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

The class schedule reads: “Anatomy: Room 101, 9:00–10:30. Chemistry: Room 204, 10:45–12:15. Lunch: 12:15–1:00.” Where is the chemistry class held?

1. ARoom 101
2. BThe lunch hall
3. CRoom 204
4. DRoom 210

A rainbow can appear when sunlight shines through raindrops. The drops bend the light and split it into different colours. What causes a rainbow?

1. AWind blowing the rain sideways
2. BSunlight passing through raindrops
3. CMoonlight on the sea
4. DClouds blocking the sunlight

The cheetah is the fastest land animal. It can reach speeds of about 100 km/h, but only for short bursts of around 30 seconds. What limits the cheetah’s top speed?

1. AIt can only run on grass.
2. BIt is much heavier than other big cats.
3. CIt can only keep it up for short bursts.
4. DIt runs only at night.

“The hospital will introduce a new uniform colour system. Nurses will wear navy, physiotherapists green and healthcare assistants light blue. This will help patients know who is caring for them.” What is the purpose of the new system?

1. ATo make staff look more modern and smart
2. BTo reduce the number of nurses
3. CTo help patients identify staff roles
4. DTo make uniforms cheaper to buy

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

“The waiting room was packed. Every chair was taken, and a dozen people stood along the walls.” What does “packed” mean in this passage?

1. AWrapped in paper
2. BReady for a trip
3. CQuiet and empty
4. DVery crowded

“When the excellent results came in, the team leader did not celebrate. Instead, she gathered everyone and asked, ‘What could we have done better?’” What does this suggest about the team leader?

1. AShe wants to punish team members for mistakes.
2. BShe is disappointed with the team’s results.
3. CShe does not care about the team’s work.
4. DShe focuses on improvement even after success.

“A doctor’s note must be given for any absence of more than three days. Absences of three days or fewer can be reported by phone.” A nurse is absent from Monday to Wednesday. What must the nurse do?

1. AReport it in person on Monday.
2. BBring a doctor’s note.
3. CTake an unpaid holiday.
4. DReport the absence by phone.