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

Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?

1. AThey let air and water into the soil.
2. BThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.
3. CThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.
4. DThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.

“The cat crept slowly across the grass, keeping low, its eyes fixed on the bird.” What is the cat most likely trying to do?

1. APlay with a ball
2. BGo to sleep
3. CCatch the bird
4. DFind its owner

A glossary is a list of important words and their meanings, usually found at the back of a book. A student reading a biology textbook does not know the word “osmosis”. Where could she find its meaning quickly?

1. AIn the table of contents
2. BOn the copyright page
3. CIn the glossary
4. DOn the title page

“The road was icy, so Dad drove slowly and kept a long distance from the car in front.” Why did Dad drive this way?

1. ATo arrive at work early
2. BTo let the car in front pass him
3. CTo drive safely on the slippery road
4. DTo save fuel on the long journey

The library’s new rule states: “Mobile phones must be set to silent in the reading room. Calls may be taken in the lobby.” Where may visitors take phone calls?

1. ANowhere in the building
2. BAnywhere in the library
3. CIn the reading room
4. DIn the lobby

“When you exercise in hot weather, your body sweats to cool down. If you do not replace the lost fluid, you can become dehydrated, which may cause dizziness and headaches.” What is the main point of the passage?

1. AHeadaches are caused only by hot weather.
2. BReplacing fluid prevents dehydration in heat.
3. CHot weather is good for exercising.
4. DSweating is a sign of serious illness.

“The scientist repeated the experiment five times in different labs and always got the same result.” Why does this strengthen the scientist’s findings?

1. ARepeated results make chance or error less likely.
2. BIt proves the result is true in every case.
3. CThe law requires exactly five repeat tests.
4. DDifferent labs always use the same equipment.

“The children’s faces fell when the teacher announced that the zoo trip had been cancelled. Then she smiled and said, ‘Instead, the zoo is coming to us!’” How do the children’s feelings most likely change?

1. AFrom happiness to sadness
2. BFrom disappointment to excitement
3. CFrom boredom to anger
4. DFrom excitement to fear and worry