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

Nina had a sore throat and a runny nose. She stayed home from work, drank warm tea and rested on the sofa all day. What did Nina do because she was ill?

1. AShe visited a friend.
2. BShe stayed home and rested.
3. CShe went to work early.
4. DShe went for a long run.

A school notice reads: “The swimming pool will be closed next week for cleaning. PE lessons will take place in the sports hall instead.” Where will PE lessons take place next week?

1. AIn the classrooms
2. BOn the school field
3. CIn the swimming pool
4. DIn the sports hall

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. BSea salt crystals
3. CIce
4. DLiquid oil

“The vet told the Lees that their dog was overweight. She advised smaller meals, fewer treats and a longer walk each day.” What can you conclude about the vet’s advice?

1. AIt aims to cure the dog’s fear of walks.
2. BIt aims to teach the dog new tricks.
3. CIt aims to help the dog gain weight.
4. DIt aims to help the dog lose weight.

“Our hospital’s new cafeteria is the best in the region. It opened in May and serves meals from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.” Which part of the passage is an opinion?

1. AThe cafeteria is the best in the region.
2. BThe cafeteria starts serving meals at 7 a.m. daily.
3. CThe cafeteria opened in May.
4. DThe cafeteria closes at 7 p.m.

“Tomás has worked as a paramedic for ten years. He says the hardest part of the job is not the long hours but telling families bad news.” What does Tomás find hardest about his job?

1. AGiving bad news to families
2. BDriving the ambulance at night
3. CWorking long hours
4. DLearning new medical skills

“Every year, Grandpa planted one more apple tree. When people asked why, since he would not live to see them fruit, he smiled and said, ‘They are not for me.’” What does Grandpa’s answer suggest?

1. AHe planned to sell the young trees soon for money.
2. BHe did not like eating apples himself.
3. CHe planted the trees for future generations.
4. DHe did not know how trees grow.

The author writes: “The new reading programme was introduced in September. By June, reading scores had risen. The programme clearly works.” Which further information would best test the author’s claim?

1. AScores from similar schools without it
2. BThe colour of the programme’s textbooks
3. CThe cost of printing the reading books
4. DThe names of the teachers who taught it