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

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

Penguins cannot fly, but they are excellent swimmers. Their wings work like flippers, and they can dive deep to catch fish. How do penguins use their wings?

1. AFor digging nests in the ice
2. BAs flippers for swimming
3. CFor keeping their eggs warm
4. DFor flying long distances

Dentists advise brushing your teeth twice a day for about two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste. Flossing once a day cleans between the teeth where a brush cannot reach. Why should people floss?

1. ATo replace brushing twice a day
2. BTo add fluoride to the teeth
3. CTo make the teeth whiter
4. DTo clean the gaps between the teeth

“Every morning, Mr. Patel opened his bakery at 5 a.m. By 7 a.m., a line of customers stretched down the street.” What can you infer about the bakery?

1. AIt sells only one type of bread.
2. BIt is popular with many customers.
3. CIt opens later than other shops.
4. DIt is closing down soon.

Kelp is a type of large brown algae that grows in cold ocean water. Kelp forests provide food and shelter for many animals, including sea otters, which eat the sea urchins that feed on kelp. How do sea otters help kelp forests?

1. AThey eat the kelp before it grows too tall.
2. BThey plant new kelp on the ocean floor.
3. CThey keep the water warm for the kelp.
4. DThey eat the sea urchins that feed on kelp.

“Before the nurse entered the isolation room, she put on a gown, gloves and a mask. When she left, she removed them and washed her hands.” What is the most likely reason for these steps?

1. ATo prevent the spread of infection
2. BTo keep her uniform clean for lunch
3. CTo follow a dress code for visitors
4. DTo keep the patient warm and comfortable

The author writes: “People who take the stairs instead of the lift (elevator) are healthier. So, if we remove the lifts, everyone will become healthier.” What is wrong with this reasoning?

1. AIt gives a statistic that is clearly incorrect.
2. BIt suggests that lifts are healthier than stairs.
3. CIt ignores other reasons for the link and new problems.
4. DIt assumes stairs cost more to build than lifts.

“Luis looked at his watch, then at the long queue, then at his watch again. Finally, he sighed, stepped out of the line and walked to the self-service machine.” What most likely motivated Luis?

1. AHe enjoyed waiting in queues.
2. BHe was short of time.
3. CHe wanted to talk to the cashier.
4. DHe had forgotten his wallet.