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

Vitamin C is found in many fruits and vegetables, such as oranges, strawberries and peppers. The body uses it to help heal wounds. Which food is named as a source of vitamin C?

1. AWhite bread
2. BHard cheese
3. CStrawberries
4. DBrown rice

Snakes flick their tongues in and out to pick up scents from the air. This helps them find food and sense danger. Why do snakes flick their tongues?

1. ATo pick up scents from the air around them
2. BTo cool their bodies down
3. CTo clean dust off their faces and eyes
4. DTo warn other snakes away

“The ancient castle stood on a hill overlooking the village.” Which word means the same as “ancient” in this sentence?

1. AVery modern
2. BVery old
3. CVery small
4. DVery tall

An advertisement says: “Everyone is switching to SparkleSmile toothpaste. Don’t be the only one left behind!” Which technique is the advertisement using?

1. AUrging people to follow the crowd
2. BDescribing the ingredients in detail
3. CComparing the price with other toothpastes
4. DQuoting a dentist’s expert advice

A label on a cleaning spray reads: “Use in a well-ventilated area. Do not mix with bleach. Keep away from children.” Which action follows the label?

1. ALeaving it on a low shelf in the playroom
2. BOpening a window while using the spray
3. CMixing the spray with bleach for extra power
4. DUsing it in a small closed cupboard

A patient handout says: “Call the clinic if your temperature rises above 38,5 °C (101,3 °F), if the wound becomes red and swollen, or if you notice any discharge.” Which situation should lead the patient to call?

1. AThe bandage needs to be changed as planned.
2. BThe wound becomes red and swollen.
3. CThe patient feels tired after a long walk.
4. DThe temperature is 37,0 °C (98,6 °F) in the evening.

A clinic policy reads: “Patients more than 15 minutes late may be asked to rebook. Patients who call ahead to say they are running late will be seen if time allows.” A patient arrives 20 minutes late without calling. What is most likely to happen?

1. AThe patient must pay a fine before leaving.
2. BThe patient may be asked to book another time.
3. CThe patient will be seen immediately.
4. DThe patient’s next visit will be cancelled.

“Every year, Grandpa planted one more apple tree. When people asked why, since he would not live to see them fruit, he smiled and said, ‘They are not for me.’” What does Grandpa’s answer suggest?

1. AHe planted the trees for future generations.
2. BHe did not like eating apples himself.
3. CHe did not know how trees grow.
4. DHe planned to sell the young trees soon for money.