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

A recipe card says: “Serves 4. You will need 2 cups of rice, 1 onion and 3 cups of water.” How many people does the recipe serve?

1. A3
2. B4
3. C1
4. D2

Clara Barton was a nurse during the American Civil War. She cared for wounded soldiers on the battlefield. Later, in 1881, she founded the American Red Cross. What did Clara Barton found?

1. AThe American Red Cross
2. BA medical school for women doctors
3. CThe first nursing school in America
4. DA hospital for children in New York

A medication log shows: “Monday – taken 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday – taken 8 a.m. Wednesday – taken 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.” Which dose was missed?

1. AWednesday evening
2. BMonday morning
3. CWednesday morning
4. DTuesday evening

“The storm knocked down power lines across the county. Schools closed, and many families spent the night by candlelight.” What was the effect of the fallen power lines?

1. AMany homes had no electricity.
2. BFamilies bought new power lines.
3. CSchools opened earlier the next day.
4. DThe storm became stronger.

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

A thermometer reading of 39 °C (102,2 °F) is described as a high fever in the nurse’s notes. The next morning, the reading is 37 °C (98,6 °F). What does this suggest?

1. AThe patient’s fever has come down.
2. BThe patient’s fever has got worse.
3. CThe patient has a new infection.
4. DThe thermometer must be broken.

A table described in a report shows the number of flu cases at a clinic: October 12, November 30, December 54, January 41. Which statement does the data support?

1. ACases peaked in December and then decreased.
2. BCases were the same in November and January.
3. CCases increased every month from October to January.
4. DJanuary had the most cases.

“The kettle whistled, but Sarah did not move. She was staring at the letter in her hands, reading the same line again and again.” What can you infer?

1. ASarah is waiting for the tea to cool down.
2. BThe letter contains news that has shocked her.
3. CThe letter is a shopping list for the week.
4. DSarah cannot hear the kettle whistling in the kitchen.