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

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It protects us from germs, helps keep our temperature steady and lets us feel touch, heat and pain. Which job of the skin is NOT mentioned in the passage?

1. AProtecting us from germs
2. BKeeping temperature steady
3. CMaking red blood cells
4. DLetting us feel touch

Laughter has health benefits. It can lower stress, relax the muscles and may even help the immune system. Which benefit of laughter is mentioned in the passage?

1. AIt improves eyesight.
2. BIt can lower stress.
3. CIt cures infections.
4. DIt replaces exercise.

Dogs have a much stronger sense of smell than humans. Because of this, they are trained to help find missing people and to detect things such as drugs in airports. Why are dogs used to find missing people?

1. AThey can see well in the dark.
2. BThey have a strong sense of smell.
3. CThey are faster than people.
4. DThey can hear people calling far away.

Mount Everest grows about 4 millimetres taller every year. This happens because the Indian plate is slowly pushing against the Eurasian plate, forcing the land upward. What causes Mount Everest to grow?

1. ASnow building up on the summit every year
2. BClimbers adding rocks to the peak
3. CThe movement of two plates pushing together
4. DVolcanic eruptions under the mountain

“Ravi and his sister argued about which film to watch. In the end, they agreed to watch his choice tonight and hers tomorrow.” How was the conflict resolved?

1. AThey decided not to watch any film.
2. BRavi’s sister chose both films.
3. CThey compromised and took turns.
4. DTheir parents chose a different film.

Discharge instructions: “Keep the dressing dry for 48 hours. After that, you may shower, but do not soak the wound in a bath until the stitches are removed.” On day 3, what may the patient do?

1. ASoak in a bath
2. BTake a shower
3. CSwim in a pool
4. DRemove the stitches

The author writes: “Either we close the old swimming pool, or the town will go bankrupt.” What is the flaw in this statement?

1. AIt uses figures that are clearly out of date.
2. BIt gives too many reasons for closing the pool.
3. CIt agrees with both sides of the debate.
4. DIt presents only two options when others exist.

A job ad says: “Wanted: nurse for night shifts. At least two years’ experience required. Must have a valid licence. Spanish speakers preferred.” Which applicant meets all the requirements?

1. AStudent nurse, 4 years of study, speaks Spanish
2. BLicensed nurse with 3 years’ experience, speaks only English
3. CLicensed nurse with 1 year of experience, speaks Spanish
4. DNurse with 5 years’ experience, expired licence