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

The table of contents of a first-aid book lists: Chapter 1 Cuts and Scrapes, page 3; Chapter 2 Burns, page 15; Chapter 3 Broken Bones, page 27; Chapter 4 Choking, page 40. On which page does the chapter about burns begin?

1. APage 40
2. BPage 3
3. CPage 15
4. DPage 27

Ice melts when it is heated, turning into liquid water. If the water is heated more, it boils and turns into a gas called water vapour. What does water turn into when it boils?

1. AWater vapour
2. BIce
3. CSea salt crystals
4. DLiquid oil

The seasons change because Earth is tilted. As Earth travels around the sun, first one half and then the other half leans towards the sun and gets more direct sunlight. Why do the seasons change?

1. AThe moon blocks the sun in winter.
2. BThe sun gets hotter and colder each year.
3. CClouds cover Earth for half of each year.
4. DEarth is tilted as it moves around the sun.

The author writes: “Every student should learn basic first aid. A few simple skills, such as how to help someone who is choking, can save a life.” What is the author’s purpose?

1. ATo describe the history of first aid training
2. BTo explain how to treat a broken bone
3. CTo entertain readers with a story about choking
4. DTo persuade readers that students should learn first aid

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. AMixing the spray with bleach for extra power
2. BLeaving it on a low shelf in the playroom
3. COpening a window while using the spray
4. DUsing it in a small closed cupboard

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

A chart shows average daily steps: Monday 6000, Tuesday 8000, Wednesday 4000, Thursday 8000, Friday 9000. Which statement is supported by the chart?

1. AFriday had the most steps, and Wednesday the fewest.
2. BThe person walked 9000 steps every day.
3. CTuesday had more steps than Thursday.
4. DThe number of steps increased every day from Monday to Friday.

“The pain reliever starts working within 30 minutes. Its effects last about 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.” A patient takes the first dose at 8 a.m. If the patient takes each next dose only when the previous one wears off, at what time would the third dose be taken?

1. A6 p.m.
2. B2 p.m.
3. C4 p.m.
4. D8 p.m.