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

A label on a bottle of cough syrup reads: “Adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL every 4 hours. Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours. Children under 12: ask a doctor.” What is the largest number of doses an adult may take in 24 hours?

1. A12
2. B10
3. C4
4. D6

The seasons change because Earth is tilted. As Earth travels around the sun, first one half and then the other half leans towards the sun and gets more direct sunlight. Why do the seasons change?

1. AEarth is tilted as it moves around the sun.
2. BClouds cover Earth for half of each year.
3. CThe moon blocks the sun in winter.
4. DThe sun gets hotter and colder each year.

“Mr. Jones checked the oven, turned off the lights and locked the front door before going to bed.” What did Mr. Jones do last?

1. AHe checked the oven.
2. BHe went to bed.
3. CHe turned off the lights.
4. DHe locked the back door.

“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 help the dog lose weight.
3. CIt aims to teach the dog new tricks.
4. DIt aims to help the dog gain weight.

A footnote at the bottom of a page reads: “1. Data from the National Health Survey, 2022.” What is the purpose of the footnote?

1. ATo tell the reader to turn the page
2. BTo show the source of the information
3. CTo give the meaning of a difficult word
4. DTo list the chapters of the book

“When the coach announced that Sam would start in the final game, Sam’s face lit up.” What does “Sam’s face lit up” mean?

1. ASam felt too hot to play.
2. BSam stood under a bright light.
3. CSam looked very happy.
4. DSam’s face turned red with anger.

Passage A: “Hospital food should be cooked fresh on site to improve taste.” Passage B: “Cooking on site costs more and needs more kitchen staff.” Which question would best help decide between the two views?

1. ADo the benefits justify the extra cost?
2. BWhen was the hospital kitchen first built?
3. CWhat colour are the hospital’s food trays?
4. DHow many patients like to eat breakfast?

Some scientists argue that the dinosaurs died out because a huge asteroid struck Earth. Others point to massive volcanic eruptions that changed the climate. Many now think both events played a part. Which statement best describes the passage?

1. AIt presents competing explanations and a combined view.
2. BIt proves that only the asteroid caused the extinction.
3. CIt describes the daily life of the dinosaurs.
4. DIt argues that the dinosaurs never existed.