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

Drinking enough water helps the body control its temperature. Water also carries nutrients to cells and removes waste through the kidneys. Many adults need about two litres of fluid a day, and more in hot weather. According to the passage, how does water help remove waste?

1. ABy lowering the temperature of the cells
2. BBy carrying nutrients to cells
3. CThrough the kidneys
4. DThrough the skin only

Before giving blood, donors answer questions about their health and have their blood pressure and iron level checked. If the checks are normal, they donate about half a litre of blood, then rest and have a snack. What happens after the health checks are normal?

1. AThe donor answers health questions.
2. BThe donor gives about half a litre of blood.
3. CThe donor has the blood pressure and iron level checked again.
4. DThe donor goes home straight away.

“The sun was setting over the desert, and the camels rested near a small pool of water surrounded by palm trees.” What is the setting of this sentence?

1. AA beach at midday
2. BA snowy mountain at night
3. CA desert in the evening
4. DA forest at sunrise

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. It helps glucose move from the blood into cells, where it is used for energy. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas makes little or no insulin. What would most likely happen to blood glucose in untreated type 1 diabetes?

1. AIt would fall, because the cells use more glucose.
2. BIt would rise, because less glucose can enter the cells.
3. CIt would turn into insulin in the pancreas.
4. DIt would stay normal, because insulin is not needed for glucose.

Jordan studied every evening for two weeks and made flashcards of the hardest terms. On the day of the exam, he walked out of the room smiling. What can you infer about Jordan?

1. AHe did not take the exam.
2. BHe felt that the exam went well.
3. CHe forgot all the terms.
4. DHe studied only the night before.

“Using phones and tablets late at night may make it harder to fall asleep. Experts suggest putting screens away about an hour before bed.” Which person is following the experts’ advice?

1. AAna, who reads a paper book for the last hour
2. BBen, who scrolls his phone until midnight
3. CDan, who plays games until he falls asleep
4. DCara, who watches videos on her tablet in bed

“The soup kitchen served 200 meals in January and 260 in February. The manager said the rise was due to the cold weather.” Which information would best test the manager’s explanation?

1. AThe names of the volunteers
2. BMeals served in warmer months
3. CThe size of the kitchen
4. DThe price of soup ingredients

Read the sentences: (1) Finally, the nurse records the result. (2) First, the nurse washes her hands. (3) Next, she places the thermometer under the patient’s tongue. (4) Then she waits for the beep and reads the number. Which order is correct?

1. A2, 4, 3, 1
2. B2, 3, 4, 1
3. C1, 2, 3, 4
4. D3, 2, 4, 1