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

Camels can go for many days without drinking. When they do find water, they can drink a very large amount in a short time. Their hump stores fat, not water. What does a camel’s hump store?

1. AMilk
2. BWater
3. CFat
4. DAir

When Leo opened the door, the kitchen was full of smoke and the smoke alarm was beeping. A pan was still on the stove. What most likely happened?

1. AA window had been left open.
2. BLeo had cleaned the kitchen.
3. CFood on the stove had burned.
4. DThe alarm was being tested by the landlord.

The heart is a muscle about the size of a fist. It pumps blood through the body day and night. In an adult at rest, it beats about 60 to 100 times a minute. According to the passage, how big is the heart?

1. AAbout the size of a head
2. BAbout the size of a thumb
3. CAbout the size of a football
4. DAbout the size of a fist

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

At the start of the shift, the nurse counted the patient’s tablets: 30. At the end of the shift, there were 27. The patient takes one tablet three times a day, and all doses were given on time during the shift. What can you conclude?

1. ASome tablets are missing from the container.
2. BThe patient refused all three doses offered during the shift.
3. CThe count matches three doses given during the shift.
4. DThe patient took six tablets during the shift.

“The lungs contain millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli. Here, oxygen passes into the blood, and carbon dioxide passes out to be breathed away.” What happens in the alveoli?

1. AAir is warmed before reaching the nose.
2. BFood is broken down into nutrients.
3. CBlood cells are made from bone marrow.
4. DOxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.

“Sugar-free drinks are often advertised as healthy. However, being free of sugar does not mean a drink has any nutrients, and some contain acids that can harm tooth enamel.” What is the author’s main point?

1. AEvery drink contains acids that harm teeth.
2. BSugar-free drinks are dangerous to drink.
3. CSugar-free does not automatically mean healthy.
4. DSugary drinks are better for your teeth.

Paula wrote: “Our hospital cafeteria now offers more fresh fruit and fewer fried foods. Since the change, sales of fruit have doubled. Clearly, every employee is now eating a healthy diet.” Why is Paula’s last statement not well supported?

1. AFruit sales actually went down after the cafeteria changed its menu.
2. BThe cafeteria did not change its menu at all.
3. CHigher fruit sales do not show what every employee eats.
4. DFried foods are healthier than fresh fruit.