point of view is this sentence written?

1. AFirst person
2. BThird person
3. CSecond person
4. DNo point of view at all

Kai wanted to bake bread. He mixed flour, water, yeast and salt. He left the dough to rise for an hour. Then he shaped it into a loaf and baked it. What did Kai do after the dough rose?

1. AHe shaped it into a loaf.
2. BHe mixed in the salt.
3. CHe bought more flour.
4. DHe added more yeast.

“The nurse checked the patient’s wristband, asked his name and date of birth, and compared them with the medicine order before giving the tablet.” Why did the nurse most likely do these checks?

1. ATo make sure the medicine went to the right patient
2. BTo see whether he had visitors waiting
3. CTo find out how long the patient would stay
4. DTo decide what the patient should eat for lunch

“It was the first warm day of spring. The park was full of people: children flew kites, families had picnics and old friends sat chatting on benches.” What is the mood of the passage?

1. ALonely
2. BCheerful
3. CGloomy and grey
4. DTense

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

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

The author writes: “Online shopping is convenient, but it has hidden costs. Small local shops close, high streets empty and delivery vans add to traffic.” Which statement best describes the author’s view?

1. AOnline shopping should be banned in every town.
2. BLocal shops are always cheaper than any online stores.
3. COnline shopping has drawbacks that are easy to miss.
4. DOnline shopping is not convenient for anyone.

“The village had relied on fishing for centuries. When the fish stocks collapsed, young people moved to the cities, the school closed, and only the old harbour remained busy with memories.” What is the tone of the passage?

1. AAngry and accusing
2. BSad and reflective
3. CCheerful and excited
4. DFunny and light-hearted