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

A sign-in sheet at the clinic has these columns: Name, Time In, Reason for Visit, Time Out. What should a patient write in the third column?

1. AThe time they arrived
2. BTheir name
3. CThe time they left
4. DThe reason for the visit

The instructions on a box of tissues say: “Pull one tissue from the slot at the top. The next tissue will pop up automatically.” What happens after you pull out one tissue?

1. AThe box must be opened again.
2. BThe slot closes automatically.
3. CThe next tissue pops up on its own.
4. DThe tissues fall out the bottom.

“The baby was so tiny that she fit in the palm of her father’s hand.” What does “tiny” mean?

1. AVery heavy
2. BVery sleepy
3. CVery small
4. DVery loud

In the sentence “The medicine may cause drowsiness, so do not drive after taking it,” what does “drowsiness” mean?

1. AItchy skin
2. BHunger
3. CDizziness
4. DSleepiness

Many people believe that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. However, several studies have compared people who crack their knuckles with people who do not and found no difference in arthritis rates. What is the author’s main purpose?

1. ATo explain how arthritis is treated
2. BTo describe how joints make a cracking sound
3. CTo persuade readers to crack their knuckles
4. DTo correct a common belief using evidence

“The hospital will introduce a new uniform colour system. Nurses will wear navy, physiotherapists green and healthcare assistants light blue. This will help patients know who is caring for them.” What is the purpose of the new system?

1. ATo make uniforms cheaper to buy
2. BTo make staff look more modern and smart
3. CTo reduce the number of nurses
4. DTo help patients identify staff roles

“The new policy allows staff to work from home two days a week. Employees who need to see patients must still work on site every day.” Which employee can work from home under the policy?

1. AAn office billing clerk
2. BA doctor running daily clinics
3. CA nurse who sees patients daily
4. DA physiotherapist treating patients

“When the excellent results came in, the team leader did not celebrate. Instead, she gathered everyone and asked, ‘What could we have done better?’” What does this suggest about the team leader?

1. AShe focuses on improvement even after success.
2. BShe wants to punish team members for mistakes.
3. CShe is disappointed with the team’s results.
4. DShe does not care about the team’s work.