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

Sharks have lived in the oceans for millions of years. Unlike most fish, their skeletons are made of cartilage, the same bendy material found in your nose and ears. What are shark skeletons made of?

1. AScales
2. BCartilage
3. CThin shell
4. DHard bone

Bees are important for farming. As they move from flower to flower collecting nectar, they carry pollen that helps plants make fruit and seeds. How do bees help plants?

1. AThey carry pollen between flowers.
2. BThey eat the insects that harm crops.
3. CThey water the plants with nectar.
4. DThey dig the soil around the roots.

A bus pass reads: “Valid for unlimited rides on 7 days in a row, counting the day of first use.” Amir used his pass for the first time on Monday. What is the last day he can use it?

1. ASunday
2. BMonday of the next week
3. CFriday
4. DSaturday

“The new staff canteen has more seats and longer opening hours. However, the prices have gone up, and some staff now bring lunch from home.” What is the most likely reason some staff bring lunch from home?

1. AThe canteen serves only breakfast.
2. BThe canteen has too few seats now.
3. CThe canteen has become more expensive.
4. DThe canteen closes earlier than before.

A recipe states: “For a softer cookie, bake for 8 minutes. For a crisper cookie, bake for 11 minutes.” What can you infer?

1. ASofter cookies need a hotter oven.
2. BCrisper cookies need more sugar.
3. CLonger baking makes the cookies crisper.
4. DThe cookies must always bake for 8 minutes.

“The library will close early on Friday for staff training. Books due on Friday may be returned on Saturday without a late fee.” What can a library user conclude?

1. AThe library will be open later than usual on Friday.
2. BA book due Friday can be returned Saturday at no charge.
3. CAll late fees will be cancelled this month.
4. DThe library will be closed all weekend for training.

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

The author writes: “Most people in my office prefer tea to coffee. Therefore, tea is the most popular drink in the country.” What is the main flaw?

1. ATea and coffee contain similar amounts of water.
2. BThe author does not drink tea or coffee.
3. CCoffee is more expensive than tea.
4. DOne office may not represent the country.