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

Monarch butterflies in North America travel thousands of kilometres each autumn to spend the winter in warmer places, such as forests in Mexico. Where do many monarch butterflies spend the winter?

1. AIn the far north of Canada
2. BIn forests in Mexico
3. COn islands near Japan
4. DIn deserts in Africa

Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of serious head injury in a crash. A helmet should sit level on the head and fit snugly, with the strap fastened under the chin. How should a helmet sit on the head?

1. ALevel and snug, strap fastened
2. BLow over the eyes with the strap open
3. CLoose so that air can move freely
4. DTilted back so the forehead is free

A flyer reads: “Free CPR class for parents. Saturday 10 a.m. at the community centre. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.” What should people bring to the class?

1. AA packed lunch
2. BA training dummy
3. CA water bottle
4. DA first-aid kit

A website article is titled “Five Easy Ways to Save Water at Home”. Which text structure will the article most likely use?

1. AA debate between two experts
2. BA comparison of two cities
3. CA list of tips
4. DA story told in time order

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

Hand sanitiser is useful when soap and water are not available. Still, washing with soap and water is better when hands are visibly dirty, because sanitiser does not remove dirt and grease well. What can you infer from the passage?

1. AHand sanitiser should never be used.
2. BSoap and water are the better choice for greasy hands.
3. CSoap and water are only needed in hospitals and clinics, not at home.
4. DHand sanitiser removes dirt better than soap.

“In one study, people who were told a pill would ease their pain reported less pain, even though the pill contained no medicine.” What does this study illustrate?

1. APain cannot be measured in any study.
2. BThe study’s pill secretly contained hidden painkillers.
3. CPills without medicine cure all kinds of disease.
4. DExpectations can affect how people report symptoms.

Medicine schedule: “Tablet A: every 12 hours. Tablet B: every 8 hours.” Both are first given at 8 a.m. At what time will both tablets next be due together?

1. AMidnight the same day
2. B4 p.m. the same day
3. C8 p.m. the same day
4. D8 a.m. the next day