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

Our town library will hold a free reading program for children every Saturday in July. Sessions start at 10 a.m. and last one hour. No sign-up is needed. How long does each session last?

1. ATen minutes
2. BOne month
3. COne hour
4. DAll day

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. AAir
2. BMilk
3. CFat
4. DWater

A coupon reads: “20% off any one item. Valid until 30 April. Cannot be used with other offers.” What is one rule for using the coupon?

1. AIt can be used on every item.
2. BIt cannot be combined with other offers.
3. CIt gives a discount of 30 percent.
4. DIt is valid for the whole of next year.

“I can’t believe they cancelled the concert again,” Mia sighed, throwing the tickets on the table. “That’s the third time this year.” What is Mia’s tone?

1. AFrustrated
2. BAmused
3. CHopeful and calm
4. DGrateful

“The town had a problem: the only bridge over the river was too narrow for two cars. The council solved it by building a second bridge and making each one-way.” How is the passage organised?

1. ADescription of a place
2. BTime order of events
3. CProblem and solution
4. DCompare and contrast

The river flooded after a week of heavy rain. Water covered the main road, so the town closed it and set up a detour through the hills. What caused the town to close the main road?

1. AA traffic accident on the detour
2. BRepairs being made in the hills
3. CSnow falling during the week
4. DFlood water covering the main road

“It was the kind of morning that made you want to stay in bed — grey skies, steady drizzle and a cold wind rattling the windows.” What mood is the author creating?

1. APeaceful
2. BTense
3. CGloomy
4. DJoyful

A notice says: “From 1 June, the clinic will no longer accept cash. Payment by card or phone only.” A patient arrives on 3 June with only cash. What is most likely to happen?

1. AThe patient will get a cash discount.
2. BThe patient will not be able to pay with cash.
3. CThe patient will be refused treatment by law.
4. DThe patient will pay cash as usual.