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

Lucy and her brother both like sports. Lucy plays football on Tuesdays, and her brother swims on Thursdays. On Saturdays, they both go running in the park. What do Lucy and her brother do together?

1. AThey play football on Tuesdays.
2. BThey play tennis on Sundays.
3. CThey go running on Saturdays.
4. DThey swim on Thursdays.

A school lunch menu shows: Monday – pasta; Tuesday – tacos; Wednesday – soup and salad; Thursday – fish; Friday – pizza. On which day is fish served?

1. AThursday
2. BMonday
3. CTuesday
4. DFriday

Elephants use their trunks for many tasks. They breathe and smell through them, pick up food, drink water and even greet other elephants. What is the main idea of the passage?

1. AElephants have a strong sense of smell.
2. BElephants greet one another often.
3. CAn elephant’s trunk has many uses.
4. DElephants drink a lot of water.

The new medication reduced headaches in 70 percent of patients in the trial. However, 15 percent of patients reported stomach upset. What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo give another benefit of the medication
2. BTo explain how the trial was done
3. CTo point out a drawback of the medication
4. DTo compare it with a different drug

“Marco checked the weather report three times, packed an extra jacket and put an umbrella by the door the night before the school trip.” What can you infer about Marco?

1. AHe thinks the trip will be sunny and warm.
2. BHe has forgotten the date of the school trip.
3. CHe does not really want to go on the school trip.
4. DHe expects bad weather and likes to be prepared.

“The new phone is lighter, has a bigger screen and lasts longer on a single charge than the old model. It also costs more.” Which is a disadvantage of the new phone?

1. AIts battery lasts longer.
2. BIt costs more.
3. CIt is lighter.
4. DIt has a bigger screen.

“The forest was eerily quiet. No birds sang, and the usual rustle of small animals had stopped. Then, far off, came a low rumble of thunder.” What mood does the author create?

1. ACheerful and lively
2. BSad and hopeless
3. CTense and uneasy
4. DSilly and playful

“It was the kind of morning that made you want to stay in bed — grey skies, steady drizzle and a cold wind rattling the windows.” What mood is the author creating?

1. AGloomy
2. BJoyful
3. CPeaceful
4. DTense