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

A volunteer schedule reads: “Morning shift 8–12: Jo, Raj. Afternoon shift 12–4: Ken, Lily. Evening shift 4–8: Jo, Mia.” Who works two shifts?

1. ARaj
2. BKen
3. CJo
4. DMia

Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the sky. Thunder is the sound made when lightning heats the air very quickly. What makes the sound of thunder?

1. ALightning heating the air very quickly
2. BClouds bumping into each other
3. CRain hitting the ground very hard
4. DStrong wind blowing through trees

“Lucas tiptoed past his sleeping baby sister so he would not wake her.” Why did Lucas tiptoe?

1. ATo surprise his parents
2. BBecause his feet were sore
3. CTo avoid waking his sister
4. DBecause the floor was wet

The author says: “Some argue that homework is a waste of time. Yet research shows that a moderate amount of homework can improve test scores for older students.” How does the author respond to the argument against homework?

1. ABy telling a personal story about homework from school
2. BBy agreeing that homework is a waste of time
3. CBy presenting research that supports some homework
4. DBy ignoring the argument completely

“The pharmacist asked Mrs. Kim whether she took any other medicines, including vitamins and herbal products, before giving her the new prescription.” Why did the pharmacist most likely ask this?

1. ATo find out her date of birth
2. BTo check for possible interactions
3. CTo sell her more vitamins
4. DTo decide the colour of the medicine label

“The warranty covers repairs for two years from the date of purchase. It does not cover damage caused by dropping the device or by water.” Which repair would the warranty cover?

1. AA cracked screen after the phone was dropped
2. BA fault first appearing after three years
3. CWater damage after the phone fell in a pool
4. DA fault that appears after one year of normal use

“When the power went out, Grandpa calmly lit the candles, found the radio and told us stories about storms from his childhood.” Which word best describes Grandpa?

1. AImpatient
2. BFrightened
3. CComposed
4. DForgetful

“Ever since the storm, Mr. Novak checked the sky every morning and kept a torch (flashlight) and a radio by the door.” What does this suggest about Mr. Novak?

1. AThe storm made him more cautious.
2. BHe enjoys listening to the radio.
3. CHe is planning a camping trip.
4. DHe has never experienced a storm.